European leaders say they wont be blackmailed by Trumps tariff threats
E.U. ambassadors will hold an emergency meeting on Greenland after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries that sent troops there.
Trump wants to get rid of the Fed chair. Why a DOJ inquiry has backfired.
The probe of Jerome Powell immediately revealed the extent of support from GOP lawmakers and the finance community for an independent central bank.
Voters oppose ICE amid shootings in Minneapolis
As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration in Minneapolis, hes finding the public is not with him.
The retired peace professor who brought her protest to Stephen Millers home
Barbara Wien, a retired peace studies professor, believes she was confronting a threat to her community with her protest of Stephen Miller. Some say shes the danger.
Trump urges lawmaker to challenge GOP senator who voted to convict him
The president endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow of Louisiana, who hasnt announced a Senate run. Sen. Bill Cassidy voted convict in the impeachment trial over the Jan. 6 riot.
Trump will order TV networks to protect Army-Navy football game
The president promised an executive order granting an exclusive broadcast window for the game, which faces scheduling pressure if the College Football Playoff expands.
Trump announces tariffs on European countries opposing Greenland takeover
The move escalates tensions between the U.S. and longtime allies that have been sending Trump a message that the territory of Denmark is not for sale.
In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of U.S. military power
The president and his national security advisers contemplated striking Iran but backed away as costs loomed and Mideast allies lobbied for restraint.
March led by pardoned Jan. 6 rioter in Minneapolis ends in scuffle
The provocateur known for incendiary rhetoric and his dozen or so supporters were outnumbered by a large crowd of counterprotesters.
Trump names Kushner, Rubio, Blair to Gaza board; Israel objects to lineup
Israeli officials oppose the inclusion of diplomats from Turkey and Qatar, nations Israel says will work to ensure Hamass survival.
Colorados wolves in the political crosshairs as Trump targets the state
A program to reintroduce the predators is essentially blocked, with Colorado leaders saying the state is being punished for jailing election denier Tina Peters.
Trump Justice Department enters new territory with probe of Walz, Frey
The agency is targeting critics during a moment of crisis in which protesters are clashing with federal agents on icy city streets.
U.S. lawmakers visit Denmark in bid to sooth tensions over Greenland threats
Leaders of the bipartisan delegation said most Americans dont want to acquire Greenland, and that Russia and China dont pose imminent security risks to the territory.
Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters
The judges order comes in response to a lawsuit from Minneapolis-area residents alleging that their rights were violated while they were observing or protesting immigration raids.
Trump officials extend National Guards D.C. mission through 2026
The domestic military mission, which is the subject of an ongoing court challenge, was due to expire at the end of February.
Sinema sued for allegedly having affair with bodyguard, breaking up marriage
The unusual alienation of affection lawsuit alleges Sinema broke up a marriage by willfully and intentionally seducing her bodyguard despite knowing he was married.
Trump installs loyalists on panel set to review White House ballroom
The Commission of Fine Arts will discuss the controversial project at a meeting next week. White House officials hope to win approval in two months.
Trump pardons former Puerto Rico governor in campaign finance case
The pardon is the latest instance of Trump using his clemency powers to reward allies and those who have financially supported his political operation.
Trump threatens tariffs on nations that dont go along with Greenland plans
The presidents comments come as a group of bipartisan lawmakers are on an official visit to Denmark with the aim to show U.S. support for the NATO ally despite the administrations push to annex the territory.
Mapping where the redistricting fight stands and where its headed
As Trump pushes for a more Republican-friendly House map, more than half a dozen states are potential targets for mid-decade tweaks to congressional boundaries.
Democrats see narrow path to retaking the Senate. Watch these states.
Republicans are still clear favorites to retain control of the chamber in the midterms. But Democrats say they are more hopeful about the odds of a big upset.
Machado gave her Peace Prize to Trump. Can a Nobel be gifted?
President Trump said it was wonderful gesture of mutual respect. The Nobel Committee said the medal can change hands, but the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot.
Mixed signals and suspicions fueled clash between Fed and prosecutors
The criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell followed months of criticism from Trump and then a breezy email from the U.S. attorneys office asking to hop on a call.
Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm message
The president is promoting a $50 billion fund, designed to help communities where hospitals are struggling, amid criticism of his deep Medicaid cuts.
Judge blocks Trump administration from getting Californias voter rolls
The Justice Department doesnt have authority to use civil rights and voting laws to obtain voter lists, a judge rules, in a decision that could influence cases in other states.
Machados Nobel gamble: A peace offering to win over a wary Trump
The Venezuelan opposition leader said she would hand her 2025 award to the president, an extraordinary move to regain his favor as he warms to the remnants of the Maduro regime.
Trump launches Great Healthcare Plan, touting grab bag of initiatives
The proposal, coming ahead of the midterm elections, falls far short of President Donald Trumps promises to deliver a replacement for the Affordable Care Act.
House Republican absences make it harder to deliver Trumps agenda
GOP leaders acknowledge that their razor-thin majority is more challenging to navigate because of lawmakers who are missing votes in Washington.
Why isnt there more coverage of Trumps profanity? Answers to your questions.
Our chief political correspondent took your questions in her live chat.
House Democrats arent eager to impeach Trump. But that could change.
For now, few are pressing the case for a third Trump impeachment. The calculus could shift if the party regains the majority after the midterm elections.
Democrats launch campaign for Virginia voters to join redistricting fight
A new group will raise money to mobilize voters for a proposed redistricting amendment as Democrats try to counter GOP-led efforts ahead of the midterms.
Journalists confront new reality in reporting after FBI raid
Many saw the FBI search of a Washington Post reporters home as a jarring new step aimed at limiting their ability to gather information.
Democratic lawmakers say theyre under investigation for military orders video
Its legal intimidation and physical intimidation meant to get you to shut up, said Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who organized the video on disobeying illegal orders.
Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock
The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How Trumps economy is really doing right now
Costs are still up, and Americans say theyre struggling.
FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporters home
The search came as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials.
Supreme Court allows Illinois congressman to challenge mail-in balloting
The high courts 7-2 ruling dealt with the narrow question of whether Republican congressman Michael Bost and others had standing to sue.
U.S. withdraws some forces from Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes
The Pentagon has begun removing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Irans nuclear facilities.
Thom Tillis wants you to know something: Im sick of stupid
The North Carolina Republican has been at the forefront this month of staking out anti-MAGA ground and criticizing Trumps aides.
These prosecutors spent years on cases. Then Trump granted pardons.
The presidents clemency acts have eroded faith among Justice Department employees that their work will result in accountability, some prosecutors say.
Previously secret memo gave legal basis for U.S. mission to nab Maduro
The administration releases a redacted version of a previously secret memo that gave the legal basis for the U.S. mission to arrest Venezuelas Nicols Maduro.
Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler
A cellphone video captured Trump twice mouthing f--- you and raising his middle finger toward a line worker shouting at him inside the Ford factory.
Eric Adams crypto coin crashes soon after launch, sparking scam accusations
In one of his first ventures since leaving office, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams hawked the NYC Token, a meme coin that he claimed would be used to fight anti-Americanism and antisemitism.
Halligan defends her use of U.S. attorney title in combative court filing
Lindsey Halligan was a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump before being appointed as interim U.S. attorney in Virginias Eastern District.
Top prosecutors in D.C., Minneapolis leave amid turmoil over shooting probe
Prosecutors resigned from the U.S. attorneys office in Minnesota amid turmoil over an investigation into a shooting by an immigration officer.
Trump blasts Feds Powell in speech on economy
That jerk will be gone soon, the president pledged, even as Republicans have criticized a criminal investigation into the central bank.
Trump officials eye park near National Mall for Garden of Heroes
The potential site of the National Garden of American Heroes is a prominent area near the memorial to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, two people said.
Democrats seek answers on donor access tied to Trumps White House ballroom
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and colleagues are pressing the Trust for the National Mall, which is managing donations, to divulge details of the project.
Clinton fails to show for Epstein deposition, threatened with contempt of Congress
In a letter, the former president said a subpoena issued by the House Oversight Committee was invalid and legally unenforceable.
What are 'nudification apps'? How AI nudity tools work and why they are dangerous to society?
Nudification apps use AI to create fake nude images, often without consent. Here's how they work, why they're dangerous, and how they can be stopped.
A West Virginia teenage trans athletes case goes to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is to hear arguments about a teenage trans athlete competing despite a state law that bans transgender women and girls from womens sports teams.
U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft
Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.
Trump officials fire high-ranking prosecutor in Virginia amid turmoil
A veteran prosecutor recruited to help run a key U.S. attorneys office in Virginia has been abruptly dismissed after disagreements with the Trump administration.
The Supreme Courts major cases during the 2025-2026 term
The Supreme Court will take up Trump-related cases in its new term, as well as cases dealing with gay and transgender issues and campaigns.
Justice experts on police shootings left out of Minneapolis probe
The Justice Department division that regularly handles probes of police shootings has not been brought into the case of the ICE officer who shot a woman in Minneapolis.
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over censure, potential demotion
The lawsuit is the latest twist in an unusual feud stemming from a video in which several Democrats reminded U.S. troops they can refuse illegal orders.
The extraordinary criminal inquiry of a Fed chair, explained
Legal experts warn it threatens the rule of law, and economists warn it threatens the stability of the U.S. economy.
Louisiana residents, Big Oil spar over coastal damage at Supreme Court
Oil giant Chevron and a small Louisiana parish squared off at the Supreme Court in a case with big implications for how localities handle environmental damage.
The growing list of probes into officials Trump has criticized
The Justice Department opened an investigation into Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, who said the case is a way to pressure the Fed to lower interest rates.
Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles
Follow President Trumps progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
Former Democratic congresswoman Mary Peltola announces Senate run in Alaska
The Republican-leaning state is key to Democrats long-shot strategy of retaking control of the chamber in November.
Trump is trying to change how the midterm elections are conducted
Many of these endeavors go far beyond typical political persuasion, challenging long-established democratic norms.
