White House prepares to replace FDA leader Marty Makary amid agency turmoil
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has faced criticism over his leadership of the agency that oversees vaccine and drug approvals.
Virginias high court strikes down voter-passed House map favoring Democrats
The finding is a major setback for Democrats in their effort to counter GOP-led redistricting in other states. The measure approved April 21 gave Democrats an edge in four districts.
In Rome, Rubio is gifted documents detailing his Italian heritage
The secretary of state was in Italy to help smooth relations between the U.S. and the Vatican after President Trumps repeated criticism of Pope Leo XIV.
Anti-woke Vivek Ramaswamy confronts racism in his run for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy built a political brand casting racism as an obsession of Democrats. As a Republican running for Ohio governor, hes facing racism on the right.
As Marcomentum sweeps the internet, Rubio, White House swear off 2028 talk
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has won over some former critics while Vice President JD Vance struggles with Trumps shadow.
U.S. strikes Iran in response to attacks on warships, military says
The burst of violence cast fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities.
Tennessee lawmakers approve new House map to eliminate Democratic-held seat
Republicans in the state could hold a 9-0 advantage in the U.S. House with their new map, after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act last week.
Trump pledged to free Jimmy Lai. Now U.S. lawmakers want action at China summit.
The president previously committed to helping the 78-year-old Lai, a symbol of Hong Kongs pro-democracy movement who has been imprisoned since 2020.
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl and will take maternity leave
Viviana was born May 1, making Leavitt the first White House press secretary to give birth while in the job. She has not yet set a date to return to work.
U.S. intelligence says Iran can outlast Trumps Hormuz blockade for months
A confidential intelligence community assessment delivered to the White House also finds that Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.
Rubio visits Rome aiming to repair White House ties with Pope Leo
Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Donald Trumps attacks on Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.
Democrats see Senate control within reach but some big hurdles remain
The political terrain remains forbidding, but the presidents crumbling approval ratings and the Iran wars weight on the economy offer the party an opening.
Undeterred by polls and courts, Trump honors ballroom donors at White House
Amid the war with Iran, surging gas prices and backlash to his immigration policies, the president continues to dedicate extensive time to his signature project.
Federal workers had their annual award show. Many were too afraid to show up.
A year after the U.S. DOGE Service dramatically slashed the civil service, government workers are still spooked about getting on the Trump administrations bad side.
Court releases purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein
The note, which was discovered by Epsteins former cellmate, had been under seal for years. No court or investigative agency has vouched for its authenticity.
Lutnick testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein
The commerce secretary participated in a voluntary interview with the House Oversight Committee to explain his ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender.
Sen. Susan Collins discloses essential tremor diagnosis to explain shaking
The Maine senator who is up for reelection this year described her condition as extremely common with absolutely no impact on my ability to do my job.
Justice Department launches civil rights probe into prosecutor in Virginia
Fairfax County Commonwealths Attorney Steve Descano (D) has been under attack from Republicans over his handling of cases involving immigrant defendants.
Trump hosts UFC fighters in Oval Office, touts Iran progress
The unusual White House scene highlighted President Donald Trumps diverse set of priorities as he juggles a war with event planning.
FBI raids business of Democratic Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas
The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear.
Poll finds broad rejection of religion-related messages from Trump, Hegseth
Americans rate Pope Leo positively but are deeply critical of the presidents social media post that appeared to depict himself as Jesus, the Post-ABC-Ipsos poll found.
After defying Trump, a Republican lawmaker hangs on by a thread
Republicans in Indianas Senate tested voters tolerance for defying the president. Most lost in primaries amid a wave of threats, campaign cash and popular backlash.
Ramaswamy advances in Ohio as Trump flexes power in Indiana
Primaries in Indiana and Ohio reinforced President Donald Trumps power in the GOP and set the stakes for several top-tier midterm races.
Activist who gave out fliers with Stephen Millers address wont face charges
A prosecutor cited insufficient evidence of an intent to harass the White House aide by distributing leaflets in his Northern Virginia neighborhood.
In a first, FDA authorizes fruit-flavored vapes for adults
The move marks a shift after the FDA for years worked aggressively to regulate flavored vapes. The move came after President Donald Trump reportedly pressed the FDA commissioner to authorize the products.
JD Vance makes his Iowa debut as he campaigns for GOP congressman
The state will play a key role if the vice president decides to run for president in 2028, and other potential GOP candidates have visited in recent months.
White House correspondents dinner suspect indicted on 4 felony charges
A grand jury charged Cole Tomas Allen with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, assaulting a Secret Service officer with a shotgun and other offenses.
Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again ahead of Rubio trip to Rome
The criticism of the pontiffs stance on Iran highlighted what Vatican officials have described as an unprecedented low in relations with the United States.
Publishers sue Meta, claiming it violated copyrights in training AI with their books
The plaintiffs allege that Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg personally authorized and actively encouraged copyright infringement.
GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards faces ethics probe over conduct toward female aides
A spokesman for the North Carolina congressman said he welcomes a chance to refute the allegations.
GOP offers $1B for White House security, sparking dispute over ballroom
Senate Republicans maintain their budget reconciliation proposal would authorize security construction, but not Trumps ballroom. The White House disagrees.
Supreme Court clears path for Louisiana to redraw map in redistricting fight
The justices action follows last weeks opinion weakening a central element of the Voting Rights Act.
Second judge maintains DOJ cant search data seized from Post reporter
The Justice Department had seized a phone and computers belonging to The Washington Posts Hannah Natanson as part of a leak investigation.
Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House
The altercation near the Washington Monument occurred shortly after Vice President J.D. Vance passed by in a motorcade, a U.S. Secret Service official said.
Pirro will not appeal judges quashing of Fed subpoenas
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirros office has dropped plans to appeal a ruling by a federal judge that quashed two subpoenas to the Federal Reserve and its chairman.
White House lawyers prep staff for dealing with a Democratic Congress
The private briefings on best practices for handling congressional oversight come as polls indicate Democrats have a strong edge ahead of the November midterms.
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill by mail for now
The order reinstates mail access to the drug for one week while the justices consider emergency applications by drugmakers.
Rudy Giuliani in critical condition, recovering from pneumonia, spokesman says
The former New York mayor, 81, initially was placed on a ventilator but now is breathing on his own, his spokesman said.
Trump says U.S. will guide ships through Strait of Hormuz
Trump called the operation a humanitarian gesture, but his statement left unclear what measures the U.S. would take and whether any forces would be at risk.
Pirro says ballistic evidence shows correspondents dinner suspect shot officer
A buckshot pellet from the suspects shotgun was intertwined with the fiber of the vest worn by a Secret Service officer, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirrosaid.
Trump hosts PGA Tour at Doral and hes the big winner
For a decade, golfs biggest league shunned the president. In his second term, theyve welcomed him back.
He spent 60 years building Black political power. He sees a wipeout coming.
Press Robinson, who years ago mounted a legal fight to become the first Black person elected to a Louisiana school board, was on the losing side of the Supreme Court case weakening the Voting Rights Act.
Trump disapproval reaches new high, Post-ABC-Ipsos poll finds
Democrats now hold a five-point advantage in support for Congress, up from two points in February.
