On Easter, Pope Leo delivers commanding message of peace to a world at war
Let those who have weapons lay them down! the first American pope declared. The White Houses war in Iran and nativist agenda at home is testing the Vatican.
In Hungary election, Trump and Putin are backing Viktor Orban
Viktor Orban, who has built strong ties to the MAGA movement and the Kremlin, faces a tough electoral challenge from center-right candidate Peter Magyar on April 12.
Trump files emergency appeal to keep building White House ballroom
Time is of the essence! Justice Department lawyers wrote, saying a ruling to pause construction puts the president at risk.
Epstein victims demand meeting with King Charles in Washington
A state visit intended to mark 250 years of U.S. independence could become a test of the British monarchys willingness to confront one of its most difficult controversies.
Trump again orders changes to save college sports
The order would create new regulations around athlete compensation, transfers and other hot-button issues. It is expected to face legal challenges.
Trump weighs more Cabinet changes, but wants to avoid massive shake-up
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer are vulnerable, officials said. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard appears more secure.
Justice Alito felt ill at March event, was examined by doctor, court says
Alitos security detail recommended examination out of an abundance of caution before his three-hour drive home from Philadelphia, the Supreme Court said.
Todd Blanche takes on DOJs top job and the burden of Trumps expectations
After Trump ousted Pam Bondi, her deputy is set to lead the department and take on many of the same challenges.
Trump proposes $10B fund for D.C. construction, beautification projects
The planned Presidential Capital Stewardship Program would help renovate parks and infrastructure, as Trump works to remake a city he has derided as dirty.
Trump requests record-breaking budget of $1.5 trillion for Pentagon
The budget proposes a 44 percent increase in defense spending, and Trumps request comes as Congress grapples with the ballooning costs of the war in Iran.
Trump pushed the Iran war in prime time. Investors werent swayed.
The president is in a precarious political moment seven months before the midterm elections, facing some of his lowest approval ratings and presiding over an unpopular war.
Poll: Virginia voters narrowly support redistricting to favor Democrats
A slight majority of Virginia voters supports giving Democrats a temporary edge in congressional maps, but opponents are more motivated in new Post-Schar School poll.
How Trump came to re-endorse a Republican congressman he had just ditched
House leaders and lobbyists rallied around Rep. Jeff Hurd (Colorado) after Trump, angry about Hurds vote against tariffs, withdrew support for his reelection.
Hegseth forces out Armys top general, two other senior officers
Gen. Randy Georges ouster is the latest clash between the Pentagon chief and the services senior leadership, and comes during the war in Iran.
Justice Dept. says the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional
The DOJ concluded that a law requiring presidential records preservation is unconstitutional, setting the path to potentially upend decades-old legal precedent.
Alleged D.C. pipe bomber might adopt debunked conspiracy theory as defense
Brian Cole Jr. gave a detailed confession in December, but his defense attorneys suggested he could point at a Capitol Police officer who has been cleared in the case.
Democrats, voter rights groups file lawsuits on Trump order on mail ballots
The plaintiffs in both cases argue the presidents order violates the Constitution, which directly gives states and Congress the power to regulate federal elections and voter rolls.
Panel led by Trump allies approves White House ballroom amid legal battle
The vote by the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday marked the final procedural hurdle for President Donald Trumps plans.
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.
Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general
Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, has been a long-standing Trump loyalist.
Trump backs off campaign promises to protect Medicare, help with child care
As a candidate, Trump had pledged to prioritize child care affordability and preserve Medicare. A spokeswoman argued that the president was referring to fraud.
Court tosses sentence for former clerk in scheme tied to 2020 election
The Colorado appeals court ordered a new sentence for Tina Peters, a former county elections official convicted for her efforts to boost Trumps false claims.
Congress is in no rush to authorize Trumps ballroom after judges ruling
The president doesnt appear interested in seeking lawmakers approval for his $400 million project and theyre not inclined to give it.
Ballroom commission changed documents at White Houses request
Records show a staffer asked the commission to soften language about its own authority over the presidents project and it complied.
Trump says Iran conflict nearing completion as he seeks to calm economic worries
The presidents address comes as the White House tries to contain the consequences of a conflict that has sent gas prices soaring and soured Americans feelings about Trump.
Trump, in address to nation, says conflict with Iran nearing completion
President Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET in what is set to be his first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran began.
Trump endorses Republican plan to end DHS shutdown
After weeks of negotiations with Democrats, Republicans say theyll pass a party-line bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol, which would end the partial shutdown.
Trump attends Supreme Court hearing in unusual role: Silent observer
The presidents name did not come up as he watched the arguments over his birthright citizenship executive order from the public viewing gallery.
Marines scramble to reassure families after report of ICE at boot camp
A communications breakdown precipitated an announcement that immigration enforcement will occur at the services Parris Island graduation ceremonies in South Carolina, officials said.
Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trumps effort to end birthright citizenship
The justices appeared poised to turn aside government arguments that the president can deny citizenship to babies born to parents without permanent immigration status.
Supreme Court heard birthright citizenship case with Trump in attendance
The case could redefine who is considered American in ways not seen for more than 150 years.
King Charles III invited to address joint meeting of Congress
The planned April 28 address to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain will be the first such speech by a British monarch in 35 years.
Hegseth exonerates helicopter crews over Kid Rock flyby, nullifying Army probe
No punishment. No investigation, the Pentagon chief wrote on social media hours after military officials announced they had grounded the pilots involved.
Trump issues order attempting to change rules for mail-in voting
The order calls for limiting mail ballots and using federal data to compile lists of eligible voters moves experts say exceed his constitutional authority.
Supreme Court weighs racism claim over jury selection in death penalty case
The Supreme Court again considered alleged bias accusations against an infamous Mississippi prosecutor.
Judge halts construction on Trumps White House ballroom
The planned $400 million project has been a priority for the president.
Trumps home airport in Florida will now be named after him
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a law authorizing the name change, marking another example of Trumps name and likeness appearing on American buildings and institutions.
Supreme Court rules against ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors
The major ruling casts doubt on similar prohibitions in 30 states. It is the latest decision by the high court rolling back protections for LGBTQ+ people.
Trump unveils renderings of planned presidential library tower
The president and his son Eric shared images of a towering skyscraper that would be located in downtown Miami.
Trump says U.S. negotiating with Iranian leaders, despite Irans denials
Iran contradicted Trumps claims that direct talks with more a moderate regime in Tehran were making great progress.
White House reaffirms support for surgeon general pick after Trump remarks
After President Trump said Sunday that we have a lot of great candidates when asked about Casey Meanss nomination, the White House reiterated its support for her.
Rep. Eric Swalwell sends cease-and-desist letter to FBI director
The Democratic lawmakers move comes after report in The Post that Kash Patel was preparing to release investigative files related to the congressman.
Army investigates why helicopters flew near Kid Rocks home, No Kings rallies
An Army official said appropriate action will be taken if the probe reveals violations of safety standards or other regulations.
Supreme Court wont reconsider Tiger King murder-for-hire conviction
The Supreme Court declined to review the murder-for-hire conviction of Joseph Maldonado-Passage, the Tiger King, who gained notoriety from a 2020 documentary.
Trump shows off new ballroom designs as he defends $400 million project
The planned White House addition, a top priority of the president, is facing a key vote this week. A federal judge may also rule to halt the project.
Trump officials cite white supremacists in bid to end birthright citizenship
An argument heading to the Supreme Court is built in part on a post-Civil War campaign that scholars say was steeped in anti-Black and anti-Chinese racism.
