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.
House members still want Bondi to testify about Epstein files despite ouster
Several Democrats and at least one Republican on the House Oversight Committee say Pam Bondi must appear for sworn testimony regardless of her employment status.
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.
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.
Black Caucus scholarships discriminate based on race, lawsuit alleges
The lawsuit, filed by an anti-affirmative action group, is part of a broader movement to dismantle programs meant to remedy the effects of past discrimination.
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.
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.
Trump prepares to address nation on Iran after vowing to end conflict in weeks
The White House promised an important update on Iran, in what is set to be the presidents first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault began.
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.
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.
This 5-month-old was born on U.S. soil. She may never be a citizen.
The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine whether a Florida child, and thousands like her, have a country to call home.
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.
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.
ICE agents may remain at airports even after TSA agents get paid
As the partial shutdown drags on, border czar Tom Homan says the decision will depend in part on whether TSA agents come back to work.
He took Pelosis lectern on Jan. 6. Now hes running for office.
Adam Johnson has rarely voted and embraces his role as clown prince of Jan. 6. Floridians will decide whether a man who tried to upend democracy can help lead one.
Kash Patels push against Democratic lawmaker raises concerns within FBI
FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing to post documents related to a Democratic lawmaker who has not been accused of wrongdoing, raising alarms within the Bureau.
MAGAs eruption has so far kept Trump from endorsing in key Senate race
President Donald Trump seemed set to endorse Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff. But strong opposition from MAGA activists forestalled that.
Trump ratchets up attacks on NATO, says U.S. no longer needs alliance
President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. might move away from its commitment to defend NATO allies, criticizing them for not supporting the war in Iran.
At least 10 U.S. troops wounded in Iranian attack on Saudi air base
The strike on Prince Sultan Air Base also damaged at least two Air Force refueling aircraft and underscored that despite weeks of strikes, Iran still poses a threat.
