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.
How Republicans came to embrace psychedelic drugs
After decades of backing a war on drugs, the GOP has warmed to psychedelics for mental health treatment as high-profile backers and veterans tout the drugs.
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.
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.
Drugmaker asks Supreme Court to restore abortion pill access by mail
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that the commonly used abortion drug mifepristone can only be picked up in-person.
Hegseth tightens control at Pentagon, defiant and more confident than ever
Trumps combative defense secretary has grown more self-assured of his job security despite his early missteps in the role, people familiar with the matter said.
Asal Sayas died of colon cancer at 42. She advocated for patients until the end.
The daughter of Iranian immigrants, she worked in the White House and Senate, lobbied for AIDS research and became a tireless champion for people with cancer.
Trump is running out of options to contain gas price backlash
The rising cost of oil is becoming a major political concern for the White House, as the stalemate between President Donald Trump and Iran drags on.
How the Voting Rights Act reshaped Black representation in Congress
It took the Voting Rights Act in 1965, and its revisions decades later, to restore Black congressional representation in the South after Reconstruction.
Spirit Airlines shuts down after White House rescue deal falls through
The airline said early Saturday it had no choice but to wind down operations immediately, dashing hopes of a last-minute financial lifeline.
Two more Southern states move toward adding Republican House seats
GOP-led states are rushing to take advantage of the Supreme Courts decision to curtail the Voting Rights Act with new maps that could end the careers of several Black Democratic House members.
Trump returns to public events, delivering profane speech
In his first public speech since the White House correspondents dinner, the president mocked transgender weightlifters and the medical crap an adviser was telling him.
Trump to downsize U.S. military presence in Germany
The decision coincides with a feud between the president and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has criticized the U.S. war in Iran.
Pirro says video shows moment gunman fired outside correspondents dinner
Defense attorneys for the alleged gunman have questioned the evidence in the case, and the U.S. attorneys X posts go beyond what prosecutors have said in court filings.
Trump says Iran conflict is terminated as he hits congressional deadline
Trumps statement came as the United States continues to enforce a naval blockade of Iran and as he declined to rule out additional strikes on the country.
Ex-Fla. congressman and Rubio ally convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
Prosecutors had alleged that David Rivera had received a secret $50 million contract to influence the first Trump administration.
Medicare portal database exposed health providers Social Security numbers
It is the latest technical problem related to the Trump administrations push to create a national directory of health providers.
A deadline for the Iran war is here. What does the War Powers Act say?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted an ongoing ceasefire pauses the clock on the 60-day deadline to end hostilities in Iran or seek congressional approval.
Trump said he would end her political career, but Democrats did her in
Liberals say they want a fighter. But Janet Mills, a popular governor who clashed with the president, failed to catch fire in Maines Senate race.
A key Senate rule is slowly losing its grip, and both parties know it
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has resisted President Donald Trumps pleas to kill the filibuster, but Republicans circumvented it to try to fund immigration enforcement agencies.
Senators ban themselves from participating in prediction markets
The platforms, which have gained scrutiny recently, allow people to place bets on future events such as election results. The ban also applies to Senate staffers.
Hegseth argues Iran ceasefire pauses deadline for Congresss approval
The War Powers Act requires that the Trump administration seek lawmakers consent to continue hostilities beyond 60 days, a time limit that expires Friday.
Trump drops embattled surgeon general pick Casey Means, announces new nominee
Nicole Saphier, Trumps third pick for the role, is a radiologist and longtime Fox News contributor. Meanss nomination stalled as some Republicans questioned her credentials and stance on vaccinations.
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.
The Comey indictment could be upended by this 2015 Supreme Court precedent
The high court a decade ago explicitly overturned the legal standard that prosecutors are now citing to charge Comey with threatening President Trump.
Speaker Johnson calls for redistricting Southern states before November
After the Supreme Court limited the Voting Rights Act, Johnson said states should consider redrawing House maps before the midterms. New boundaries would help the GOP.
Trump, Iran are locked in high-stakes standoff as oil prices hit 4-year high
As the U.S. blockade and Iranian mines and drones halt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. gas prices also reached a level not seen since just after Russias Ukraine invasion.
Public rejects Trumps ballroom by wide margin
The presidents planned 250-foot arch and a Treasury department plan to put Trumps signature on paper money are also unpopular ideas.
Supreme Court decision could deliver GOP a host of House seats in 2028
While its too late for many states to redraw congressional maps for the 2026 midterms, the courts ruling to limit the Voting Rights Act could result in fewer Black members. Weve been dealt a bad hand, says Georgia lawmaker.
Louisiana governor prepares to suspend House primaries after court ruling
Gov. Jeff Landry (R) told Republican House candidates he plans to suspend the May 16 primary elections so lawmakers can redraw the congressional map.
Hegseth clashes with Democrats over Iran war, dismissal of top military leaders
The defense secretary sought to rebut lawmakers criticism of the Trump administrations handling of the conflict, which has cost about $25 billion so far.
U.S. aircraft carrier to leave Mideast, reducing military might amid Iran war
The USS Gerald R. Ford, at sea for 10 months, is in need of repair. Its exit, though, reduces the firepower on hand as Trump presses Tehran to make peace.
Johnson quells House GOP revolt to advance controversial surveillance bill
For more than two hours on the chambers floor, the speaker and fellow Republican leaders cajoled holdouts on that bill and others on DHS funding and farm policy.
Jury convicts Afghan man of terrorism, doesnt link him to deaths at Kabul airport
Jurors convict the man on a charge of conspiring to provide material support to an ISIS group, but its a rare setback in a high-profile terrorism case.
Trumps $1 million gold card visa has not been as popular as advertised
Just 165 people have paid the application fee so far, the government said in a new legal filing.
Comey appears in court on charges of threatening Trump
The former FBI director has denied that a photo he posted of seashells spelling 86 47 was intended to threaten the president, and he has vowed to fight the case.
Supreme Court limits key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act
The decision could touch off a scramble by Republicans to redraw majority-minority congressional districts, especially in the South, that could cost many Black Democrats their seats.
Pam Bondi agrees to testify before Congress on Epstein files, committee says
The former attorney general had been subpoenaed to appear at a closed-door session. When she was fired by Trump, her appearance was thrown into limbo.
Florida lawmakers approve redistricting plan intended to give GOP four more seats
Republican state legislators drew new districts that are expected to be challenged in court.
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.
Supreme Court says antiabortion center can fight subpoena for donors names
Advocacy groups across the political spectrum aligned with the faith-based center in its battle with New Jerseys attorney general over disclosing its donors.
Prosecutions of Trumps foes add to GOPs headaches in midterms
Charges against former FBI director James B. Comey and others take focus away from the economy and the issues voters care most about, many Republicans say.
Trump to host Artemis astronauts, as he eyes more trips to the moon and Mars
The president is celebrating investments he made in his first term that needed years to pay off, as he continues to seek American dominance in space.
Trump welcomes King Charles III and Queen Camilla for state dinner
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed Britains King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House for a state dinner in the East Room.
James Comey indicted for alleged threat against Trump
The former FBI director shared a photo showing seashells arranged to write out 86 47, which some saw as a call for violence against President Donald Trump.
Former Fauci aide charged in alleged effort to thwart pandemic inquiries
David M. Morens, who was charged in an indictment unsealed this week, has previously acknowledged efforts to shield his communications from federal public records laws.
Image of Trump to be featured inside new passports to mark Americas 250th
The presidents likeness along with Declaration of Independence text and the American flag will be on an inside page of at least some new passports.
Trump greets King Charles at White House, hails U.S.-U.K. friendship
The royal visit takes place at a tense moment in relations between Washington and London.
GAO agrees to review Justice Departments handling of Epstein files
The review by the Government Accountability Office, an independent agency that is part of the legislative branch, will look into how the department released the files.
A Supreme Court justices personal ties to Haiti highlight stakes in asylum case
The court is considering President Donald Trumps effort to end temporary protected status for Haitians. Justice Amy Coney Barrett has two adopted children from Haiti.
Absent GOP congressman says hes dealing with medical issue in vague statement
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey said he will make a complete recovery but did not specify why he is missing or when hell return to work.
Correspondents dinner suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
Cole Tomas Allen faces a potential life sentence, and prosecutors said he could face more charges.
House may scrap DHS funding bill, likely extending agencys shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson argued the Senates bill includes problematic language that would orphan the agencys immigration operations.
