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.
Democrats see opening on abortion as Supreme Court returns it to spotlight
A legal dispute that could imperil access tothe abortion pill mifepristone adds urgency to an issue that had moved to the backburner in Democratic politics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump endorses Andy Barr in race to succeed Mitch McConnell
Trump also asked one of Barrs rivals to drop out of the Republican primary in Kentucky, where the winner of that race is likely to succeed McConnell.
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.
Poll: Trumps Iran war reaches Iraq- and Vietnam-era disapproval levels
A Post-ABC-Ipsos poll shows most Americans call the military action a mistake, even as Republicans remain strongly supportive. Many fear the conflict will lead to a recession.
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.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of race to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins
The seat is critical to Democrats hopes of retaking the Senate. Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and Democrat, is likely to win the primary.
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.
Supreme Court wrestles with Trump effort to end temporary protections for migrants
The conservative justices appeared sympathetic to the administrations contention that it can cancel humanitarian protections for Haitian and Syrian nationals.
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 is a target of political violence, but hes hardly its only cause
Social upheaval, deep polarization and social media are primary drivers of the phenomenon, which has touched Republicans and Democrats alike.
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.
