Trump vents at NATO but avoids rupture after meeting with alliances leader
The president, long a NATO skeptic, has been especially angry at alliance members in recent weeks for declining to take part in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Kristi Noems luxury DHS jet to be used by other administration officials
The former homeland security secretary said the $70 million plane, which included a bedroom, was intended to carry out the presidents mass deportation agenda.
As Hegseth proclaims victory in Iran war, Caine takes cautious tone
The defense secretary described the state of hostilities mostly in past tense. The Joint Chiefs chairman noted that the ceasefire is a pause in combat operations.
Bondi wont testify before House about Epstein files, DOJ says
Some House members say they still intend to pursue their subpoena of former attorney general Pam Bondi, despite her firing last week.
Washingtons most powerful drug industry lobbyist is stepping down
Steve Ubl built PhRMA into a more aggressive operation, one that has tangled with President Donald Trump as he seeks to curb drug prices.
Trump administration expected to slash Iran war funding request
The eventual ask of Congress is likely to fall between $80 billion and $100 billion, officials said, less than half the amount of an earlier proposal to offset costs of the conflict.
Republican wins runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
Clay Fuller, a district attorney backed by President Donald Trump, defeated Shawn Harris in the deeply red district vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Acting AG says Trump has duty to identify people who should be investigated
Todd Blanche, who is leading the Justice Department after Pam Bondis ouster, defended investigations of the presidents political foes.
After clashes with Hegseth, Army secretary says he isnt going anywhere
Dan Driscoll, praised by the White House, said in a statement to The Washington Post that I have no plans to depart or resign as the Secretary of the Army.
Bill Gates to speak to House panel about ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The tech moguls testimony will be part of the Republican-led House Oversight Committees inquiry into the Justice Departments investigation of the deceased financier.
Vance stumps for Hungarys Orban as Trump-aligned movement faces critical test
The vice president traveled to Budapest as Trumps deadline for an Iran deal loomed Tuesday, backing the administrations closest ideological ally in Europe.
Hegseths boastful claims about Iran war contradict reality, officials say
The defense secretarys rosy portrayal of U.S. success in the conflict risks misinforming the public and the president, observers worry.
Vance says he prays U.S. is on Gods side in Iran war
When asked whether he shared Trumps view that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran carried divine backing, the vice president declined to go as far.
This GOP candidate seized a half-million ballots and says he may do it again
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is running for California governor as a Republican, tried to review ballots despite election officials reaffirming the results.
Democrats are turning Republicans arguments against them in midterm races
Republicans won in 2024 by promising to cut the cost of living, but high gas prices are frustrating voters and providing a potent line of attack ahead of this years elections.
Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing
The president offered a new rationale for the costly, unpopular conflict: God wants to see people taken care of, he said.
Supreme Court sides with Steve Bannon in bid to dismiss Jan. 6 conviction
The influential right-wing podcaster spent four months in prison for defying a subpoena from the House panel investigating the 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump administrations secrecy on health deals alarms experts, governments
A dearth of information has been disclosed about the agreements, fueling speculation that the America First approach to foreign aid is exploitative.
Virginians deeply divided on Spanberger months after her landslide win
A Washington Post-Schar School poll finds that Virginia voters are highly polarized over Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), who ran as a unifying centrist.
Trump threatens Iran with Hell over Strait of Hormuz in profane post
Trump escalated threats against Irans power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in an expletive-laden post on Truth Social on Easter morning.
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.
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.
Two U.S. warplanes shot down; search ongoing in Iran for 1 missing crew member
An F-15 fighter jet and an A-10 attack plane were lost to hostile fire. Two Black Hawk helicopters also were hit, injuring the crews, before safely returning to their base, officials said.
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.
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.
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.
Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran: Report
The Pentagon is preparing for possible weeks-long ground operations in Iran as thousands of US troops deploy to the Middle East, according to officials cited by The Washington Post. The plans may involve limited raids by Special Operations and infantry units rather than a full invasion, targeting sites such as Kharg Island and coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz.
