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Justice Department struggles to handle massive Epstein file release
The massive size of the Epstein files perhaps more than a million pages has created problems for the Justice Department.
What we know (and what we dont) about the Epstein files release
The tranche revealed wide-ranging references to President Donald Trump and detailed efforts to interview Prince Andrew in two investigations.
DNA TV Show: Will Sheikh Hasina return to Bangladesh?
US lawmakers have questioned the ban on the Awami League of Sheikh Hasina.
Europe condemns U.S. move to bar individuals over tech monitoring
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the State Department would bar several Europeans for their actions in monitoring the internet, which he characterized as censorship.
I am The Posts federal government whisperer. Its been brutal.
One reporters effort to show how Trump was transforming government brought her 1,168 new sources and nearly broke her.
Congress set records in 2025, some more dubious than others
Republican lawmakers reflect on a year without much productivity and greater ceding of powers to the White House.
Supreme Court hands Trump a major defeat on National Guard deployment
The Supreme Court holds that the presidents authority to deploy the National Guard for law enforcement purposes likely only applies in exceptional circumstances.
Republican former senator Ben Sasse says he has terminal cancer
The 53-year-old who was one of a handful of Republicans to speak out against Trump during his first term said in a lengthy social media post he has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and suggested he doesnt have long to live.
DNA TV Show: How Donald Trump raised Rs 18000 crore in donations in his 2nd term
The investigation revealed that some CEOs of Indian origin were also among those who donated to Trump.
A third of D.C. arrests still involve federal agents despite end of takeover
The Post has gathered more than 5,000 arrest reports filed in D.C. Superior Court since Trumps crackdown began with a 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police.
Second big batch of Epstein files includes many mentions of Trump
After a first batch of Epstein document had few mentions of President Trump, the Justice Department disclosed thousands more with many references to the president.
Trump critic George Conway files papers for U.S. House bid in New York
George Conway is joining a crowded Democratic race in New York to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler for his U.S. House seat.
Trump administration abruptly recalls over two dozen career ambassadors
A senior State Department official called it a bid to ensure adherence to the America First agenda while others called it a devastating blow to Americas diplomatic corps.
Democratic Rep. Crockett says Vance used racist tropes in comments about her
Two Black Democrats, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh, criticized comments the vice president made about them during his weekend speech at a Turning Point gathering.
Australia passes law to keep kids off social media - India can follow
Recognizing harms from predatory algorithms, Australia recently enforced a social media ban for Children under 16. The ban, which is supported by 77% of Australians, applies to the 10 largest platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Ted Cruz weighs another presidential run, setting up clash with Vance
He feuds with Tucker Carlson and privately criticizes the vice president, touting traditional GOP foreign policy and warning of the partys rising antisemitism.
JD Vance is walking a tightrope on raging Israel debate within MAGA
Pressure is mounting on Vice President JD Vance to condemn Nick Fuentes over antisemitic rhetoric. But so far, hes trying not to disavow anyone within the movement.
Republicans and Democrats pitch competing plans to tackle affordability
Affordability is topic No. 1 with midterms looming, but economists are skeptical that Congress can do much to lower prices across the board.
Two lawmakers seek to find Bondi in contempt over Epstein files
Top Justice Department official defends redactions and deletion of documents on agencys website, including one of a photo that includes Trump.
Trump faces narrowing options on Venezuela action
The Trump administration has backed itself into a corner on Venezuela, with President Nicols Maduros removal by force or war the only compelling options.
The year Trump broke the federal government
How DOGE and the White House carried out a once-unthinkable transformation of the nations sprawling bureaucracy.
Alsobrooks on her first Senate year: The mission was 'crystal clear.
Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks profile rose after her grilling of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his appointment hearing went viral.
Whats in Epstein files so far? Celebrities, Clinton, few Trump mentions
The Justice Department has not indicated when more files will be released, and its site no longer contains some files that had already been posted.
Republican women shrinking their ranks in Congress
Retirements, resignations and tough elections could cut into their growing numbers from recent elections.
Governments historic role as trusted information source is under threat
The U.S. government for decades has been the worlds leading provider of reliable data. Many researchers wonder if that is still the case.
Tucker Carlson inflames a raging battle for MAGAs future
The provocative podcaster has an audience online, among influencers and inside the White House. That worries some on the right.
Trump makes affordability pitch in struggling corner of N.C., his last rally of 2025
Trump used the rally to hammer the issue his advisers want him to emphasize as his poll numbers lag.
Lou Cannon, Post reporter and preeminent Reagan biographer, dies at 92
His books on Reagan have never been transcended, said presidential historian Douglas Brinkley.
U.S. strikes dozens of sites in Syria in retaliation for troops deaths
The expansive operation follows the killing last weekend of two U.S. soldiers and their interpreter at a military base in the city of Palmyra.
Elise Stefanik ends bid for N.Y. governor and wont run again for House
Stefaniks move came after Trump ally Bruce Blakeman decided to enter the Republican primary for New York governor.
To stop drug boats, GOP lawmakers want to license pirates of the Caribbean
A bill introduced Thursday looks to revive a presidential power from the age of sail, by which Trump could issue letters of marque to modern-day privateers.
Drug companies line up to make deals with Trump after initial hesitation
Nine more drug companies announced Most Favored Nation deals with the White House, agreeing to discount drugs sold to the government and through TrumpRx.gov.
Trumps predecessors would be unsettled by his naming obsession
The nations past chief executives, with rare exceptions, have refrained from slapping their names on things while in office.
DNA TV Show: Why is IPL featuring Bangladeshi players?
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spent a whopping Rs 9.20 crore to buy Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman in the IPL 2026 auction.
Trumps pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims
In addition to clearing prison sentences, the presidents clemency actions have erased millions in restitution payments.
More than half of Americans live in places where recreational marijuana is legal
There are 24 states in the U.S. that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana.
Kirks widow endorses Vance as MAGA infighting rages
Erika Kirk told a Turning Point USA conference that she would work to elect JD Vance president in 2028, at an event in which MAGA divisions were on full display.
Judge in Wisconsin convicted of helping immigrant avoid arrest by ICE
The jury found Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of a felony, obstructing an official proceeding, but acquitted her of a misdemeanor.
Voice of America employee admits he made death threats against Rep. Greene
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirros office said Jason would place the threatening calls from inside Voice of Americas offices in D.C.
