White House rationale for war keeps shifting
The president and top aides have offered varying justifications for attacking Iran from regime change to preemption to eliminating its nuclear program and ballistic missiles.
What Tuesdays big midterm contests will reveal about Trump and Democrats
New congressional maps will debut in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.
How Trump assassination attempts played into his decision to attack Iran
President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time a personal rationale for attacking Iran: I got him before he got me.
Supreme Court sides with Christian parents in battle over school trans policies
At issue is a California law prohibiting school policies that require employees to report students sexual orientation and gender identity to parents.
Trump to attend White House Correspondents Dinner after years of boycotts
The president, who has skipped the event throughout his presidency, said he accepted the invitation after being asked very nicely.
Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republicans district in New York
A state trial court ordered the state to redraw the district to include a greater number of Black and Latino voters.
Supreme Court weighs whether smoking weed can eliminate your right to a gun
The issue before the court is whether the law meets a strict Second Amendment standard that any gun restriction must be consistent with the Nations historical tradition.
U.S. wont rule out sending ground troops into Iran
The Pentagon is bracing for more casualties as it wages a massive campaign to eliminate Tehrans arsenal but acknowledged that U.S. forces cannot intercept all incoming fire.
House panel releases videos of Clinton depositions in Epstein investigation
Former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton appeared last week before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.
Justice Dept. plans to abandon defense of orders targeting law firms
President Donald Trumps executive orders imposing sanctions on several law firms had been struck down by judges. His administration now plans to abandon its appeals.
Oil prices soar amid worries of sustained war in Iran
The war in the Mideast has effectively halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to push up gas prices and raise the cost of other goods.
We texted 1,000 Americans about U.S. strikes in Iran. Heres what they said.
Fifty-two percent of Americans oppose the strikes, and two-thirds say the Trump administration hasnt clearly explained the goals of the military action.
Graham Platner picks up second U.S. senator endorsement in crucial Maine race
Platner faced early controversy over social media posts and a tattoo. His Democratic opponent, Gov. Janet Mills, has the support of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York).
Iran strikes spark accusations of bad-faith diplomatic negotiations
U.S. officials said they were negotiating with Iran in good faith, even if hours later they joined Israeli military strikes that targeted the Iranian government.
Why John Cornyn, a Senate GOP stalwart, could lose his Texas primary
The four-term senator is determined to prevail Tuesday against two challengers who view him as a relic of the George W. Bush era. The race could go to a runoff in May.
Trump leaves room to claim victory or avoid blame in recorded Iran strike messages
Trump has taken an approach to selling U.S. citizens on military action in Iran that contrasts with his predecessors, seeking to avoid completely owning it.
U.S. troops killed amid Iranian counterattack, fueling air defense fears
U.S. forces say they have hit 1,000 targets over the past two days in a race to take out Irans ability to threaten American personnel and allies across the Middle East.
Attack on Iran may have motivated man who killed 2 in Austin, officials say
A man who fatally shot two people and wounded 14 others at a bar in Austin, Texas early Sunday morning may have been motivated by the U.S. attack on Iran.
Trump subpoena, administration probes taking shape, House Democrats say
If they take control of the chamber after the midterms, Democrats are planning to summon Trump to testify and launch an array of probes of the administration.
A Texas Senate race is testing Democrats stomach for race and gender fights
Latino voters will probably decide the primary contest between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico -- two rising stars who are stylistic opposites.
In Black History Month, Trump casts racial progress as largely settled
The centennial of what became Black History Month offered a microcosm of President Donald Trumps views on race and progress.
Trumps attack on Iran risks alienating war-weary supporters
Approaching midterm elections and a growing battle over the partys post-Trump identity heighten the political stakes of military action.
Democrats demand immediate vote to restrain Trump on Iran
Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers war powers.
Trump: Freedom for Iran is goal of major military operation
The president spoke to The Washington Post early Saturday after announcing that the U.S. had begun striking Iran to bring about regime change.
In tragedy-torn Uvalde, its a scandal-ridden incumbent or the AK Guy
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) is accused of having an affair with an aide who later killed herself. His primary challenger, Brandon Herrera, is running on a pro-gun platform.
DHS shutdown could go on for a while because voters arent paying attention
Lawmakers say their constituents are focused on other issues, like mail service and inflation.
In Texas, Trump revels in playing kingmaker but has yet to crown a candidate
All three leading Republican candidates in the states GOP Senate primary attended Trumps rally, Apprentice-style, in a staging befitting of the former reality-TV host.
Hegseth strikes new deal with Scouts: Girls allowed for now, DEI is banned
In a concession to preserve its longstanding relationship with the military, Scouting America also will deny entry to transgender children.
Bill Clinton tells GOP-led panel he had no knowledge of Epsteins crimes
The appearance in New York marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress under a subpoena.
Why Trump got involved in a state Senate race and why he might lose
Phil Berger got an unusual endorsement from President Donald Trump after helping him redraw the House map. It might not be enough to keep his seat.
Ranking the 2028 Republican presidential contenders
Most are all-in on MAGA.
Fed seeks to block Justice Dept. subpoenas in Powell probe
The Federal Reserve is asking a court to throw out subpoenas issued as part of the Justice Departments inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell.
U.S. blocking Maduro from money to pay for his defense, lawyers say
Lawyers for Nicols Maduro asked a judge to dismiss the narco-terrorism case against him, accusing the administration of preventing him from funding a defense.
Senator seeks to block Trumps NSA pick, citing civil liberties concerns
Sen. Ron Wyden, a senior Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd was not qualified to lead the spy agency.
Vance: No chance U.S. will be in drawn-out war in Middle East
As President Trump contemplates military action in Iran, the vice president told The Post he still sees himself as a skeptic of overseas military intervention.
Kash Patel purges more FBI agents tied to Mar-a-Lago investigation
FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed more FBI agents and staff tied to the probe into Donald Trumps alleged mishandling of classified documents.
Man pleads guilty in death threat to Kennedy Centers Richard Grenell
A Virginia man charged with threatening Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell and others pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court,.
Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency
Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.
Judge rules Trumps White House ballroom can continue, for now
The group that has sued to stop the ballroom said it would immediately try again. The planned $400 million project has been a top priority of the president.
Hillary Clinton derides her Epstein deposition as GOP political theater
House Republican lawmakers on Thursday promised to deliver hourly updates on what they said would be lengthy testimony from Hillary Clinton.
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.
Republicans think they laid an immigration trap ahead of the midterms
Republicans still see immigration as a potent political issue, even as polling shows them losing their longtime edge on the topic.
Ranking the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders
The early race is wide open.
Prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garca faces critical test in court hearing
Justice Department lawyers must convince a federal judge that they did not seek to indict the Maryland man in retaliation for his successful challenge of his illegal deportation to El Salvador.
One week into DHS shutdown, dogs in costume parade through the Senate
Forward momentum in the Senate came from a parade of dogs in Mardi Gras costumes as senators remain stuck on DHS funding.
Trump stirred rumors for years. Now, its the Clintons turn to speak about Epstein.
Bill and Hillary Clinton have survived decades of scrutiny and conspiracy theories. Often, their adversaries come out on the losing end.
Rep. Ilhan Omar demands investigation after State of the Union guest arrested
Omar said her guest, Aliya Rahman, was aggressively handled.
Republicans stare down epic voter enthusiasm gap ahead of 2026 midterms
The 14-percentage point advantage is the Democrats largest in decades and reflects Republicans slippery grasp on power in Washington.
Trump moves to remake Dulles Airport, weighing redesign proposals
The administration is considering plans that include building a new terminal and doing away with the people movers.
Trump reframes America, in two acts
The president delivered a speech that tried to reshape the dark reality many Americans say they are feeling, according to polls.
The moment Trumps State of the Union speech changed
At first, President Donald Trump stuck to a largely positive message. But his big speech took a turn about an hour in.
Al Green kicked out of State of the Union after holding sign protesting Trump
The Texas Democrat held a sign that read BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES! Its a reference to a video Trump shared on social media this month that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
4 takeaways from Trumps State of the Union address
In the face of headwinds, the president defended many of his unpopular policies.
Trump touts economy, immigration policies in State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address tonight his first since returning to office for a second term.
