5th Circuit allows Texas to require Ten Commandments in classrooms
The ruling sets up a likely Supreme Court battle over whether the Texas law violates the constitutional separation of church and state.
Chaos, a blast, then bloodshed: U.S. Marine recounts deadly Kabul airport attack
Survivors testified at the trial of a man charged in the 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. troops and nearly 170 Afghans.
Pentagon details record $1.5 trillion budget request
The nearly 50 percent jump in spending would fund many of President Donald Trumps new military projects, but the request has to get through a skeptical Congress.
Trump fought to keep the ballroom fundraising contract secret. Heres whats in it.
The agreement governing hundreds of millions in private donations was kept secret until a watchdog group sued and a judge ordered it disclosed.
U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture
The capture of the tanker ship Tifani follows a Trump administration directive to interdict sanctioned vessels believed to be involved in smuggling Iranian oil.
House Democrat resigns ahead of possible expulsion vote over alleged financial crimes
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted last year on charges that she stole and laundered federal disaster money and used it to support a congressional campaign.
GOP strategists required to sign NDAs at meeting on midterm plans
The unusual secrecy surrounding the Waldorf Astoria meeting has frustrated some looking for funding clues as Trumps popularity has dropped to near historic lows.
Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces DOJ probe over paid informants
The civil rights group is being investigated over how it has sought to infiltrate extremist groups, its CEO says, adding that it will not be intimidated.
Virginians vote on redrawing congressional map to favor Democrats
Voters hit the polls Tuesday in Virginias redistricting referendum, which could determine control of the House of Representatives amid a national redistricting arms race.
Ex-staffers defend California governor hopeful after viral clips raise conduct questions
After Eric Swalwells exit, a letter from 30 ex-staffers of former representative Katie Porter seeks to blunt attacks as Democrats fear getting locked out of the race.
Democrats expand their fight for the House into redder territory
The party is aiming for upsets in districts that the president safely won including some where the incumbents have been hit by scandals.
Trial begins in Kabul airport attack; defense says U.S. got the wrong man
Federal prosecutors allege Mohammad Sharifullah helped orchestrate the 2021 bombing by scouting out a potential route for the suicide bomber on behalf of ISIS-K.
Trumps statements on Iran increasingly contradict each other
The president has made conflicting comments on questions both large and small related to the war.
ActBlue, Democratic fundraising engine, faces lawsuit over foreign donations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) alleged in the lawsuit that ActBlue misled Congress and the public about its donor vetting process.
What a candidates old Facebook posts tell us about this moment for Democrats
The Washington Posts essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
Uncertainty reigns at DOJ in the aftermath of Bondis departure
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche has moved quickly to put his stamp on the department, but other Trump loyalists also appear to be vying for leading roles.
Democrat in key race defended guns after mass shooting and insulted Kaepernick
Bob Brooks, a firefighter who appeals to the White working class, engaged with right-wing content. His endorsers in the Pennsylvania House race stand by him.
Supreme Court justices turn childrens books into big paydays
The trend is fueled by their status as political celebrities in a deeply divided country.
KitKat, Gatorade or granola bars? Whats banned under new SNAP rules is mixed.
Many GOP states are enacting soda and candy bans for food stamp purchases amid MAHAs healthy food efforts. Some retailers and SNAP users find the new rules complicated.
DOJ demands Detroit-area 2024 ballots, escalating election scrutiny
DOJ official Harmeet K. Dhillon wrote that she is seeking ballots to investigate election law compliance. Democratic state officials call the request baseless.
Trumps fixation on White House ballroom is increasing, Post analysis finds
The president has publicly highlighted his ballroom project on roughly a third of the days this year.
In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president
In Luanda, Catholics expressed love and admiration for Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, but not so much for President Trump because of the war in Iran.
Why China is taking a behind-the-scenes role in the Iran war
As Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.
Is Congress having a reckoning over sexual misconduct or just a moment?
The resignations of two lawmakers facing ethics investigations have drawn comparisons to the #MeToo movement. Some House members say its time to revisit their rules and culture.
Iran disputes claims of new agreements with Trump
Tehran put limits on the Strait of Hormuzs opening, as the United States issued a new sanctions exemption on the sale of Russian oil.
Trump plans to ease access to psychedelics like psilocybin, ibogaine
The president will direct federal agencies to boost research into the drugs and support clinical trials, moves championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Trump came to Arizona to rally young voters. An older crowd greeted him.
Despite some empty seats, Trump projected confidence in his partys ability to win the midterm elections. Some in the crowd focused on GOP divisions.
Agencies in talks with Trump, family to resolve $10B lawsuit over tax leaks
President Trump and his family are suing federal agencies over leaks of their tax information. Court filings say theyre in talks to find a solution instead of heading to trial.
House Democrats push to grill Stephen Miller, Tom Homan
Democrats want to grill the top immigration officials in a hearing before the House Homeland Security Committee. But the White House did not say if theyll participate.
Supreme Court hands win to Chevron, Big Oil in environmental damage case
The decision puts into question a $745 million judgment against Chevron to help restore coastal wetlands in Louisiana that were damaged as long ago as World War II.
Trump administration deepens quest to stamp out the events of Jan. 6
In his second term, the president has doubled down on efforts to reframe public perception of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, in court and beyond.
Former FEMA leader set to return after being ousted
Cameron Hamilton had publicly disagreed with previous efforts to dismantle FEMA. While those plans have shifted, the agencys future is still unclear.
In Las Vegas, Trumps economic pitch meets a skeptical audience
Trump touts no tax on tips in Las Vegas as voters grapple with high prices and economic unease.
Republicans in Congress back Army secretary amid clash with Hegseth
Dan Driscoll, the top political appointee in the Army, gave his first public testimony since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forced out the services top officer.
Trump says Iran agrees to hand over nuclear dust
Iran has not confirmed Trumps claim. Giving up its highly enriched uranium would be a major step toward an agreement.
Federal judge sets new limits on Trump ballroom construction
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon clarified that some national security work can continue while the overall project is halted. Trump attacked him on social media.
House votes to restore protections for Haitians, defying Trump
Ten House Republicans joined Democrats to oppose President Donald Trump on his immigration policy Thursday, voting to restore temporary protections for Haitians living in the United States.
House narrowly rejects resolution directing Trump to end hostilities in Iran
The Senate turned back a similar measure Wednesday seeking to rein in the president as the unpopular war approaches the two-month mark.
Trumps 250-foot arch receives early design approval as public pans it
The Commission of Fine Arts asked the architect for revisions, with one member suggesting the project could be downsized by leaving out gold-plated statues.
Trump says Israeli, Lebanese leaders will speak amid push to extend ceasefire
The president did not specify which leaders. Meanwhile, Pakistani officials were working to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new negotiations.
Largely secret donors pour millions into election that could tip Congress
Most of the almost $100 million raised to influence the vote, heavily favoring Democrats, comes from nonprofits that dont have to disclose their donors.
White House sidesteps vaccine skeptics in potential CDC leadership reset
A new team could mark a shift away from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s unpopular vaccine agenda ahead of the midterms.
Trumps top arts commissioner says D.C. needs three arches, not one
Rodney Mims Cook Jr. tried to build an arch in D.C. for years. Now his panel will review the presidents own proposal and Cook says two more should be built, too.
Trump tests loyalty of Christian supporters as erratic behavior escalates
The president maintains his hold on the Christian right, but his bluster, fight with the pope and portrayal of himself as a Jesus-like figure strain that bond.
Trump administration pushes nations to sign trade over aid declaration
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it an opportunity to use the U.N. system to promote America First values, according to a cable reviewed by The Post.
Justice Sotomayor issues rare apology for remarks about conservative colleague
The extraordinary public apology highlights rifts on the court dominated by a 6-3 conservative majority.
