Winners and losers from the 2025 election
It was not a good night for Trump or Republicans aligned with him.
Zohran Mamdanis win hailed by global left as triumph of hope over fear
Mamdanis win in New York has drawn messages of solidarity from left-leaning politicians abroad, where many see him as a sign of hope for progressive politics.
Voters also decided on these 7 key ballot measures. Heres what happened.
California is projected to adopt Prop 50, a new voting map that could help Democrats, while other states voted on gun rights and funding for school meals.
Mamdani is elected mayor of New York. Here are his next hurdles.
The 34-year-old built a diverse coalition including young and disaffected voters, but his lack of governing experience could be a challenge.
New York, city of immigrants, scores another first a Muslim mayor
His opponents seized on Islamophobic attacks in the final weeks of the campaign. But Muslim Americans say his perseverance has given them newfound hope and optimism.
A Muslim mayor, a female governor and other notable election firsts
The first Muslim woman to hold statewide office in the U.S. and Detroits first female mayor join Zohran Mamdani and Abigail Spanberger in trailblazing election wins.
Will the Supreme Court case on tariffs affect my pocketbook?
We answer six key questions about the blockbuster Supreme Court case that will determine the fate of most of Trumps sweeping tariffs.
Five takeaways as Democrats sweep elections in New Jersey, Virginia
The party won the governors race in both states and a state attorney generals contest that was up in the air, as voters delivered a rebuke of President Donald Trump.
Virginia elects Spanberger as first female governor on big night for Democrats
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governors race, the Associated Press projects, after campaigning on the economy and promises to stand up to Trump.
How Newsom and allies delivered a redistricting counterpunch against Trump
The Democratic victory marks a concrete rebuttal to the presidents political agenda less than a year into his second term.
Abigail Spanberger made history by winning the Virginia governor's race, becoming the first woman to lead the commonwealth and securing a key victory for Democrats. Her win flips partisan control of the governor's office, with Spanberger emphasizing economic issues and abortion rights. Ghazala F.
GOP senators assail Trump Pentagon pick in rare show of disunity
A contentious episode on Capitol Hill spotlighted the growing frustration among Republicans who say theyve been cut out of important national security decisions.
Election 2025 live updates: NYC mayor, Va. governor and Prop 50 to be decided
Voters in states across the country head to the ballot box in the first election since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
White House nears deal to lower obesity drug prices for Medicare coverage
The GLP-1 drugs, produced by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, have been credited with helping weight-loss, preventing diabetes and other positive effects.
Trump says Jews who vote for Mamdani in New York are stupid
Mamdani, who would be the first Muslim mayor of the U.S. city with the largest Jewish population in the United States, has been heavily scrutinized over his views on Israel.
Dick Cheney spent decades as the ultimate GOP insider. He died an outsider.
Cheney helped shape the old Republican Party as a vice president who embraced aggressive antiterrorism tactics, only to see his party transformed by Trump and MAGA.
The shortest and longest government shutdowns in U.S. history
The government shut down on Oct. 1. Heres a look at the shortest and longest government shutdowns in U.S. history.
Iraq, gay marriage and other key Dick Cheney moments
Former Vice President Dick Cheneys notable career moments included the global war on terror, endorsing same-sex marriage and backing the Iraq war.
America's Nuclear Testing Drama: What Trump Really Meant and Why It Matters
The declaration came with bold claims that Russia, China and Pakistan were secretly testing nuclear weapons.
Dick Cheney, powerful vice president during war on terrorism, dies at 84
After 9/11, he used his role as President George W. Bushs chief strategist to approve the use of torture and steer U.S. occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq.
NRA furloughs staff as it prepares to rebuild ahead of 2026
The once-mighty gun rights group is trying to balance its books after years of misspending.
The first-term Democrat facing a Trump prosecution
I dont want to be in jail. Rep. LaMonica McIver is fighting Trump in court and risks 17 years behind bars.
Five big questions for Trump and Democrats on Election Day 2025
For the president, the party out of power and more, there is a lot at stake at the ballot box in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and California.
Senators look to Election Day to help break shutdown impasse
Lawmakers believe Tuesdays elections will encourage senators in both parties to find a way to reopen the government.
Soldier wounded in suicide bombing wants right to sue military contractor
The Supreme Court is considering the legality of a suit filed by a U.S. soldier who was injured in an explosion at an air base in Afghanistan.
Report: Donors to Trumps White House ballroom have $279B in federal contracts
The White House ballrooms donor list contains heavyweights in the tech, financial and defense sectors, including Google, Comcast and Lockheed Martin.
DNA TV Show: Donald Trump claims Pakistan is conducting nuclear tests, but why?
Why did Pakistan, already a nuclear power, feel the need to conduct another nuclear test?
These states could redistrict before the 2026 midterms
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.
Why Democrats are nervous about the New Jersey governors race
GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli hopes for improved Black and Latino support against Democratic rival Mikie Sherrill.
Four key moments from Trumps 60 Minutes interview
President Donald Trump discussed immigration raids, Venezuela and the government shutdown in a wide-ranging interview on the CBS show.
Trump and Mamdani, best of enemies, cant stop talking about each other
The rivals see political benefit to the attacks, which could also define New York for the remainder of President Donald Trumps term in office.
The imperial aesthetic at the heart of Donald Trumps presidency
In addition to his accumulation of political power, Trump has embraced visual cues designed to project personal command and grandeur.
Can Democrats reverse Trumps Latino gains? This county has clues.
Trump flipped Passaic County in New Jersey last year. Now Democrats hope to capitalize on backlash to his administration in Tuesdays gubernatorial election.
Trump energy secretary says no nuclear explosions for now
After the president called for resuming nuclear testing immediately, the official said the administration is planning only system tests.
Uncertainty hits after vulnerable Americans wake up to a SNAP freeze
Nonprofit groups plan to work extra hours to get food out to vulnerable residents, and local community members are also stepping up.
Supreme Court has empowered Donald Trump. How much further will it go?
The justices will hear arguments Wednesday on the legality of most of the presidents tariffs the first in a series of tests of sweeping claims of authority.
Republicans re-up trans attacks on Dems that worked for Trump in 2024
But the tactic seems less effective this time around: Theyre falling into the fundamental mistake of trying to refight the last war, a Democratic strategist asserts.
Trump escalates demands for 2020 election investigations and prosecutions
The renewed focus on 2020 coincides with Trumps starting to see results from his demands to prosecute his critics, including former FBI director James B. Comey.
When British forces under Benedict Arnold sailed up the James River to invade Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, then Governor, hesitated and then fled. Years later he returned to power and became president.
Jefferson wrote that Norfolk must be destroyed. Months later, Patriots burned much of the city themselves and blamed the British.
The secret history of how Jeffersons words were doctored inside his memorial
Eight decades ago, a presidential commission guided by Jeffersons great-great-grandson selectively edited the Founding Fathers words to present him as an abolitionist without mentioning he had enslaved more than 600 people in his lifetime.
How the Declaration of Independence inspired the world despite Jeffersons contradictions on slavery
As America marks 250 years since the Declaration, Jeffersons words have taken on an aura of moral clarity about equality, notwithstanding his own record of enslavement. They are now seen as a testament to humanity that have changed America and the world.
How a young Jeffersons plea to the King helped ignite Americas fight for independence
In the summer of 1774 Jefferson retreated to Monticello and wrote a secret plea meant to avert disputes with the British a document that instead helped set America on the path to independence.
The revolution hinged on many issues, including hunger for western lands
Jefferson saw independence as a fight for liberty and for access to the western lands that promised power and profit.
Voters divided on midterms despite broad Trump disapproval, poll finds
Most Americans disapprove the presidents handling of top issues, and a majority say he has gone too far in exercising his powers.
Trump threatens potential military action in Nigeria, says aid will cease
The move is an escalation in the presidents campaign against the West African countrys government over allegedly failing to protect Christians.
Governor races showcase a Democratic class that bolstered partys bench
Once hailed as majority makers, Democrats who won in 2018 have risen up the ranks and are aiming for a spot on the national ticket.
Canadas prime minister apologized to Trump over Reagan anti-tariff ad
President Donald Trump halted trade talks with Canada over the ad, which was paid for by the Ontario government and featured Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.
Documented or not, Latinos are changing habits during ICE crackdown
With the Supreme Court saying authorities can use race as a reason to stop people, Latinos and others say they are wary of looking for work, shopping and walking children to school.
Flight delays, airport disruption fears grow as government shutdown drags on
The nations aviation system faces new strains amid growing concern that critical front-line employees working without pay might stop showing up for work.
Trump lays low in 2025 elections as Democrats attack him
The president is keeping a distance from some Republican candidates and signaling some pessimism about next Tuesdays elections.
White House restricts media access in key area of the West Wing
The move limiting free press access to Room 140, which houses the offices of the press secretary and other staff, was said to be based on national security.
Trump touts Lincoln Bathroom overhaul featuring marble, gold fixtures
The president unveiled the renovation project on his way to spend the weekend at his club in Mar-a-Lago as pressure mounts to reopen the government.
Nancy Mace berated airport police and TSA agents, incident report says
The report claims Mace called officers incompetent and accused them of mistreating her.
Trump's tariff truce, nuclear test orders, SNAP pain
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping deescalate their trade war for now. And the politics of losing food assistance because of the government shutdown.
N.C. GOP spokesman urges reporter to drop news story, citing Trump ties
Communications director Matt Mercer later said in a social media post that Trump should feed ProPublica to the USAID wood chipper.
Vance defends saying he hopes his wife converts to Christianity
The vice president told students on Wednesday that he hopes his wife, Usha, who is Hindu, converts to Christianity someday.
Judge orders Trump administration to release billions in SNAP contingency funds
The government did rely on contingency funding to keep food aid going when it shut down during President Donald Trumps first term.
Redistricting clears major hurdle in Virginia. Heres what to know.
Democrats in the Virginia Senate took a big step Friday to enable lawmakers to draw new congressional maps, saying President Donald Trump has created an emergency.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of India-US 10-year defence deal
The US has agreed to manufacture F-414 engines in India under a joint program.
Ohio approves new House map giving Republicans a leg up in two more seats
The new map received rare bipartisan agreement because Republicans who control the state legislature did not want to risk an election challenge from Democrats.
U.S. Park Police seeks hundreds more officers amid Trumps crime crackdown
A hiring spree would add hundreds more federal officers in the nations capital, according to documents reviewed by The Post.
Trump pleaded for more daylight but Congress stalls again on Sunshine bill
Combatants in the daylight-saving fight thought their prospects were bright after Trump waded in. But once again, the fate of their movement is cloudy.
In Trumps GOP, the once-mighty tea party is hard to find
Since the movement upended politics 15 years ago, Republicans have sharply changed direction under MAGA with many tea party veterans along for the ride.
Judge says shell likely order Trump administration to send SNAP funds to states
The move could keep food assistance flowing despite the federal government shutdown.
DNA TV Show: Delhi Police's big charge, says 2020 riots were regime change operation
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and other accused in the Delhi riots case on Friday.
Americans blame Trump and GOP more than Democrats for shutdown, poll finds
Independents hold Trump and Republicans responsible for the shutdown by a 2-to-1 margin, according to a poll conducted by The Washington Post, ABC News and Ipsos.
Is private funding of Trumps ballroom legal? I answered your questions.
Chief political correspondent Karen Tumulty chats with readers every other Thursday at noon Eastern time.
Trump wanted one gift in Asia he didnt get: A visit with Kim Jong Un
The North Korean leader has grown closer to Moscow since he and Trump met in 2019 and did not respond to the U.S. presidents public push for a meeting.
Senator, advocates demand explanation on asbestos risks from East Wing
Asbestos, which can pose serious health risks when exposed during demolition, was frequently used in projects at the time of the East Wings construction.
Hes gay, Republican and running for statewide office. Its complicated.
If John Reid becomes Virginia lieutenant governor, hed be the most prominent gay Republican in elected office. Not everyone in his party is comfortable with that.
A decade of dramatic GOP change since Paul Ryan became speaker
Ten years after Ryans ascension, theres little of the former speakers traditional conservatism remaining in todays House Republican caucus.
Most Americans oppose East Wing demolition for Trump ballroom, poll finds
Fifty-six percent say they oppose President Donald Trumps decision to tear down part of the White House to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom building.
Food banks brace as people face federal aid stoppage: We cannot meet the gap
Already strained by federal funding cuts earlier in the year and a surge in demand from furloughed federal workers, food banks face a fresh wave of need as SNAP benefits end Saturday.
How Newsom has capitalized on anger with Trump in California ballot fight
The strategy has fueled a stark fundraising advantage and polling lead that Democrats hope will help deliver a concrete rebuttal to the presidents redistricting agenda.
Trump says South Korea will be able to build nuclear-powered submarine
Trumps announcement was short on detail but came a day after he finalized a trade deal with South Korea that includes a pledge of $350 billion in investment.
Trump directs Pentagon to test nuclear weapons, just before meeting Chinas Xi
The president said he wanted testing to occur on an equal basis with Russia and China, just before he met his Chinese counterpart for high-stakes trade talks.
Democratic House candidate indicted over ICE protests in Chicago area
Kat Abughazaleh, who is running for Illinoiss 9th Congressional District seat, is among six people indicted by a federal grand jury stemming from a clash with a federal agent at an immigration protest last month.
Supreme Court asks for more briefs on Trump push to send troops to Chicago
The request means the justices wont rule on the issue until at least mid-November, which would leave President Donald Trumps attempted troop deployment blocked for more than a month.
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.
DNA TV Show: Why Iran agreed to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Iran influences both the Sunni Taliban and the Shia Hazara community in Afghanistan. This means that the Afghan Taliban may listen to Iran.
DNA TV Show: Who shot down US Navy helicopter, fighter jet in South China Sea?
Was the crash of two aircraft from the world's best navy near China a coincidence or an experiment?
DNA TV Show: Analysis of Pakistan's 'Islamic Army' in Bangladesh
Reports indicate that the first phase of the IRA's establishment is currently underway. Seven different camps are being run in Bangladesh for recruitment.
DNA TV Show: Trump's tariffs on India to be reduced? Here's what we know
Trump has reiterated that India will not buy large quantities of oil from Russia in the future.
DNA TV Show: Bangladesh's 'war plan' near India's chicken neck
Bangladesh has begun reactivating its old airbase near the Chicken Neck after 54 years.
DNA TV Show: How India overtook China in air force rankings to become 3rd most powerful
China has been eliminated from the list of the top three countries with the most powerful air forces, and India has made a spectacular entry.
DNA TV Show: How Trump tarnished the reputation of US passport
The policies of Trump since becoming president have led to a five-place drop in the US passport rankings.
Gen Z protests in Asia: Why are youth leading protests against their governments?
The impatience of Gen-Z with the embedded political elite - especially in the developing world - is cited as an important factor which leads to these protests.
DNA TV Show: Haryana ASI dies by suicide, names late IPS Y Puran Kumar in note
ASI Sandeep Kumar reportedly left behind a six-minute video and a three-page suicide note levelling corruption allegations against the late IPS officer Y Puran Kumar.
DNA TV Show: Ringtone of fear, alerts sweep Pakistan amid fear of attack from India
Hearing this ringtone has spread panic from Islamabad to Rawalpindi.
