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Live updates: Trump speaks at Davos amid heightened tensions with Europe over Greenland

His remarks to the annual World Economic Forum come as European leaders try to de-escalate tensions with the U.S. over Trumps plan to acquire Greenland.

The Washington Post 21 Jan 2026 7:16 pm

They ransacked the U.S. Capitol and want the government to pay them back

Last year, President Donald Trump pardoned almost 1,600 people charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Now many of them might get money back from the government.

The Washington Post 21 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

Republicans took control of education. Can Democrats take it back?

Democrat Rahm Emanuel, eyeing a presidential run, says his party must focus on educational achievement, not culture wars.

The Washington Post 21 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

Trump administration admits DOGE accessed personal Social Security data

A DOGE employee signed an agreement to share Social Security data with the aim of overturning election results in certain states, according to a new court filing.

The Washington Post 21 Jan 2026 6:16 am

An unfettered Trump enters his second year on his own terms

Donald Trumps extended, unfiltered appearance in the briefing room reflected a presidency increasingly unburdened by traditional constraints.

The Washington Post 21 Jan 2026 5:11 am

Federal judge moves to replace Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney

The actions signal a breaking point for the federal bench in the Eastern District of Virginia after Lindsey Halligan was disqualified as U.S. attorney there.

The Washington Post 21 Jan 2026 2:38 am

Justice Dept. seeks prosecutors for Minnesota surge, serves subpoenas

The Justice Department is sending prosecutors from Midwestern states to help the Minnesota U.S. attorneys office as it moves toward charges against state officials.

The Washington Post 21 Jan 2026 2:12 am

Trumps deeply unpopular presidency so far

A year after his inauguration, polls show hes as unpopular as ever and many Americans dislike his major policies.

The Washington Post 21 Jan 2026 1:32 am

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Hawaii limits on carrying guns

The Hawaii case before the Supreme Court could have a major impact on gun laws in California, New York and elsewhere.

The Washington Post 21 Jan 2026 12:40 am

The Supreme Courts major cases during the 2025-2026 term

The Supreme Court will take up Trump-related cases in its new term, as well as cases dealing with gay and transgender issues and campaigns.

The Washington Post 20 Jan 2026 11:30 pm

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow challenging Sen. Bill Cassidy in GOP primary

The announcement comes after President Donald Trump publicly urged the congresswoman to run.

The Washington Post 20 Jan 2026 11:01 pm

DNA TV Show: US President Donald Trump marks one year in office in his second term

The entire world, including US, had high hopes for Trump, but a year later, all those hopes have been shattered.

DNA India 20 Jan 2026 10:46 pm

Morally acceptable for U.S. troops to disobey orders, archbishop says

Timothy P. Broglio, a Vatican senior cleric, expressed concern at President Donald Trumps U.S. military policy as he pursues Greenland.

The Washington Post 20 Jan 2026 6:59 pm

Trump jabs European leaders over Greenland as Davos becomes emergency summit

In social media posts before the meetings, Trump bashed the U.K. and shared what appeared to be private messages from European officials.

The Washington Post 20 Jan 2026 5:55 pm

Trump tariffs and the geopolitical developments in the Middle East: Challenges for India

While ties between US and EU have already witnessed a downturn, this move could impact relations further. Several other US policy makers have said that Trump's focus on Greenland will impact US-EU ties and strengthen.

DNA India 20 Jan 2026 12:37 pm

Anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church is latest flash point over Trumps crackdown

The Justice Department said it would investigate the incident, which has sparked debate over First Amendment rights and the meaning of sanctuary.

The Washington Post 20 Jan 2026 7:24 am

Justice Department weighs rollback of gun regulations

The Justice Department is considering loosening a slate of gun regulations as it seeks to bolster support from ardent Second Amendment advocates.

The Washington Post 20 Jan 2026 6:23 am

Lawsuit contests RFK Jr.s new vaccine guidance for children

Several public health organizations accused the health secretary of packing a key advisory committee with vaccine skeptics, arguing its latest guidance should be voided.

The Washington Post 20 Jan 2026 5:20 am

Trump ties Greenland takeover bid to Nobel Prize in text to Norway leader

Trumps push to take over Greenland and unleash a trade war with European nations has sparked the greatest transatlantic crisis in generations.

The Washington Post 20 Jan 2026 3:15 am

Gov. Shapiro, a top 2028 contender, recounts chat with Trump, beef with Harris in new book

Takeaways from a new memoir that could help frame a presidential run.

The Washington Post 20 Jan 2026 12:15 am

Top Catholic cardinals say U.S. foreign policy raises moral questions

Three senior archbishops said recent events raise basic questions about the use of military force and have put Americas moral role under examination.

The Washington Post 19 Jan 2026 7:30 pm

Trump administration backs labor secretary facing misconduct probe

The accusations have caught the attention of the business community in Washington, which supports the agencys priorities under Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

The Washington Post 19 Jan 2026 4:30 pm

Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on Board of Peace

New details about a Trump-led board conceived to oversee rebuilding in Gaza have given rise to predictions that it could be used in place of U.N.s traditional role.

The Washington Post 19 Jan 2026 4:45 am

FBI opened probe on Minneapolis shooting; none exists now, Justice Dept. says

After the death of Rene Good in Minneapolis, FBI agents launched a civil rights probe into the shooting. The Justice Department says no such case now exists.

The Washington Post 19 Jan 2026 4:29 am

European leaders say they wont be blackmailed by Trumps tariff threats

E.U. ambassadors will hold an emergency meeting on Greenland after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries that sent troops there.

The Washington Post 18 Jan 2026 7:15 pm

Voters oppose ICE amid shootings in Minneapolis

As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration in Minneapolis, hes finding the public is not with him.

The Washington Post 18 Jan 2026 4:30 pm

Trump wants to get rid of the Fed chair. Why a DOJ inquiry has backfired.

The probe of Jerome Powell immediately revealed the extent of support from GOP lawmakers and the finance community for an independent central bank.

The Washington Post 18 Jan 2026 4:30 pm

The retired peace professor who brought her protest to Stephen Millers home

Barbara Wien, a retired peace studies professor, believes she was confronting a threat to her community with her protest of Stephen Miller. Some say shes the danger.

The Washington Post 18 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

Trump urges lawmaker to challenge GOP senator who voted to convict him

The president endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow of Louisiana, who hasnt announced a Senate run. Sen. Bill Cassidy voted convict in the impeachment trial over the Jan. 6 riot.

The Washington Post 18 Jan 2026 2:06 pm

Trump will order TV networks to protect Army-Navy football game

The president promised an executive order granting an exclusive broadcast window for the game, which faces scheduling pressure if the College Football Playoff expands.

The Washington Post 18 Jan 2026 11:30 am

Trump announces tariffs on European countries opposing Greenland takeover

The move escalates tensions between the U.S. and longtime allies that have been sending Trump a message that the territory of Denmark is not for sale.

The Washington Post 18 Jan 2026 2:45 am

In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of U.S. military power

The president and his national security advisers contemplated striking Iran but backed away as costs loomed and Mideast allies lobbied for restraint.

The Washington Post 18 Jan 2026 2:14 am

March led by pardoned Jan. 6 rioter in Minneapolis ends in scuffle

The provocateur known for incendiary rhetoric and his dozen or so supporters were outnumbered by a large crowd of counterprotesters.

The Washington Post 18 Jan 2026 12:46 am

Trump names Kushner, Rubio, Blair to Gaza board; Israel objects to lineup

Israeli officials oppose the inclusion of diplomats from Turkey and Qatar, nations Israel says will work to ensure Hamass survival.

The Washington Post 18 Jan 2026 12:14 am

Colorados wolves in the political crosshairs as Trump targets the state

A program to reintroduce the predators is essentially blocked, with Colorado leaders saying the state is being punished for jailing election denier Tina Peters.

The Washington Post 17 Jan 2026 6:30 pm

Trump Justice Department enters new territory with probe of Walz, Frey

The agency is targeting critics during a moment of crisis in which protesters are clashing with federal agents on icy city streets.

The Washington Post 17 Jan 2026 4:30 pm

U.S. lawmakers visit Denmark in bid to sooth tensions over Greenland threats

Leaders of the bipartisan delegation said most Americans dont want to acquire Greenland, and that Russia and China dont pose imminent security risks to the territory.

The Washington Post 17 Jan 2026 3:36 pm

Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters

The judges order comes in response to a lawsuit from Minneapolis-area residents alleging that their rights were violated while they were observing or protesting immigration raids.

The Washington Post 17 Jan 2026 8:47 am

Trump officials extend National Guards D.C. mission through 2026

The domestic military mission, which is the subject of an ongoing court challenge, was due to expire at the end of February.

The Washington Post 17 Jan 2026 7:04 am

Sinema sued for allegedly having affair with bodyguard, breaking up marriage

The unusual alienation of affection lawsuit alleges Sinema broke up a marriage by willfully and intentionally seducing her bodyguard despite knowing he was married.

The Washington Post 17 Jan 2026 3:09 am

Trump installs loyalists on panel set to review White House ballroom

The Commission of Fine Arts will discuss the controversial project at a meeting next week. White House officials hope to win approval in two months.

The Washington Post 17 Jan 2026 2:51 am

Trump pardons former Puerto Rico governor in campaign finance case

The pardon is the latest instance of Trump using his clemency powers to reward allies and those who have financially supported his political operation.

The Washington Post 17 Jan 2026 2:31 am

Trump threatens tariffs on nations that dont go along with Greenland plans

The presidents comments come as a group of bipartisan lawmakers are on an official visit to Denmark with the aim to show U.S. support for the NATO ally despite the administrations push to annex the territory.

The Washington Post 17 Jan 2026 1:51 am

Mapping where the redistricting fight stands and where its headed

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.

The Washington Post 16 Jan 2026 9:13 pm

Democrats see narrow path to retaking the Senate. Watch these states.

Republicans are still clear favorites to retain control of the chamber in the midterms. But Democrats say they are more hopeful about the odds of a big upset.

The Washington Post 16 Jan 2026 7:13 pm

Machado gave her Peace Prize to Trump. Can a Nobel be gifted?

President Trump said it was wonderful gesture of mutual respect. The Nobel Committee said the medal can change hands, but the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot.

The Washington Post 16 Jan 2026 6:20 pm

Mixed signals and suspicions fueled clash between Fed and prosecutors

The criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell followed months of criticism from Trump and then a breezy email from the U.S. attorneys office asking to hop on a call.

The Washington Post 16 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm message

The president is promoting a $50 billion fund, designed to help communities where hospitals are struggling, amid criticism of his deep Medicaid cuts.

The Washington Post 16 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

Judge blocks Trump administration from getting Californias voter rolls

The Justice Department doesnt have authority to use civil rights and voting laws to obtain voter lists, a judge rules, in a decision that could influence cases in other states.

The Washington Post 16 Jan 2026 4:37 am

Machados Nobel gamble: A peace offering to win over a wary Trump

The Venezuelan opposition leader said she would hand her 2025 award to the president, an extraordinary move to regain his favor as he warms to the remnants of the Maduro regime.

The Washington Post 16 Jan 2026 2:48 am

Trump launches Great Healthcare Plan, touting grab bag of initiatives

The proposal, coming ahead of the midterm elections, falls far short of President Donald Trumps promises to deliver a replacement for the Affordable Care Act.

The Washington Post 16 Jan 2026 12:21 am

House Republican absences make it harder to deliver Trumps agenda

GOP leaders acknowledge that their razor-thin majority is more challenging to navigate because of lawmakers who are missing votes in Washington.

The Washington Post 15 Jan 2026 11:01 pm

Why isnt there more coverage of Trumps profanity? Answers to your questions.

Our chief political correspondent took your questions in her live chat.

The Washington Post 15 Jan 2026 10:30 pm

House Democrats arent eager to impeach Trump. But that could change.

For now, few are pressing the case for a third Trump impeachment. The calculus could shift if the party regains the majority after the midterm elections.

The Washington Post 15 Jan 2026 8:30 pm

Democrats launch campaign for Virginia voters to join redistricting fight

A new group will raise money to mobilize voters for a proposed redistricting amendment as Democrats try to counter GOP-led efforts ahead of the midterms.

The Washington Post 15 Jan 2026 4:15 pm

Journalists confront new reality in reporting after FBI raid

Many saw the FBI search of a Washington Post reporters home as a jarring new step aimed at limiting their ability to gather information.

The Washington Post 15 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

Democratic lawmakers say theyre under investigation for military orders video

Its legal intimidation and physical intimidation meant to get you to shut up, said Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who organized the video on disobeying illegal orders.

The Washington Post 15 Jan 2026 9:31 am

Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock

The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.

The Washington Post 15 Jan 2026 5:48 am