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.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department plans to issue subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Democrats battle over who votes first in 2028, a proxy for the partys future
Nevada, South Carolina and New Hampshire are among states vying to be first on the 2028 primary calendar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why isnt there more coverage of Trumps profanity? Answers to your questions.
Our chief political correspondent took your questions in her live chat.
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.
Native Americans are being swept up by ICE in Minneapolis, tribes say
Tribal leaders say Indigenous people have been stopped, questioned, harassed and, in some cases, detained solely on the basis of their skin color or names.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporters home
The search came as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials.
Supreme Court allows Illinois congressman to challenge mail-in balloting
The high courts 7-2 ruling dealt with the narrow question of whether Republican congressman Michael Bost and others had standing to sue.
U.S. withdraws some forces from Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes
The Pentagon has begun removing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Irans nuclear facilities.
Vance steps in to host White House talks on Greenlands future
Visiting officials appeared unnerved by the vice presidents planned involvement after they had sought a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Thom Tillis wants you to know something: Im sick of stupid
The North Carolina Republican has been at the forefront this month of staking out anti-MAGA ground and criticizing Trumps aides.
These prosecutors spent years on cases. Then Trump granted pardons.
The presidents clemency acts have eroded faith among Justice Department employees that their work will result in accountability, some prosecutors say.
Previously secret memo gave legal basis for U.S. mission to nab Maduro
The administration releases a redacted version of a previously secret memo that gave the legal basis for the U.S. mission to arrest Venezuelas Nicols Maduro.
Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler
A cellphone video captured Trump twice mouthing f--- you and raising his middle finger toward a line worker shouting at him inside the Ford factory.
Halligan defends her use of U.S. attorney title in combative court filing
Lindsey Halligan was a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump before being appointed as interim U.S. attorney in Virginias Eastern District.
Top prosecutors in D.C., Minneapolis leave amid turmoil over shooting probe
Prosecutors resigned from the U.S. attorneys office in Minnesota amid turmoil over an investigation into a shooting by an immigration officer.
Trump blasts Feds Powell in speech on economy
That jerk will be gone soon, the president pledged, even as Republicans have criticized a criminal investigation into the central bank.
Supreme Court appears skeptical of arguments against bans of trans athletes
The justices heard arguments on whether bans in two states on trans athletes competing in womens sports violate the Constitutions equal protection clause.
Trump officials eye park near National Mall for Garden of Heroes
The potential site of the National Garden of American Heroes is a prominent area near the memorial to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, two people said.
Democrats seek answers on donor access tied to Trumps White House ballroom
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and colleagues are pressing the Trust for the National Mall, which is managing donations, to divulge details of the project.
Clinton fails to show for Epstein deposition, threatened with contempt of Congress
In a letter, the former president said a subpoena issued by the House Oversight Committee was invalid and legally unenforceable.
What are 'nudification apps'? How AI nudity tools work and why they are dangerous to society?
Nudification apps use AI to create fake nude images, often without consent. Here's how they work, why they're dangerous, and how they can be stopped.
U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft
Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.
Trump officials fire high-ranking prosecutor in Virginia amid turmoil
A veteran prosecutor recruited to help run a key U.S. attorneys office in Virginia has been abruptly dismissed after disagreements with the Trump administration.
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.
Trump picks up the phone and calls Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The unlikely conversation came after years of antipathy between the two politicians, including the presidents derogatory use of the nickname Pocahontas to describe her.
Justice experts on police shootings left out of Minneapolis probe
The Justice Department division that regularly handles probes of police shootings has not been brought into the case of the ICE officer who shot a woman in Minneapolis.
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over censure, potential demotion
The lawsuit is the latest twist in an unusual feud stemming from a video in which several Democrats reminded U.S. troops they can refuse illegal orders.
The extraordinary criminal inquiry of a Fed chair, explained
Legal experts warn it threatens the rule of law, and economists warn it threatens the stability of the U.S. economy.
Louisiana residents, Big Oil spar over coastal damage at Supreme Court
Oil giant Chevron and a small Louisiana parish squared off at the Supreme Court in a case with big implications for how localities handle environmental damage.
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.
Former Democratic congresswoman Mary Peltola announces Senate run in Alaska
The Republican-leaning state is key to Democrats long-shot strategy of retaking control of the chamber in November.
Trump is trying to change how the midterm elections are conducted
Many of these endeavors go far beyond typical political persuasion, challenging long-established democratic norms.
More federal officers headed to Minnesota, officials point fingers over ICE shooting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem remained adamant that Rene Good was responsible for her own death, as Democrats insisted that an investigation including local law enforcement must be completed before drawing conclusions.
Iraq War critic, Venezuela mission defender: Vances foreign policy journey
With an eye to 2028, the vice president finds himself trying to balance his past calls for military restraint with a defense of President Donald Trumps raid in Venezuela.
After fleeing the Taliban, they felt safe in America. A shooting in D.C. changed everything.
The Trump administrations backlash against refugees has sowed fears of prejudice, rejection or even deportation among Afghans in the U.S.
Branding Trump a neocon does a disservice to the label
Marco Rubios transformation underscores how far Trumps militaristic nationalism is from traditional neoconservatism.
Eyes are on Gorsuch as Supreme Court weighs rights of trans athletes
With the Supreme Court set to weigh the legal rights of transgender athletes, Justice Neil Gorsuch is in the spotlight as the swing vote advocates are courting.
Two congressmen watched an ICE shooting video. Only one is sure of what he saw.
Two Congressmen had different perceptions of the same footage showing a deadly Minneapolis shooting.
