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.
Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran
President Trump launched a wide-ranging attack on Iran after weeks-long lobbying by an unusual pair of U.S. allies in the Middle East: Israel and Saudi Arabia.
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.
As mourners celebrate Jesse Jackson, can they carry on his movement?
Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson leaves behind a movement that lacks a single unifying leader, but his legacy of inclusion could help it carry on.
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,.
DOJ reviewing if Epstein files with Trump allegations were wrongly withheld
Three summaries of interviews the FBI conducted in 2019 with a woman who had accused Trump of sexual assault are missing from the files, it has been reported.
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 administration to withhold $259M in Minnesota Medicaid funds, citing fraud
The move, announced by Vice President JD Vance, targets alleged health care fraud and signals a broader crackdown that could extend to other states.
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.
We asked 2,300 Americans about the best and worst things Trump has done. Heres what they said.
Immigration was the most divisive issue, with supporters calling it Trumps best action and critics deeming it his worst.
Judiciary says courthouses are crumbling nationwide, seeks control over properties
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts says deteriorating conditions have led to safety hazards and health issues.
GOP lawmaker quietly questioned disturbing East Wing demolition
Rep. Michael Turner, co-chair of the congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, wrote to a top White House aide about his substantial concerns.
The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations
A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last month.
The State of the Union brings a big audience for Trump. But does it matter?
In the age of algorithm-driven social media feeds, the audience for the speech is increasingly fragmented and entrenched in their political positions.
U.S. womens hockey team declines Trumps State of the Union invitation
The players were honored to be included and are grateful for the acknowledgement, according to a team statement.
Coast Guard investigating swastika found at recruit training center
The incident follows a controversy last year when officials temporarily downgraded the hate symbol to potentially divisive in the services workplace harassment manual.
