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Washington Post Politics
Feb 07, 2026

Pentagon cuts academic ties with ‘woke' Harvard to focus on training ‘warriors'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is ending graduate-level programs for military personnel at the school, which he claimed had become a breeding ground for "radical ideologies."

Washington Post Politics
Feb 07, 2026

Adam Schiff is a leader of Democrats' opposition to Trump. He also has to govern.
Six years after leading Trump's first impeachment trial, Schiff reflects on the balance Democrats must strike between opposing Trump and lawmaking.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Trump refuses to apologize over video showing the Obamas as apes
"No, I didn't make a mistake," the president said.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

John Phelan, Trump's Navy secretary, listed in Epstein flight logs
Documents indicate that Navy Secretary John Phelan was a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein's Boeing 727 for two transatlantic flights in 2006.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Alleged key participant in 2012 Benghazi attack brought to U.S. to face charges
Officials announce the arrest of a man they called a key participant in the 2012 attack in Benghazi, Libya, that killed a U.S. ambassador and three others.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Trump shares, then deletes video depicting Obamas as apes
Tim Scott, the sole Black Republican in the Senate, called it "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House."

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Trump shares video depicting Obamas as apes
Tim Scott, the sole Black Republican in the Senate, called it ‘the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House.'

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Justice Dept. announces arrest of ‘key participant' in 2012 Benghazi attack
Officials announce the arrest of a man they called "a key participant" in the 2012 attack in Benghazi, Libya, that killed a U.S. ambassador and three others.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Those seeking to sue ICE for injuries or damage face an uphill battle
Scores of claims are expected to arise out of the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. Experts say suing the government will be tough.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Want to sue ICE for a bloody nose or broken fence? It's an uphill battle.
Many allege injuries or property damaged during the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. Experts say suing the government will be tough.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

What Democrats are demanding in exchange for funding ICE
Republicans have criticized Democrats' proposals as "a ridiculous Christmas list" but say they're willing to negotiate.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Minnesota courts buckle as immigration surge swamps judges, prosecutors
Amid an immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis area, judges have lost patience with the Trump administration, saying officials are flouting their orders.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Minnesota courts buckle from flood of immigration cases
Amid an immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis area, judges have lost patience with the Trump administration, saying officials are flouting their orders.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 06, 2026

They ushered their states through covid. Now they want to lead them.
Why doctors who led the pandemic response in their states are running for office.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Trump launches TrumpRx.gov, branding his push to lower prescription prices
The president has argued his drug-pricing initiative ‘should win us the midterms.' Experts say its impact could be positive but limited.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 05, 2026

U.S., Russia to resume high-level military talks
A U.S. official called the deal a by-product of ongoing efforts to end the Ukraine war. It came as a key nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow expired.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Slotkin declines DOJ interview request in ‘illegal orders' video case
Sen. Elissa Slotkin and other Democratic lawmakers filed a video last year reminding troops that they can ignore illegal orders.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Texas special election emboldens Democrats heading into federal midterms
Races in the Lone Star State are among those that will be key to determining which party controls the U.S. House.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Trump to launch TrumpRx.gov, branding his push to lower prescription prices
The president has argued his drug-pricing initiative ‘should win us the midterms.' Experts say its impact could be positive but limited.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Supreme Court clears way for California voting map that bolsters Democrats
The Supreme Court allowed a new California voting map that could help Democrats gain up to five seats in Congress.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Lee Hamilton, foreign policy leader in Congress, dies at 94
President Barack Obama called the Indiana Democrat "one of the most influential voices on international relations and American national security."

Washington Post Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Mexican cartel scion, wanted in journalist's death, sentenced to 5 years
Mexico has sought Damaso Lopez Serrano's extradition since 2020, charging him with ordering the killing of Javier Valdez, an award-winning journalist in Mexico who covered the drug trade in Culiacán.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Fulton County goes to court to demand return of ballots seized by FBI
Robb Pitts, chairman of the Fulton County board of commissioners, vowed county officials would use "every resource" to secure ballots and other material.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Fulton County demands return of ballots seized by federal officials
Fulton County officials go to court to demand return of ballots and other election materials seized by federal agents last week.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Border czar Tom Homan says 700 ICE and CBP officers are leaving Minneapolis
The reduction is a significant scale back of the Department of Homeland Security's presence in Minnesota and comes after two U.S. citizens were fatally shot.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Trump digs in on ballroom size, saying height will match that of White House
Review panels and a federal judge have asked if the project can be made smaller. Historic preservationists say the planned 90,000-square-foot addition will overshadow the mansion.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Trump plans to install Christopher Columbus statue outside White House
The president has worked to recognize the explorer, saying Italian-Americans should "remember" Trump's efforts when they go vote.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Gavin Newsom sat by his mother during her assisted suicide, and came to terms with anger and grief
The governor and potential presidential candidate spoke about his mother's controversial decision to end her life and the impact it had on his political beliefs.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Standoff over ICE tactics could trigger another partial government shutdown
Democrats have demanded that Republicans agree to accountability measures to rein in personnel from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Texas Democrats taste victory, then turn on each other
Days after their win in a state Senate race, reports of a racially charged comment roil the U.S. Senate primary contest.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Defense Dept. effort to punish Mark Kelly draws skepticism from judge
A federal judge said Pete Hegseth appeared to be expanding restrictions on free speech that have applied only to active-duty service members.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 03, 2026

How every House member voted on the shutdown and ICE funding
See how your representative voted to end the partial shutdown and fund most of the government through September. Congress only has ten days to reach an agreement on ICE funding

Washington Post Politics
Feb 03, 2026

House votes to end government shutdown, buy time for ICE talks
The deal would fund most of the government through September. But Congress would have only 10 days to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 03, 2026

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier
The White House said the aircraft was "acting aggressively" when it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was sent to the Middle East amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Clintons finalize deal to appear for House Epstein investigation depositions
Bill and Hillary Clinton are expected to sit for depositions on Feb. 27 and 26, respectively.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Pentagon warns Scouts to make ‘core value reforms' or lose military support
The relationship dates back decades, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized the organization for allowing girls to join and changing its name from Boy Scouts.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Pentagon warns Scouts to restore ‘core values' or lose military support
The relationship dates back decades, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized the organization for allowing girls to join and changing its name from Boy Scouts.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Clintons told to solidify plans for Epstein testimony or face renewed contempt vote
The House Oversight Committee chairman told the Clintons to confirm plans for depositions by Tuesday or the House would move forward with a contempt hearing.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 03, 2026

House to vote on reopening government, extending ICE funding
The deal would fund most of the government through September. But Congress would have only 10 days to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Despite 3 million files, Epstein release leaves big questions unanswered
The members of Congress who wrote the law requiring disclosure of the files are still looking for explanations.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein investigation, ahead of contempt vote
The Clintons faced a vote on contempt of Congress after not appearing for scheduled depositions.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Federal officers in Minneapolis to start wearing body cams, DHS says
The decision to equip federal agents in Minneapolis with body cameras comes after federal agents in the metropolitan area shot and killed two people.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Trump wants to ‘nationalize the voting,' seeking to grab states' power
Trump, who continues to falsely claim that he won the 2020 election, has baselessly alleged widespread fraud.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Justice Dept. demotes Ed Martin, stripping Trump ally of most authority
Top Justice Department officials have stripped Ed Martin of the bulk of his expansive responsibilities.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 02, 2026

House GOP searches for votes to reopen government with razor-thin majority
House Democrats have indicated privately that they do not plan to support the plan, leaving Republicans to go it alone.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 02, 2026

House GOP seeks to push funding bill through its razor-thin margin
House Democrats have indicated privately that they do not plan to support the plan, leaving Republicans to go it alone.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Trump team has $400 million, and 5 other campaign money takeaways
The Democratic Party on the national level has a mere fraction of what Republicans have heading into the 2026 midterms. Big donors like Elon Musk are back, too.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Trump family crypto firm sold major stake to UAE investment firm
The investment, worth a reported $500 million, gave Emirati-backed investors a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial, a Trump crypto company.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

House speaker ‘confident' partial shutdown will end by Tuesday
Speaker Mike Johnson says he's prepared to pass funding measures, already approved by the Senate, with the sole support of House Republicans.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Trump tries humor, gets some silence at black-tie dinner with ‘people I hate'
In a frenetic presidency marked by jarring contrasts, he added another Saturday night: suiting up in black-tie regalia amid mass immigration protests and telling jokes about invading Greenland.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Trump tries humor, gets some silence, at black-tie dinner with ‘people I hate'
In a frenetic presidency marked by jarring contrasts, he added another Saturday night: suiting up in black-tie regalia amid mass immigration protests and telling jokes about invading Greenland.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

In Texas, Democrats narrow GOP's U.S. House majority, win upset in state Senate
Democrats flipped a state Senate district that President Donald Trump won by double digits. In a House election, the outcome slimmed the GOP's margin further.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

In Texas, Democrats narrow GOP's U.S. House majority, land state Senate upset
Democrats flipped a state Senate district that President Donald Trump won by double digits. In a House election, the outcome slimmed the GOP's margin further.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

In Texas, Democrats narrow U.S. House majority, land state Senate upset
Democrats flipped a state Senate district that President Donald Trump won by double digits. In a House election, the outcome slimmed the GOP's margin further.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Judge ordered 5-year-old released, but data shows ICE is detaining more kids
As family detentions spike, the Trump administration is increasingly ensnaring the youngest, and most vulnerable, lawyers and advocates say.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Mayors look at Minneapolis with concern and wonder: Is my city next?
Interviews with a dozen from both parties show dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns and dismay with the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Trump's immigration crackdown means more children detained by ICE
As family detentions spike, the Trump administration is increasingly ensnaring the youngest, and most vulnerable, lawyers and advocates say.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Why a Minnesota child's family doesn't want ICE to deport her murderer
Demands that state and local authorities turn over "the worst of the worst" could set a killer free, a family worries.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Democrats narrow GOP House majority as Menefee wins Texas special election
After Christian Menefee is sworn in, Democrats will have 214 House seats. Republicans currently hold 218, giving House Speaker Mike Johnson a razor-thin majority.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 31, 2026

DOJ misconduct complaint against D.C. federal judge dismissed
Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of D.C. was accused of bias by the Justice Department, which then failed to provide evidence against him.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Democrats to shake up primary map, as 12 states vie to be among the first
The Democratic National Committee plans to select up to five states to hold the first primaries or caucuses to nominate its candidate in the 2028 cycle.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Judge denies Minnesota's request for immediate end to immigration crackdown
Minnesota officials had said the immigration crackdown was endangering public safety in their state.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Judge denies Minnesota's request for immediate end to immigration surge
Minnesota officials had said the immigration crackdown was endangering public safety in their state.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Republicans relearn the lesson that shutdowns go poorly for them
After last year's 43-day shutdown, GOP senators sought to eliminate as much risk as possible for federal funding.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 31, 2026

New evidence shows Andrew proposed Epstein visit to Buckingham Palace
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, suggested dinner at the palace and seems to appear in photos newly released by the Justice Department.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Epstein file photos appear to show Andrew crouched over female on floor
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, seems to be in images released by the Justice Department.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Democrats want to ‘reimagine' immigration enforcement. Just don't say ‘abolish ICE.'
Democrats, quiet on immigration for most of the last year, are suddenly campaigning on it. But there is worry about overreach.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Trump wants to build a 250-foot-tall arch, dwarfing the Lincoln Memorial
The president is eying a plot of land near Memorial Bridge. The art critic who proposed the idea called for a smaller arch or for Trump to pick a new site.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Most of the federal government shuts down, but a quick end is in sight
The House is expected to take up a measure Monday to reopen agencies. Congress still has a fight ahead over new restrictions on immigration enforcement.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Senate passes funding deal, but short-term shutdown still expected
A temporary funding lapse is expected over the weekend, as Speaker Mike Johnson says the House can consider the agreement early next week.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Justice Department releases large cache of additional Epstein files
The Justice Department has released the latest batch of files related to the federal investigations of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Alex Pretti shooting
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement regarding Alex Pretti's death signals an apparent shift from DOJ's handling so far of shootings involving agents.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Shutdown looms as Senate works on funding deal
A temporary funding lapse is expected over the weekend, as Speaker Mike Johnson says the House can consider the agreement early next week.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Pretti shooting
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement signals an apparent shift from its handling so far of shootings involving agents.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Trump says he's reopening Venezuelan airspace and Americans may visit
Venezuelan officials welcomed the announcement, which followed the U.S. capture this month of their president, Nicolás Maduro.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Trump says Venezuela safe for Americans; State Dept. warns against travel
President Donald Trump says he's reopening "all commercial airspace over Venezuela" and Americans can travel there "very shortly."

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Justice Department says it's releasing 3 million more documents from Epstein files
The Justice Department says it is releasing the latest batch of files related to the federal investigations of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Justice Department says it opened civil rights investigation into Pretti's shooting
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement signals an apparent shift from its handling so far of shootings involving agents.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

What a new Fed chair could mean for the economy
President Donalf Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair, potentially affecting interest rates and the economy

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Luigi Mangione won't face death penalty in case of UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty on charges of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is nearly over
Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns, but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires Sunday.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Don Lemon arrested by federal officials in connection with church protest
Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Trump says U.S. will decertify Canadian-made planes, threatens 50% tariff
The president accused Canada of blocking the sale of U.S.-made Gulfstream aircraft and said he would raise tariffs in the latest dispute to rock the once-chummy relationship.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is already nearly over
Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires on Sunday.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard's appearance at Fulton County FBI raid raises questions
Lawmakers called for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to explain the presence of the nation's top spy at a domestic law enforcement action in Georgia.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Senate aims to vote on funding deal before shutdown deadline
Republicans and Democrats in the Senate reached an agreement late Thursday but are still working to tee up a vote.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Ukraine wakes to possible pause in Russian energy strikes after Trump call
Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting Ukraine's power facilities. Zelensky said if Russia followed through, he would pause strikes on Russia's energy industry.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax records
The case means Trump has again filed a claim for a large amount of money against the government he oversees, putting him on both sides of the potential negotiating table.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Democrats and Trump strike government funding deal as shutdown looms
President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats say they've agreed to separate DHS funding from a larger spending package after the killing of Alex Pretti.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Senate pushes for Homeland Security funding deal as shutdown looms
Most of the federal government is expected to shut down beginning Saturday as Republicans and Democrats scramble to strike a deal on DHS funding.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Justice Dept. brings federal charge against man accused of attack on Rep. Omar
He faces a count alleging that he "forcibly assaulted, opposed, impeded, intimidated, and interfered with ... an officer and employee of the United States" as Omar was performing her official duties as a member of Congress.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Federal and local authorities charge man accused of attack on Rep. Omar
The Hennepin County attorney said felony charges were filed after a federal misdemeanor charge was brought to avoid the chance the suspect could receive a presidential pardon if convicted.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles
Follow President Trump's 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.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Funding vote fails in Senate ahead of potential government shutdown
Most of the federal government is expected to shut down beginning Saturday as Republicans and Democrats scramble to strike a deal on DHS funding.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Handling of Pretti investigation has some prosecutors on verge of quitting
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis, deeply frustrated by the response to the shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, have suggested they could resign en masse.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Handling of Pretti probe prompts prosecutors to consider resignations
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis, deeply frustrated by the response to the shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, have suggested they could resign en masse.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Trump's Ukraine peace ambitions threatened by stubborn realities
Russia's foreign minister shot down the security guarantees demanded by Ukraine for any deal, once again saying the current regime in Kyiv should end.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Sen. Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor, seeks ‘common ground'
Klobuchar is likely to jump into a race that was upended after Gov. Tim Walz (D) made a surprise announcement this month that he would drop his reelection bid.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Friction emerges between Trump and Venezuelan opposition over Machado's return
The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Washington Post Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Friction emerges between Trump, Venezuelan opposition over Machado's return
The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.

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