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Washington Post Politics
Sep 25, 2026

For Trump and Xi, a warm farewell and unfinished business
The presidents praised their relationship over tea and viewed America's founding documents, with few apparent breakthroughs on the issues dividing their countries.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Jury in Trayon White Sr. bribery trial says it can't reach verdict
White was charged with accepting $35,000 from a D.C. government contractor in exchange for agreeing to pressure D.C. officials to renew contracts that his companies had obtained for violence-interruption services.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Bipartisan group of senators urge Trump to disinvite Putin from G-20
Top senators on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees argue the invitation legitimizes the Russian assault on Ukraine.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Saudis have not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, U.S. intelligence assesses
The sobering outlook has compounded concerns from some U.S. lawmakers about President Donald Trump's agreement to assist the kingdom with establishing a civilian nuclear program.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Republican senators are starting to break from Trump in noticeable ways
And what else happened this week in the Trump administration.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Government can use Social Security data to identify noncitizen voters, Supreme Court rules
President Donald Trump wants to let states use a federal database that includes voters' personal information to check for noncitizens on voter rolls.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Trump's newest rebranding project: The technology formerly known as AI
He's trying to label the technology as "superintelligence" and says he pitched the term to Xi Jinping.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Trump to campaign in deep-red states as GOP plays defense
The president is expected to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama next week.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Here are the midterm polls that caught our eye this week.
Another round of interesting midterm polls this week find an electorate dissatisfied with President Donald Trump and mostly souring on Republicans in marquee races.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 25, 2026

What does Trump want with the U.N.?
The president has been critical of the organization, but the prestige it holds provides an opportunity to literally speak on the world stage.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on her lieutenant governor to resign
An investigation found that Dale Caldwell sexually harassed a woman and violated state ethics rules. He has denied allegations of misconduct, and Sherrill said Caldwell had until Friday to step down.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Who attended the White House dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping?
AI executives and some of the country's most prominent CEOs were on the list for the state dinner honoring Xi Jinping, which showcased the complex ties between the world's two largest economies.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes Supreme Court's use of emergency docket
In a public appearance, Jackson said the high court's use of the emergency docket was "problematic" and called for more restraint from her colleagues when using it.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

I watched 24 hours of Trump TV. Buckle up.
What does the TV president look like without press corps footage?

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Who is attending the White House dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping?
AI executives and some of the country's most prominent CEOs are on the list for tonight's state dinner honoring Xi Jinping, which showcases the complex ties between the world's biggest economies.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

In Texas, Talarico pitches a Fox News debate as Paxton stays silent
The state's Democratic and Republican Senate candidates have not squared off yet.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow ‘third country' deportations for now
A lower court blocked the policy, which has sent thousands of migrants to countries where they are not citizens.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Democratic House candidate arrested during Netanyahu protest in NYC
Darializa Avila Chevalier was among several progressive elected officials and nominees who protested Netanyahu's speech at the U.N.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

With Netanyahu at the U.N., Mamdani plants an olive tree with Palestinians
The Israeli prime minister, in his address to the U.N. General Assembly, called Mamdani "the antisemitic mayor of New York."

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Trump is plowing ahead with an unpopular arch
A Supreme Court ruling on the ballroom appears to have opened the door for him.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Trump shows off helipad to Xi Jinping, calls him an ‘expert on stone'
The U.S. president was racing to finish the project before his Chinese counterpart visited, The Post previously reported.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Republicans are breaking from Trump on Iran. So what will they do about it?
Congress has rendered itself powerless to start and stop wars, despite the Constitution.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

For Trump and Xi, a day of pageantry and competing priorities
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to press Washington on Taiwan, while President Donald Trump wants help on manufacturing and restraint on Iran.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Senate rejects measure to block Trump from ordering more strikes on Iran
The administration ignored passage of a similar resolution in June, arguing that it lacks the force of law.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

How every senator voted on the Iran war powers resolution
The Senate failed to block President Donald Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran in a 49-50 vote.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

California Supreme Court rules sheriff must return seized ballots
The court ruled unanimously in two cases stemming from a vote last year on a ballot measure.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

MMR vaccine is ‘safe and effective,' Trump's FDA nominee tells lawmakers
At Heidi Overton's confirmation hearing, Sen. Bill Cassidy and other skeptical senators are asking about two of the most controversial topics before the agency.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Trump officials end review of how arch could harm historic sites
A required consultation process with local preservationists is being terminated, a Trump appointee said Thursday.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Trump called the MMR vaccine potentially lethal. His FDA pick says it's safe.
At Heidi Overton's confirmation hearing, Sen. Bill Cassidy and other skeptical senators are asking about two of the most controversial topics before the agency.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Trump-backed Nevada Republican exaggerated Bronze Star award in two campaigns
Congressional hopeful David Flippo said his staff made a mistake in an announcement video in 2023. The video was deleted three years later.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Court dismisses Trump lawsuit against Iowa pollster, Des Moines Register
The case centered on a 2024 poll that showed Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by three percentage points among likely voters in Iowa.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Iowa court rules against Trump, citing First Amendment protections
The case centered on a 2024 poll that showed Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by three percentage points among likely voters in Iowa.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Two pandas heading to Atlanta zoo, Xi Jinping announces
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are the latest additions to the cohort of furry ambassadors the Chinese have sent to the U.S. recently.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

This U.S. zoo will soon get two giant pandas, Xi Jinping announces
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are the latest additions to the cohort of furry ambassadors the Chinese have sent to the U.S. recently.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Trump ad airing with government funding despite law against ‘propaganda'
A TV ad boosting President Trump and saying that it was paid for by the U.S. government is airing in two major markets despite a federal law against using tax funds for "propaganda."

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Texas voter-registration backlog could affect midterms
County officials are suddenly facing a high volume of online applications, some nearly a year old, linked to a state error.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

The Pollwatcher: The big, unseen factor in how voters decide midterm elections
Plus: How can you tell if a poll invitation is legitimate?

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Trump courts Xi with pomp as China seeks greater global influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to press Washington on Taiwan, while President Donald Trump wants help on manufacturing and restraint on Iran.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Florida Democratic Senate nominee avoids trial over arrest at DeSantis office
The case stems from a May sit-in spurred by the state's new congressional maps.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

How the fate of a rural hospital could help flip the House
In one Virginia race and others, Democrats are highlighting the rising costs of health care and possible closures of facilities, putting Republicans on defense.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

One Republican could hold back the party's candidates in Pennsylvania. And it's not Trump.
Pennsylvania Republicans are starting to worry that the state's lopsided race for governor is directly affecting four of the nation's most competitive House races.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Pete Buttigieg is barnstorming for Democrats. Voters are intrigued.
The former transportation secretary has become a high-demand campaign surrogate, hitting nearly three dozen states. Just don't ask him about the White House — yet.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Pete Buttigieg barnstorms for Democrats in midterms as he weighs 2028 run
The former transportation secretary has become a high-demand campaign surrogate, hitting nearly three dozen states. Just don't ask him about 2028 — yet.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

What to know about Trump's meeting with China's Xi and the economic stakes
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. and China have agreed to extend a trade truce. Here's a guide to what else is happening behind the scenes.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Trump's FDA pick to face scrutiny on vaccines, abortion pill
At Heidi Overton's confirmation hearing, Bill Cassidy and other skeptical senators are expected to ask about two of the most controversial topics before the agency.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 24, 2026

On the campaign trail with Pete Buttigieg as he weighs another presidential run
The former transportation secretary has become a high-demand campaign surrogate for Democrats, hitting nearly three dozen states. Just don't ask him about 2028 — yet.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Trump gives Xi Jinping rare airport welcome as summit visit begins
Trump greeted Xi on the tarmac, an unusual gesture that president's don't typically extend to foreign heads of state, underscoring his desire to court the Chinese leader.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Current White House ballroom architect weighs in on the building's safety
Shalom Baranes says the project's current design meets national building code standards.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Nancy Mace: Republicans will ‘for SURE' lose Senate race in North Carolina
The Post reported Wednesday that Republican officials are growing increasingly anxious that former RNC chair Michael Whatley is on pace to lose the Senate contest.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Democrats again demand Trump's drug-price contracts following Post report
Lawmakers say they cannot judge the effectiveness of the administration's initiative to lower drug prices until the contracts are released.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Hacking group claims to have stolen thousands of FBI employee records
The bureau did not confirm the extent of the breach but said it is investigating the claims from a notorious cybercriminal outfit.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Republican who backs immigration crackdown says his family member shouldn't be deported
Former Maine governor Paul LePage, who is running for a House seat, said his son's father-in-law faces deportation.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Trump invites Putin to this year's G-20 summit in Florida
Planning for the December gathering in Miami comes as security experts warn that escalations between Ukraine and Russia risk deepening the war.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Trump's White House media ban may be on shaky ground
The president is arguing that journalism, protected by the First Amendment, is a threat to national security.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Troy Jackson isn't polished. In Maine, that may be the point.
The former logger who replaced Graham Platner is running a low-key, cargo-shorts campaign against the Republican incumbent. Some voters love it, but others say they can't hear him.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

GOP hold on South Carolina's Senate seat is slipping
Cook Political Report reclassified the race favoring Sen. Darline Graham from "solid Republican" to "likely Republican."

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Missouri congressional map fight returns to Supreme Court for third time
People Not Politicians, an anti-gerrymandering group, asked the Supreme Court late Tuesday to block yet again a map that would likely allow Republicans to pick up an extra seat in the U.S. House.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Andy Beshear drops hints about 2028 at event with Wes Moore
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear told Maryland Gov. Wes Moore that he may not be done campaigning and that the two could make a great team.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Ohio Senate race leads in midterm ad spending at nearly $200 million
The Senate Leadership Fund, a GOP-aligned super PAC, has spent $114 million, more than any other advertiser, while the U.S. Senate race in Ohio leads all midterm contests in advertising spending so far.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

These midterm races have seen the most ad money spent so far
The Senate Leadership Fund, a GOP-aligned super PAC, has spent $114 million, more than any other advertiser, while the U.S. Senate race in Ohio leads all midterm contests in advertising spending so far.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

National Trust, after battling with Trump, to announce legal defense fund
The preservation group, which sued to stop the White House ballroom, says it will push back against the administration's changes to historic sites and laws.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

How have data center politics changed? Look at Texas's Republican governor.
Times have changed for Gov. Greg Abbott when it comes to AI issues.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

GOP appears deeply worried about Senate race in N.C., a once-reliable state
Republicans privately say the key battleground for Senate control may be out of reach as nominee Michael Whatley's ties to the president bog him down.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Democrats are already making moves to run for president. Here's who's doing what.
Governors, former Cabinet officials and Congress members are among those making moves — subtle and otherwise — in their party's shadow primary.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

AI leaders say U.S. and China need a deal. That probably won't happen.
Industry leaders have called for coordination between the global powers on AI, but a lack of trust and internal divisions make agreement unlikely.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

A Miami Republican faces backlash after publicly giving Trump immigration advice
Rep. María Elvira Salazar said the president's immigration enforcement went too far. Many of her constituents disagree.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Which Democrats are laying the groundwork for presidential runs — and how
Governors, former Cabinet officials and Congress members are among those making moves — subtle and otherwise — in their party's shadow primary.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 23, 2026

GOP appears deeply worried about Senate race in N.C., a once reliable state
Republicans privately say the key battleground for Senate control may be out of reach as nominee Michael Whatley's ties to the president bog him down.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

In joint appearance, mutual benefits and risks for El-Sayed and Harris
The Michigan Senate candidate and the former vice president appeared together for a Detroit campaign event

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Kagan declines appeal from surrogate mother who refused to get abortion
McKenna West gave birth to a child with a serious heart defect against the wishes of the biological parents. She has been fighting for a say in the baby's care.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Trump says he's called for a ban on diesel exports
The Trump administration says it is examining whether to implement a diesel export ban as prices rise. Experts say such a move wouldn't fix high prices at the pump.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds removes Trump mentions from campaign website
Donalds is the latest Republican to apparently distance himself from the increasingly unpopular president.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

U.S. and Iran had ‘very good meeting' over ongoing war, Trump says
The United States and Iran held a rare three-hour meeting in New York to discuss ending the war between the two countries, Trump said.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

What's on the ballot in these midterm elections
Democrats have a chance this fall to win control of both chambers of Congress and regain power in some swing states.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

‘Shame on you,' Netanyahu says of Mamdani ahead of trip to NYC
The Israeli leader's appearance at the U.N. General Assembly this week will be his first time in New York since the mayor called for his arrest.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Republican candidates are breaking with Trump on Iran as midterms loom
Republicans in key battleground states are urging a speedy end to the war as new polling suggests only 1 in 4 Americans support it.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Another U.S. service member dies amid Iran war, Pentagon tally shows
The Defense Department's disclosed total stands at 19 fatalities, though U.S. officials say the actual number is higher.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Trump says he's renaming AI to ‘super intelligence'
The change, which he said will be reflected on government documents, comes amid growing anxiety about artificial intelligence.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Trump officials cut 760,000 enrollees from ACA, claiming fraud
Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force concluded that the people were wrongly signed up for the government health care program.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Trump pledges to open new Arctic military bases as he signs Greenland deal
The security agreement gives the president and the Republican Party a foreign policy win heading into the midterm elections.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Trump warns U.N. he might ‘annihilate' Iran as war overshadows diplomacy
The president signed an agreement on Greenland after a speech in which he said domestic politics won't sway his Iran policy.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

GOP senator calls for probe of Trump's son over Russian oligarch's role in wedding
The Utah senator is asking the Judiciary Committee to probe business dealings of presidential family members, also including Hunter Biden.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

GOP senator calls for investigation of Trump's son after report of wedding event
The Utah senator is asking the Judiciary Committee to probe business dealings of presidential family members, also including Hunter Biden.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Republican Sen. John Curtis calls for investigation of Donald Trump Jr.
The Utah senator is asking the Judiciary Committee to probe business dealings of presidential family members, also including Hunter Biden.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Critics say the House hasn't been in session enough. Here are the facts.
The chamber has been out a lot, but that isn't as abnormal as it may seem.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Trump heads to U.N. to tout wins as Iran war overshadows diplomacy
The president plans to promote a Greenland security agreement as the Iran war he launched in February and Russia's assault on Ukraine persist.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Meet the megadonors pouring more than $1.7 billion into the 2026 elections
Billionaires and Elon Musk, who recently temporarily achieved trillionaire status, make up the top individual donors.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

U.N. General Assembly set to open in New York amid wars in Iran and Ukraine
President Donald Trump is due to sign off on a new security arrangement with Denmark and Greenland, as well as meet leaders from Ukraine and Persian Gulf nations.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Trump to address U.N., sign Greenland deal as annual session opens
President Donald Trump is due to sign off on a new security arrangement with Denmark and Greenland, as well as meet leaders from Ukraine and Persian Gulf nations.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

TV networks deny Trump the one thing he craves most: Attention
Trump's attempt to block reporters from the White House could be seen as a distraction.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 22, 2026

Republicans start making moves to challenge JD Vance for 2028 nomination
A fractious GOP presidential contest could force the vice president to reckon with President Donald Trump's unpopular policies.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 21, 2026

Trump's plan to militarize proposed arch raises new legal, safety concerns
Aviation safety experts worry about the prospect of drones stored so close to National Airport, while preservationists say a review process can't go forward now.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 21, 2026

Mamdani hosts Trump at Gracie Mansion as they continue unlikely rapport
The two leaders have traded insults but forged an unusually cordial personal relationship, with regular calls and texts.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 21, 2026

Mamdani hosts Trump at Gracie Mansion as unlikely rapport continues
The two leaders have traded insults but forged an unusually cordial personal relationship, with regular calls and texts.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 21, 2026

White House media bans have been tried before. They rarely hold up in court.
Trump's ban on reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico could run afoul of the Constitution.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 21, 2026

Swing-state billboards use football trash talk to call foul on tariffs
A small-business group is targeting gridiron-obsessed states hit hard by the Trump administration's economic policies.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 21, 2026

Trump seeks fertilizer deal with Russia ally Belarus amid Canadian tensions
The proposed potash purchases would expand trade with a country that helped Moscow launch its invasion of Ukraine.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 21, 2026

Record share of voters motivated to oppose Trump in midterms, poll finds
In a new NBC News survey, 43 percent of registered voters said they want their vote for Congress this fall to send "a signal of opposition" to the president.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 21, 2026

Congressional leaders warn White House against adding controls over NIH grants
Political officials are weighing the creation of a commission to review awards by the National Institutes of Health, The Post reported.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 21, 2026

Democrat Jared Golden endorses Republican Mike Lawler in competitive House race
Golden, who is not running for reelection, said Lawler "has been a true partner to me."

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