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Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

Trump says staunch ally Greene has ‘lost her way'
The Republican congresswoman accused the White House of focusing on foreign affairs instead of domestic ones.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene in SNAP fight again
The battle over funding for the nation's largest anti-hunger program has left millions wondering how they will afford food.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

Supreme Court to decide if mail-in ballots may arrive after Election Day
An appeals court found that federal law requires all ballots be received by Election Day.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

Trump administration wants Supreme Court to intervene in SNAP fight again
The battle over funding for the nation's largest anti-hunger program has left millions wondering how they will afford food.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

U.S. strikes two more alleged drug boats, pushing death toll past 75
The attacks in the eastern Pacific Ocean, disclosed Monday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, killed six people, he said.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

The health care battle behind the shutdown roils North Carolina politics
The health care debate has become a "microcosm of the midterms" in the battleground state as rising premiums hit.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

The health care battle fueling the shutdown roils North Carolina politics
The health care debate has become a "microcosm of the midterms" in the battleground state as rising premiums hit.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

Trump pardons Giuliani, other allies who sought to overturn 2020 election
None of the more than 75 people listed have been charged with federal crimes, though several have been prosecuted in states.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

Supreme Court won't hear challenge to landmark gay marriage ruling
The announcement indicates there is not an appetite among the high court's conservative majority to revisit one of the court's most significant decisions in recent years.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

These are the Democrats who broke ranks to vote for the shutdown deal
Sens. Dick Durbin, Tim Kaine and others supported a deal paving the way to end the shutdown. A final deal would need support from the House and president.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

A Rastafarian goes to the Supreme Court after a prison shaved his dreadlocks
The question is not whether Damon Landor was mistreated but whether he can sue the individual prison officials and guards for damages.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

Appeals court backs ruling requiring full SNAP benefit payments for November
The court ruling is the latest in a weeks-long legal battle over the fate of the nation's largest public initiative to combat hunger.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2025

Appeals court denies Trump effort to halt full SNAP benefits for November
Back-and-forth court rulings have led to confusion and frustration over SNAP subsidies that help 42 million recipients pay for groceries.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2025

More than 10,000 flights delayed in worst day of disruptions since shutdown
More than 2,800 flights were canceled Sunday, while Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said the shutdown's impact on airports is "only going to get worse."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2025

Senate takes key vote toward ending government shutdown
The deal that split Democrats doesn't extend expiring ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2025

Late-night Senate deal opens path to ending shutdown but splits Democrats
The deal that split Democrats doesn't extend expiring ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2025

Senate moves toward deal to end shutdown, but hurdles remain
The proposal under discussion doesn't include more funding for ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2025

Ten seconds in the Oval Office that overshadowed Trump's drug-price win
A press conference collapse has sparked days of memes and jokes. Not all are accurate.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2025

Flight cancellations ‘only going to get worse,' transportation secretary says
More than 1,400 flights scheduled for Sunday were canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2025

Trump administration orders states to pause paying full SNAP benefits
A memo issued by the Agriculture Department warns states that if they do not comply with the new orders, they will face consequences.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2025

Ranking the 2028 Republican presidential contenders
Most of the contenders here are among Trump's closest allies, but a non-MAGA candidate could bubble up.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2025

Trump's ‘guns-a-blazing' threat to Nigeria shocked key players, aides
President Trump's threat to go "guns-a-blazing" into Nigeria concerned U.S. military officials in Africa and surprised even those who had been pushing the issue.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2025

U.S. flight cancellations upend weekend travel as shutdown drags on
More than 1,000 flights scheduled for Sunday have been canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2025

Trump demands ACA subsidy changes as Senate remains divided over shutdown
Republicans say any vote on extra Obamacare subsidies would come only after the Senate resumes funding. The president has his own ideas to redirect the health insurance money.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2025

Trump urges Senate GOP to give ACA subsidies directly to Americans
Obamacare subsidies have been a sticking point for Democrats. The president wants to send the funds directly to Americans, which would require congressional action.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2025

A closer look at Trump's apparent struggles to fight off sleep in the Oval Office
A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent nearly 20 minutes battling to keep his eyes open at a recent Oval Office event.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2025

The shortest and longest government shutdowns in U.S. history
The government shut down on Oct. 1. Here's a look at the shortest and longest government shutdowns in U.S. history.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2025

Democrats swept elections far beyond the big races in referendum on Trump
Beyond the big governors and New York mayor contests, Democrats on Tuesday flipped city councils, school boards and county commissions.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2025

Democrats' election sweep goes far beyond big races — from clerks to coroners
Beyond the big governors and New York mayor contests, Democrats on Tuesday swept city councils, school boards and county commissions.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2025

How Pelosi got her groove back: Fighting with Trump
The Democrat spent eight years in the wilderness of House minority, but her Trump clashes returned her to icon status.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2025

Trump says U.S. officials will not attend G-20 summit in South Africa
In making the announcement, the president repeated claims — which lack any evidence — that White South Africans are being murdered and persecuted.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Supreme Court temporarily blocks order on releasing SNAP benefits
The order pauses, for now, a lower court ruling directing the Trump administration to release November benefits in full on Friday.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Judge blocks Trump from deploying National Guard in Oregon
The judge, who was appointed by Trump, said the attempted deployment in Portland exceeded the president's authority.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Trump pardons retired New York cop convicted of acting as Chinese agent
The former NYPD officer was sentenced to 18 months in prison in April on charges he stalked a New Jersey couple as part of a Chinese government plot.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

On Trump's urging, Justice Dept. investigating foreign meatpackers
Only a handful of large meatpackers control the industry in the U.S. as a result of consolidation.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block order on releasing SNAP benefits
A federal judge had directed the administration to release full benefits for November. The administration is appealing the order.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

This North Carolina Democrat can't win her district. So she's running as a Republican.
In her crusade against gerrymandering, Kate Barr is challenging her Republican congressman in the GOP primary to make a point.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Trump pardons New York Mets great Darryl Strawberry
In 1995, Strawberry pleaded guilty to a felony after he failed to report $350,000 in income from autographs, personal appearances and sales of memorabilia.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Trump flirts with exempting Hungary's Orban from Russia oil sanctions
Hungary has remained a defiant outlier as much of Europe has stopped purchasing Russian oil since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor with focus on affordability
Elected to the House as a moderate, Elise Stefanik evolved into a fierce Trump defender, and her announcement could set up a faceoff with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

How a backlash to Trump fueled Democratic gains with Latino voters
The president's deportation policies, along with high prices and changes in who turned out to vote propelled a shift in this year's election.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Flight cancellations hit major airports on first day of FAA reductions
Airlines have canceled more than 1,000 flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Trump wants to abolish the filibuster. GOP senators aren't on board.
The president wants to end the filibuster to reopen the government and to do "so many things."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

In Johnson's district, fury over SNAP, but little blame for him or Trump
People who use SNAP in Mike Johnson's congressional district wonder why his power hasn't protected them, but many lay the blame on Washington's dysfunction.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

In MAGA stronghold, fury over SNAP but little blame for Trump in shutdown
People who use SNAP in Mike Johnson's congressional district wonder why his power hasn't protected them, but many lay the blame on Washington's dysfunction.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Labor Department social media campaign depicts a White male workforce
The campaign has drawn scrutiny, with critics saying it is not realistically portraying the country's diversity and is sending messages that feel exclusionary.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Trump deportations, high prices propel Democratic gains with Latinos
Changes in who turned out to vote also factored in, adding to questions about whether Republicans can reprise Trump's 2024 inroads in the midterms.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2025

Travelers brace for turmoil as flight cuts kick in at major U.S. airports
Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Trump pardons former Tennessee House speaker, top aide awaiting prison
Trump has granted clemency in the opening year of his term to several former elected officials convicted on corruption-related charges.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Trump ally Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor
Elected to the House as a moderate, Elise Stefanik evolved into a fierce Trump defender, and her announcement could set up a faceoff with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Trump ally Elise Stefanik to announce run for New York governor Friday
Elected to the House as a moderate, Stefanik evolved into a fierce Trump defender, and her announcement could set up a faceoff with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Flight reductions to begin at the nation's busiest airports on Friday
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect dozens of markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Senate rejects bipartisan bid to prevent Trump from attacking Venezuela
Administration officials, hoping to reassure wary Republicans, have claimed in recent days that there is no plan for military intervention, despite the president's threats.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Judge orders Trump administration to release full SNAP benefits by Friday
In his ruling, Judge John McConnell said USDA is causing "irreparable harm" by not releasing full funding: "The evidence shows that people will go hungry."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Citing shutdown, military won't participate in NFL Veterans Day events
November is usually filled with "Salute to Service" events featuring the military — but with no government funding, flyovers and honor guards are a no-go this year.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

NFL Veterans Day flyovers, honor guards canceled due to shutdown
November is usually filled with NFL "Salute to Service" events that feature the military — but with no government funding, it's a no-go this year.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Supreme Court allows Trump to end policy of self-identifying gender on passports
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the administration to end for now a policy under which people can self-identify their gender on passports.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Senate readies war powers vote to oppose Trump's Venezuela threats
It's unclear whether the measure will pass after administration officials have tried to reassure Republicans who signaled they may support the effort.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Trump, long fixated on ‘fat drug,' announces deal to lower its price
The president has cited the high cost of GLP-1 drugs, which help with weight loss, as his go-to example in his push to reduce U.S. drug prices.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

In her own words: Pelosi plans to retire after decades in charge
In recent weeks, Nancy Pelosi has grown reflective of her time as House speaker. Here are some notable moments she recalled from her 20 years in leadership.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Nation's busiest airports face FAA's cut in flights, initial list shows
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect dozens of markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

House Democrats request interview with former prince Andrew on Epstein
In a letter, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee asked for Andrew's help to "understand the full extent of [Epstein's] criminal operations."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement from Congress
The former speaker will leave the House at end of next year, wrapping up an almost four-decade run in Congress without parallel.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Trump, long fixated on ‘fat drug,' to announce deal to lower its price
The president has cited the high cost of GLP-1 drugs, which help with weight loss, as his go-to example in his push to reduce U.S. drug prices.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Elections show a path to power for Democrats, even as GOP redistricts
Republicans are winning the gerrymandering arms race but Democrats can still win the House if they perform like they did in Tuesday's elections.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Ranking the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders
There already are a few standouts among Democrats' potential 2028 candidates, but the long road to the next presidential contest features plenty of dark horses.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Heritage staff in open revolt over leader's defense of Tucker Carlson
At least five members of Heritage's antisemitism task force resigned after Roberts defended Carlson's interview with antisemitic white nationalist Nick Fuentes.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2025

Trump's ill-defined nuclear test threat compels a response from Putin
Amid the dangerous back and forth, Moscow rejected U.S. claims it had breached a testing moratorium but said it would assess what preparations would be needed to conduct one.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

FAA orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect 40 markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Maine Democrat won't run again for House, blames threats, toxic politics
Rep. Jared Golden, whose district is the most pro-Trump in the country represented by a Democrat, says he's "grown tired of the increasing incivility and plain nastiness" in politics.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Republicans shaken by election losses — and split on how to fix things
Trump urges GOP to pass legislation to make them unbeatable; Vance says no more ‘infighting.' Others in the party have different views.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

U.S. orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect 40 markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

As war came to his doorstep, Jefferson fled Monticello but years later returned to power as president.
When British forces under Benedict Arnold sailed up the James River to invade Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, then Governor, hesitated and then fled. Years later he returned to power and became president.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

How Newsom and allies delivered a redistricting counterpunch against Trump
The Democratic victory marks a concrete rebuttal to the president's political agenda less than a year into his second term.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Supreme Court debates legality of Trump's tariffs
The closely watched case could have major implications for global trade, the U.S. economy and Americans' pocketbooks.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Supreme Court appears skeptical of legality of most of Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court held arguments on one of the most important cases of its term, testing whether the president has authority to impose wide-ranging tariffs.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

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
Nov 05, 2025

When will the Supreme Court rule on tariffs?


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Mamdani win draws celebration on global left, condemnation in Israel
His international roots and pluralist campaign attracted global attention. An Israeli government minister urged New York Jews to move to Israel.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Live updates: Supreme Court debates legality of Trump's tariffs
The closely watched case could have major implications for global trade, the U.S. economy and Americans' pocketbooks.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Arguments have concluded


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Supreme Court Justices questioned Oregon solicitor general Benjamin Gutman, on why tariffs or taxes could be...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Sotomayor asks if tariffs should be used in the way Trump has done


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Justice Neil M. Gorsuch noted that the "key part" of the case is the issue of...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh noted that President Donald Trump has used tariffs for foreign...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Solicitor General D. John Sauer is now doing his rebuttal, signaling that the arguments are nearing...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

The oral arguments before the Supreme Court feature some figures familiar to the justices, as well...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Justice Samuel Alito asked Benjamin Gutman, Oregon's solicitor general, whether the case would be different if...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Where things stand so far


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch questioned why statute would allow a president to shut down...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Neal Katyal, an attorney arguing against the tariffs, is done. The justices are now hearing from...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Justice Neil M. Gorsuch asked Neal Katyal, the lawyer representing the opposition to President Donald Trump's...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Coney Barrett questions how refunds would work


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Kavanaugh, Katyal go back and forth on case law


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Neal Katyal, the lawyer arguing against President Donald Trump's tariffs, alleged that the Trump administration was...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Rather than rely on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), President Donald Trump could seek...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Neal Katyal, the lawyer arguing against the new tariffs, said that the government has argued in...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Justice Samuel Alito challenged Neal Katyal, the lawyer representing the opposition to President Donald Trump's tariffs,...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Justice Elena Kagan asked Neal Katyal, who is arguing against the tariffs, if it matters what...


Washington Post Politics
Nov 05, 2025

Alito asks if tariffs could be used to prevent a war


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