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Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

Under Trump, U.S. human rights reports will flag abortion, gender care
In a dramatic break, the State Department intends to scrutinize other countries' abuses by emphasizing entitlements "given to us by God."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

Prosecutors quiz witness on Ed Martin, Bill Pulte moves in Schiff case
Prosecutors questioned a California Republican activist about her contact with Trump administration officials over their mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California).

Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

What the Cheney funeral says about current U.S. and GOP politics
Those sitting in the pews summoned images of a bygone era when raw partisanship was not what defined leadership.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

White House defends Trump calling female reporter ‘Piggy'
The president has escalated his attacks on the press amid political blowback for his handling of files related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items "potentially divisive."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

Cheney's funeral draws Bush, mix of Democrats and Republicans. Not Trump.
The former vice president's funeral was held Thursday at Washington National Cathedral.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

Trump: Democrats ‘traitors' for telling military not to follow unlawful orders
The president said lawmakers who appeared in a video committed "seditious behavior" and should be arrested and put on trial for treason.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

As Trump plans backfire, Democrats are ahead in House redistricting fight
After early redistricting wins, Trump faces setbacks over maps for Texas, Indiana and other Republican-led states, frustrating his allies.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

Cheney's funeral expected to draw Bush and GOP's old guard, not Trump
The former vice president will be honored at the Washington National Cathedral beginning at 11 a.m.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

In surprise shift, Democrats are ahead in redistricting fight
After early redistricting wins, Trump faces setbacks over maps for Texas, Indiana and other Republican-led states, frustrating his allies.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

They retired from the government. Now they're back, protecting forests Trump abandoned.
The U.S. Forest Service lost thousands of workers under Trump. Volunteers and retirees are trying to help — but things are breaking.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 20, 2025

Trump-Marjorie Taylor Greene breakup shakes MAGA: ‘Mom and dad are separated'
In Greene's Georgia congressional district, much of the MAGA base has her back against Trump, who has called her a "traitor."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

Trump to meet New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday
The 34-year-old democratic socialist has faced frequent public attacks from the president and has vowed to resist his agenda.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

House Ethics opens investigation into Republican Rep. Cory Mills
The panel will probe multiple controversies Mills (R-Florida) has faced since joining the House, including allegations he benefited from federal weapons contracts.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

House votes to undo law allowing senators to sue over Jan. 6 subpoenas
The provision, which outraged House members, was tucked into a bill to reopen the government last week.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar
The policy would have fundamentally altered who qualifies for the two federal disability programs by eliminating or limiting a person's age as a factor to consider.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

U.S. pushes new Ukraine peace plan as Trump's Army secretary visits Kyiv
The administration is renewing efforts to end the war, pitching a revised ceasefire proposal and giving a top military official an unusual diplomatic assignment.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

Trump administration agrees not to paint the Eisenhower building before 2026
Historic preservationist groups asked for a preliminary injunction to stop the government from making any changes to the building without undergoing a standard review process.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

Opposing MAGA critics, Trump says he will ‘welcome' foreign workers
Speaking to tech leaders Wednesday, President Donald Trump said companies need immigrant workers because they can't "hire people off an unemployment line" to build chips.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

Noem at odds with Trump-appointed panel over future of FEMA
Instead of further shrinking and dismantling FEMA, the FEMA Review Council wants to make it more independent.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

Noem at odds with Trump-appointed panel over future of FEMA
Instead of further shrinking and dismantling FEMA, the FEMA Review Council wants to make it more independent.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

Trump says he'd ‘love to fire' Powell, renewing attacks on Fed chair
Trump also seemed to pressure Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to somehow persuade Powell to lower interest rates further — or be fired himself.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

Democratic megadonor Tom Steyer announces run for California governor
Steyer, who has a history of spending heavily on political causes, launched his campaign pledging to make the state more affordable.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

Who attended the White House dinner for Mohammed bin Salman
As candles flickered and a piano played in the East Room, leaders of the United States' biggest companies signaled they were open for business with Saudi Arabia.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

Only lawmaker to vote no on Epstein files calls it a ‘principled' stand
Rep. Clay Higgins, an outspoken Trump supporter, said he was "‘NO' on this bill from the beginning," arguing that innocent people will be hurt by the disclosures.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 19, 2025

Inside the effort to force Trump's hand on Epstein
Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna's months-long campaign to outmaneuver the White House on the Epstein files started with a text.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

House Republicans fail in bid to censure Plaskett over Epstein texts
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina), who introduced the resolution, said it was "beyond comprehension" that Plaskett would communicate with Epstein during a hearing.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

House Republicans move to censure Plaskett over text messages with Epstein
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina), who introduced the resolution, said it was "beyond comprehension" that Plaskett would communicate with Epstein during a hearing.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Court blocks GOP-friendly congressional map in Texas
The newly redrawn map would have given Republicans a leg up in as many as five House districts for the 2026 midterm elections. Texas must use its 2021 map.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Since Khashoggi's killing, here's how U.S.-Saudi relations have changed
After Mohammed bin Salman's last White House visit, U.S.-Saudi ties were strained by the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. They've rebounded in Trump's second term.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

House Democrats split over unusual reprimand of one of their own
Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García timed his retirement this month to advantage his chosen successor.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Since Khashoggi killing, here's how U.S.-Saudi relations have changed
After Mohammed bin Salman's last White House visit, U.S.-Saudi ties were strained by the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. They've rebounded in Trump's second term.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

How every House member voted to release the Epstein files
Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to release the investigation files. See how your representative voted.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Congress to send bill to Trump to force disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein files
The House overcame a months-long impasse, and the Senate quickly dispatched with the issue.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Congress sends bill to Trump to force disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein files
The House overcame a months-long impasse, and the Senate quickly dispatched with the issue.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The move sends the legislation to the Senate, where Republican leaders signaled they could move quickly on it.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Court blocks GOP-friendly map in Texas
The map would have given Republicans a leg up in as many as five House districts.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

House votes overwhelmingly to compel release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The move sends the legislation to the Senate, where pressure is growing to make the Justice Department release more documents.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Trump administration revives some funding for IG group
The move marks a reversal of an effort to eliminate funding for the umbrella group that helps support inspectors general offices.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
The de facto Saudi ruler was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are approaching a high point.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Johnson predicts near-unanimous House vote on bill to release Epstein files
An expected successful vote will send the legislation to the Senate, where pressure is mounting to compel the Justice Department to release more documents.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Trump HIV prevention plan shuts out South Africa — the nation most affected
Administration officials say South Africa has "significant means" to fund a promising new drug, lenacapavir, on its own. Critics call the move self-defeating.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Before House vote, bill's supporters push for release of Epstein files
An expected successful vote will send the legislation to the Senate, where pressure is mounting to compel the Justice Department to release more documents.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Trump faces a splintering GOP — and rare dissent from his party
The House of Representatives on Tuesday will vote to release additional investigation files related to the deceased sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 18, 2025

Saudi crown prince to meet Trump in White House, shedding pariah status
The de facto Saudi ruler was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are approaching a high point.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 17, 2025

The conservative group courting young Black voters
A conservative group tied to Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA showed up for homecoming this year at Howard University, a historically Black institution in Washington, D.C. How that visit went and what it says about national politics.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 17, 2025

Larry Summers stepping back from ‘public commitments' over Epstein emails
A longtime Democratic adviser, Summers has had significant influence over economic policymaking for decades.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 17, 2025

Trump says he would sign measure to release Epstein files if it comes to him
It is unclear whether the Senate would take up the measure if the House passes it. Trump would also need to sign the legislation to compel the documents' release.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 17, 2025

Supreme Court to consider case that could limit asylum rights for migrants
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to review the question of what it means for a migrant to "arrive" in the U.S., in a case that could determine whether migrants intercepted before crossing U.S. borders can apply for asylum in the United States.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 17, 2025

Trump defends Tucker Carlson for interviewing white nationalist Fuentes
"You can't tell him who to interview," Trump said about the former Fox News host and Fuentes, a far-right activist who once called Adolf Hitler "awesome."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 17, 2025

Trump signals meeting with Mamdani, says ‘we'll work something out'
Trump repeatedly attacked Mamdani, New York City's democratic socialist mayor-elect who described himself as Trump's "worst nightmare" as he ran for office.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 17, 2025

Fight over abortion could doom Congress's health care plans
Republicans are demanding a change to expiring ACA subsidies to strengthen abortion restrictions. Democrats say it's a non-starter.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 16, 2025

In shift, Trump says House should vote to release Epstein files
Lawmakers pushing for the release of more files are planning a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday alongside victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 16, 2025

Despite Trump's ire, House gaining support on Epstein files vote
Lawmakers pushing for the release of more files are planning a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday alongside victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 16, 2025

The two ends of the Capitol are worlds apart — as the founders intended
The shutdown fight showed the intended power struggle between the House and Senate.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 16, 2025

GOP plans to replace Obamacare have failed. Here's what lawmakers propose now.
Lawmakers are racing toward a mid-December deadline, with Republicans hoping to present side-by-side legislation with Democrats' plan to extend ACA subsidies.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 16, 2025

GOP-led Epstein probe in House creates political friendly fire for Trump
The Republican side of the committee investigating Epstein has kept pushing out troves of emails and documents, and Trump's name keeps coming up.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 16, 2025

Muslim mayor, Jewish voters, Trump rage. London's lessons for Mamdani.
As a fellow Muslim governing a financial capital for the past decade, London's Sadiq Khan offers precedents and cautions for New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 15, 2025

Trump gives second pardon to Jan. 6 participant and pardons two others
The latest pardons underscore the breadth of the efforts the president has taken to clear anyone involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 15, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene's alliance with Trump breaks down in insults
Greene has been more outspoken against Trump recently on several issues, and has urged him to support the release of more files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 15, 2025

Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene in breakup of MAGA allies
In response, Greene accused the president of lying about her due to her stance on the release of more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Trump withdraws support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former MAGA ally
In response, Greene accused the president of making up lies about her over her stance on the release of more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Preservationists sue Trump over plans to paint Eisenhower building
The complaint alleges Trump's plan would ‘permanently alter one of the most architecturally significant and historic structures in the Nation's Capital'

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Officer hospitalized after crash in Vance's motorcade on way to RNC event
The crash happened in Tennessee as the vice president's motorcade made its way to a Republican National Committee fundraiser. The officer's condition was not disclosed.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Epstein texted with House Democrat during Cohen hearing, documents show
Newly released documents from the convicted sex offender's estate include text messages from him that appear to influence the lawmaker's questions to President Donald Trump's personal attorney at a 2019 congressional hearing.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Trump repeals tariffs on some foods as Americans face high grocery prices
President rolls back import levies on beef, tomatoes, coffee and a host of other agricultural goods after administration officials signaled coming changes aimed at addressing consumer complaints about high food costs.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Michelle Obama says America is ‘not ready' for a female president
"Don't even look at me about running because you all are lying. You're not ready for a woman. You are not. So don't waste my time," the former first lady said in a recent interview.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Trump asks Justice to examine Democrats' ties to Epstein; Bondi complies
President Donald Trump suggested the relationships between the disgraced financier and several prominent Democrats deserve more scrutiny than his own connections to Epstein.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Epstein appeared to text with House member during Cohen hearing, documents show
Newly released documents from the convicted sex offender's estate include text messages from him that appear to influence the lawmaker's questions to President Donald Trump's personal attorney at a 2019 congressional hearing.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Trump weighs Venezuela strikes as U.S. forces prepare for attack order
High-level discussions, underway for days, have explored a variety of potential military options, people familiar with the matter said.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Bondi says Justice will investigate relationships to Epstein suggested by Trump
President Donald Trump suggested the relationships between the disgraced financier and several prominent Democrats deserve more scrutiny than his own connections to Epstein.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 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 14, 2025

White House plans dinner for Saudi prince scrutinized in journalist's killing
Trump's formal dinner for Mohammed bin Salman marks a dramatic step in the public rehabilitation of a man once condemned as a pariah.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

White House to host Saudi prince tied by intelligence to journalist's killing
Trump's formal dinner for Mohammed bin Salman marks a dramatic step in the public rehabilitation of a man once condemned as a pariah.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Trump asks Justice Dept. to investigate Epstein ties to Clinton, others
The president suggested that those relationships deserve more scrutiny than his own past ties to the disgraced financier.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Trump names Paul Ingrassia to GSA post after withdrawal over racist texts
Paul Ingrassia had withdrawn his nomination as head of Office of Special Counsel after racist remarks and other controversies.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Jeffrey Epstein's vast web of powerful friends
The recently released messages, which range from the inane to efforts to pull the levers of power, feature members of both political parties.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 14, 2025

Georgia prosecutor keeps case against Trump alive for now
The head of the state prosecuting agency said he would review the case to decide what to do with it.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

Trump faces heat from MAGA base on ‘America First' agenda, Epstein
MAGA leaders erupted over the president's assertion that the U.S. needs foreign workers. That rift and others have raised GOP concerns about enthusiasm ahead of the midterms.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

Trump moves loyalist to GSA posting after previous nomination fell apart
Paul Ingrassia had withdrawn his nomination as head of Office of Special Counsel after racist remarks and other controversies.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

Trump faces resistance in MAGA movement over immigration, Epstein
The rare criticism showed the limits of Trump's authority over the "America First" agenda and raised some GOP concern about enthusiasm ahead of the midterms.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

Justice Dept. sues to block California congressional map that favors Democrats
California voters approved the new map, a counterpunch to Trump-backed redistricting in Texas and other red states, via a ballot measure this month.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

Sen. Fetterman hospitalized after collapsing near home due to heart issue
In a statement, the freshman senator's office said Fetterman is "doing well and receiving routine observation at the hospital."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

Ask us about Epstein, midterms and America
Chief political correspondent Karen Tumulty will be joined by Michael Kranish, author of our series exploring Thomas Jefferson's America, for her chat on Thursday at 12 p.m. ET.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

Your questions on American politics, answered
Chief political correspondent Karen Tumulty was joined by Michael Kranish, author of our series exploring Thomas Jefferson's America, for her biweekly chat.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

This Democrat from a red state could help his party reclaim the House
The former representative plans to run in a new district in Utah created as a result of a court order amid the national fight to redraw congressional maps.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

Trump administration targets worker for TV interview about SNAP impacts
The employee warned that the shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal government to put food on the table.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

Trump administration prepares to fire worker for TV interview about SNAP
The employee warned that the shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal government to put food on the table.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

Epstein is the one issue that persistently splits Trump from his base
Trump promised during the 2024 election to release the Justice Department's "Epstein files," but his administration has resisted doing so.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 13, 2025

Congress tightens THC restrictions on hemp, closing farm bill loophole
The restrictions on hemp-derived THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis, threaten to wipe out an industry worth approximately $30 billion, critics say.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 12, 2025

Newsom's former chief of staff indicted on public corruption charges
Dana Williamson is charged with conspiracy to divert campaign funds from Xavier Becerra, a former Biden Cabinet official.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 12, 2025

How every House member voted on the bill to reopen the government
See how your lawmaker voted.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 12, 2025

Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn't participate
That account, included in a new tranche of documents, conflicts with Trump's denial of ever knowing about Epstein's solicitation of underage prostitution before Epstein's 2008 plea deal.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 12, 2025

U.S. allies distance themselves from Trump's Caribbean military strikes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, appearing at a G-7 gathering in Canada, brushed off foreign concerns about the military operation's legality.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 12, 2025

From al-Qaeda to the White House
Ahmed al-Sharaa was once an insurgent imprisoned by U.S. forces. Now he's Syria's president, and the first Syrian head of state to visit the White House. After his meeting with President Donald Trump this week, Sharaa sat down with The Post for an exclusive interview.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 12, 2025

Lawmakers outraged by provision allowing senators to sue over Jan. 6 records
The House won't block the bill to reopen the government over the language, but Speaker Mike Johnson said he'll seek to undo it next week.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 12, 2025

Why Virginia senators Kaine and Warner were split on vote to end shutdown
The split of the longtime allies highlights how the changing politics of Virginia and the Democratic Party have scrambled conventional wisdom in surprising ways.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 12, 2025

White House says the October jobs report may never be released
The last time a shutdown delayed a jobs report was in October 2013, when the report was delayed by a few weeks.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 12, 2025

How Trump spent his time during the shutdown
During the shutdown, the president visited six countries, spoke at a million-dollar-a-plate dinner and undertook a massive construction project at the White House.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 12, 2025

House effort to force vote on releasing Epstein files can advance
A discharge petition now has the 218 signatures needed to trigger a vote on releasing more Epstein files.

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