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Washington Post Politics
Feb 14, 2026

Golfers sue Trump administration over public course takeover in D.C.
Some area golfers say the president's ambitions for East Potomac Golf Links could put low-cost entry points to the game out of reach.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 14, 2026

Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,' despite rifts over Trump policies
At the Munich Security Conference, the secretary of state stressed cultural and historical ties but also slammed European trade and border policies and the U.N.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 14, 2026

Republicans see a big opportunity in crowded Democratic primaries
In several states and swing districts, House Democrats have nomination contests that could prove harmful.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 14, 2026

Much of DHS runs out of money after ICE negotiations falter
Democrats refused to fund the department without new restrictions on federal immigrations agents.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 13, 2026

New images of White House ballroom show clearest look yet at Trump project
The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades and is advancing even as it is challenged in court and questioned on Capitol Hill.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 13, 2026

New images of White House ballroom show it would match mansion's height
The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades.

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Feb 13, 2026

Trump tells soldiers to vote GOP in campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg
Army policy prohibits partisan displays, and most service members refrained from cheering.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 13, 2026

With Congress gone, much of DHS is set to run out of money after midnight
Democrats have refused to fund the department without new restrictions on federal immigrations agents, including requiring them to wear body cameras and tighter rules on warrants.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 13, 2026

White House, RFK Jr. shake up health leadership after controversies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health department is undergoing a major leadership overhaul.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Va. Supreme Court paves way for Democrats to add four seats in Congress
The Supreme Court of Virginia has said the April 21 redistricting referendum can go forward even as it hears the appeal of a lower court's ruling against it.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 13, 2026

U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran
The USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed since June, will cross the Atlantic for a second time despite a Navy warning that the warship needs maintenance.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Transfer of ISIS suspects concludes as Trump pursues Syria exit
President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Much of DHS set to shut down as Democrats demand new restraints on ICE
Democrats are pushing for new policies requiring agents to wear body cameras and get judicial warrants for raids.

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Feb 13, 2026

DOJ's targeting of Trump critics ramps up with attempt to indict lawmakers
The effort to indict six Democratic lawmakers marks the first time DOJ has attempted to classify critical speech from prominent Trump detractors as a crime.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Transfer of ISIS suspects nears end as Trump pursues Syria exit
The movement of between 6,000 and 7,000 detainees to Iraqi government control, underway for weeks, could be complete as soon as Friday.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Partial government shutdown looms as Congress leaves town without a deal
Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday unless lawmakers and the White House strike a last-minute deal.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Justice Dept.'s head of antitrust departs amid tensions on enforcement
Gail Slater — an antitrust attorney who vowed to resist political interference at her confirmation hearing — announced her departure on social media.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Judge rejects Hegseth bid to punish Sen. Kelly for video message to troops
The Trump administration intends to appeal the ruling, which says the retired Navy officer's right to free speech was under attack.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Judge halts Hegseth's bid to punish Sen. Kelly for video message to troops
The Trump administration is expected to appeal the ruling, which says the retired Navy officer's right to free speech was under attack.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez, Rubio to offer dueling visions of world order in Munich
The potential 2028 presidential candidates will sound off on a range of burgeoning crises as European leaders recoil at America's populist politics.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

White House fires U.S. attorney in N.Y. hours after judges appointed him
Donald T. Kinsella was chosen by judges to lead the federal prosecutors' office in Albany, then fired hours later via an email from the White House.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Justice Dept's head of antitrust departs amid tensions on enforcement
Gail Slater — an antitrust attorney who vowed to resist political interference at her confirmation hearing — announced her departure on social media.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Justice Dept's head of antitrust resigns amid tensions on enforcement
Gail Slater — an antitrust attorney who vowed to resist political interference at her confirmation hearing — announced her departure on social media.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Democrats reject latest White House proposal, raising odds of partial shutdown
Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday unless lawmakers and the White House strike a last-minute deal.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Partial government shutdown looms as ICE negotiations hit stalemate
Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday unless lawmakers and the White House strike a last-minute deal.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Do political scandals have the same impact these days? Answers to your questions.
Our chief political correspondent took your questions during her live chat.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Partial government shutdown looms as ICE negotiations stall
Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday unless lawmakers and the White House strike a last-minute deal.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

A little Republican rebellion against Trump only goes so far
A handful of House Republicans bucked leadership to oppose the administration's tariff policy, but GOP senators still fear speaking out on Epstein connections.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 12, 2026

What's happening with the FBI seizure of ballots in Georgia?
Some election experts warn it could portend attempts to muddle future election results.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 11, 2026

In rebuke, House votes to roll back Trump's tariffs on Canada
The president could veto the measure if it reaches his desk, but the action underscores some Republican frustrations with his trade policies.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Trump allows Democratic governors at White House meeting after initial snub
Trump had initially excluded Democrats from the traditionally bipartisan meeting. However, not all Democrats were invited to a separate dinner.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Pam Bondi lashes out as lawmakers press her on Epstein, cases against Trump foes
The attorney general lobbed insults when lawmakers questioned her decisions and portrayed the Justice Department as unfairly maligned by Democrats and Trump critics.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 11, 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
Feb 11, 2026

Democrats seek to counter Trump, boost 2028 profiles on European tour
Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ruben Gallego and Gretchen Whitmer hope to reassure anxious European allies at the Munich Security Conference.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Ex-federal prosecutor fired by Trump will run for Congress in Virginia
J.P. Cooney served as a top deputy to special counsel Jack Smith in two criminal prosecutions of Trump.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 11, 2026

National Guard troops were quietly withdrawn from some U.S. cities
The deployments encountered repeated legal setbacks that stymied President Donald Trump's show of force in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland, Oregon.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Vance visits Armenia, Azerbaijan as Trump eyes deals in Russia's sphere
The vice president's historic trip illustrates Trump's transactional diplomacy and willingness to use economic muscle to elbow out rivals such as Russia and Iran.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 11, 2026

In rebuke, House opens door to challenging Trump's tariffs
Three Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting an attempt to block votes that would end the national emergency underpinning the president's tariffs.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 11, 2026

House rejects tariff restrictions in rebuke of Trump and Johnson
The vote opens the door to consideration of measures that would end the national emergency Trump declared to justify sweeping tariffs on other countries' imports.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 10, 2026

D.C. grand jury declines to indict six Democratic lawmakers
Federal prosecutors launched an investigation into the lawmakers after they released a short video advising current military members to reject "illegal orders."

Washington Post Politics
Feb 10, 2026

FBI cited debunked claims to obtain warrant for Fulton County vote records, documents show
The FBI told a federal judge that it is investigating whether any "deficiencies" in Georgia officials' handling of the 2020 presidential election were intentional.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 10, 2026

FBI details basis for Fulton County search in newly unsealed affidavit
The FBI told a federal judge that it is investigating whether any "deficiencies" in Georgia officials' handling of the 2020 presidential election were intentional.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 10, 2026

5 takeaways from the Republican-led hearing on ICE
At least some in the GOP want ICE to tone it down.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Virginia Democrats quickly approve proposed redistricting map
Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly approved proposed congressional maps that favor their party, setting the stage to send sending the matter to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).

Washington Post Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Virginia Democrats quickly send proposed redistricting map to Spanberger
Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly sent proposed congressional maps that favor their party to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) Tuesday as part of a budget package.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Democratic governors threaten to boycott Trump dinner over exclusions
The president left some governors, including Maryland's Wes Moore, off the guest list for an event that has traditionally been bipartisan.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Lutnick distances himself from Epstein, says he had lunch on his island
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Congress that he recalls meeting with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein three times over the course of 14 years.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Trump threatens to block opening of bridge between U.S. and Canada
As the Gordie Howe bridge neared its completion, Trump, in his latest salvo against Canada, suggested he would "not allow" it to open, saying Canada had treated the U.S. "very unfairly."

Washington Post Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Republicans are pushing to drastically change the way you cast ballots
Explaining the SAVE Act, which Republicans in Congress are voting on this week.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 09, 2026

DOJ seeks to undo Bannon's conviction for defying Jan. 6 subpoena
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for D.C., said a judge should dismiss Stephen K. Bannon indictment over defying a Jan. 6 subpoena "in the interests of justice."

Washington Post Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Legality of Trump's $400M in private funding for White House ballroom at issue
A federal judge weighing whether the project may proceed has focused on whether the administration can use private donations to bypass congressional approval.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Ghislaine Maxwell declines to answer lawmakers' questions in closed-door deposition
A lawyer for about Jeffrey Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell said she is prepared to testify before lawmakers if first granted clemency.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 09, 2026

On the ballot for the first time, the former RNC chairman competes in N.C.
Michael Whatley was selected for Post Next 50.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Trump leaves Republicans guessing on midterms plans as outlook darkens
The president is said to be eager to increase his involvement but has yet to approve a spending plan for his $300 million-plus war chest.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 09, 2026

How two Bernie Sanders allies are trying to counter the online right
More Perfect Union, one of the fastest-growing YouTube channels, doesn't look like most other online political content.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 09, 2026

A Republican lawmaker embarks on his biggest showdown yet with Trump
Thomas Massie has challenged Trump on issues including the Epstein files and is trying to survive reelection in deep-red Kentucky.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 08, 2026

Epstein's lawyers asked CIA for records that could show affiliation with agency
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyers filed records requests to the National Security Agency and the CIA, according to documents released by the Justice Department.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 08, 2026

Epstein's lawyer asked CIA for records that could show affiliation with agency
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyers filed records requests to the National Security Agency and the CIA, according to documents released by the Justice Department.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 08, 2026

Trump plans to keep Democratic governors out of traditionally bipartisan meeting
The White House did not say why Democratic governors were not invited to the meeting with Trump. In addition, at least two Democrats were uninvited to a dinner, their offices said.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 08, 2026

Killers without a cause: The rise in nihilistic violent extremism
Amid a burst of high-profile targeted violence, authorities have identified a new source of terror.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 08, 2026

Moderate Republican willing to break with party is set to lead ICE hearing
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-New York) faces the challenge of leading the questioning of top immigration officials at the peril of angering the White House.

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.

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