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Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Kennedy family sues to stop Trump's arch, citing shadow on JFK's grave
The planned 250-foot-tall arch would cast a shadow on both the former president's eternal flame and his memorial, an analysis by The Post found.

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Nov 10, 2026

Hegseth impeachment effort is blocked by House Republicans
The attempt to remove the defense secretary from office had been led by Rep. Thomas Massie, a fellow Republican.

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Nov 10, 2026

John Cornyn says he's looking for a job: ‘People who retire die'
Senator John Cornyn reflects on the Texas Senate race and what's next for him after James Talarico is sworn in.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Supreme Court grapples with arguments over federal agencies' power to impose fines
The case comes as the high court's conservative majority has pared back the power of federal regulators. But even some conservatives appeared skeptical of going further.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Republican María Elvira Salazar wins reelection in Florida's 27th District
See the latest Florida 27th Congressional District election results as incumbent Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R) faces Eliott Rodriguez (D).

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Activists, some colleagues aim to block Schumer, Jeffries from leading Democrats
The minority leaders in the House and Senate are well-positioned to become majority leaders. But not everyone is on board.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Progressive activists aim to block Jeffries, Schumer from leading Democrats
The minority leaders in the House and Senate are well-positioned to become majority leaders. But not everyone is on board.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

House Democrats' majority approaches a modern record
The party already has won at least 254 seats in the House, with leaders estimating they could end up with close to 260.

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Nov 10, 2026

House Republicans elect Jim Jordan to serve as minority leader next year
Senate Republicans also are set to hold elections Tuesday to choose their leader for the new Congress.

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Nov 10, 2026

How impeachment of a Cabinet secretary works
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could become the third Cabinet secretary in history to be impeached.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Democrat Darren Soto narrowly wins reelection in Florida's 9th District
See the latest Florida 9th Congressional District election results as incumbent Rep. Darren Soto (D) faces Dan Green (R).

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Democrat whose upset win is sending her to Congress faces a felony charge
Rep.-elect LaKesha Womack of North Carolina, who beat a GOP incumbent, goes to court Dec. 1 after being accused of failing to return a rental car in 2019.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Pete Buttigieg, mulling a presidential bid, announces a new book
Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a forthcoming book, "Next."

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Nov 10, 2026

Epstein report from House Oversight Committee urges reinterviewing key witnesses
The committee also urged the Justice Department to establish a process for victims to access the unredacted files related to their abuse.

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Nov 10, 2026

Pelosi does not support kicking Rep. Haley Stevens out of Democratic caucus
Stevens shocked many with a last-minute endorsement of the Republican candidate in the Senate race in Michigan.

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Nov 10, 2026

Mississippi reaches deadline to count Senate ballots; Democrat still has lead
Mississippi has no provision for automatic vote recounts, so a candidate who wants to contest an outcome must wait until results are in and file a lawsuit.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Jeffries says he has ‘zero interest' in working with ‘racist' Stephen Miller
"His track record speaks for itself," Jeffries said Monday, after he was asked whether President Donald Trump's new chief of staff could be a viable partner for Democrats.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Federal worker named on ‘DEI Watchlist' files wrongful firing lawsuit
Dia Harris, fired in President Donald Trump's purge of diversity initiatives from government, is suing over his dismissal.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Hegseth defends his record, Iran war as impeachment vote looms
In fiery remarks at the Pentagon, the defense secretary called the effort to remove him from office "sabotage."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Trump learned a lesson on immigration. Then he did the opposite.
The president elevated Stephen Miller, the person behind Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown — and someone with a history of incendiary comments on immigration — to be his new chief of staff.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 10, 2026

‘A light shade of purple': South Carolina Democrats bet an upset is just the start
After Annie Andrews's surprise victory in the Senate race, the Democratic Party is looking to 2028.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

California voters reject Prop 40, a tax on billionaires
See the latest California Prop 40 election results as voters decide whether to impose a one-time wealth tax on billionaires in the state.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

California voters reject billionaire tax that divided Democrats
The ballot measure would have levied a one-time 5 percent tax on the wealth of the state's billionaires.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Selling faster access to Trump's posts helps triple his media company's revenue
President Trump's media company said its third-quarter revenue tripled from the same time last year.

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Nov 09, 2026

Trump says he's keeping ‘status quo' with Iran, with no need for new strikes
In an impromptu news conference, the president insisted negotiations are making progress.

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Nov 09, 2026

GOP House member under investigation for ‘pattern of extravagant expenditures'
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) called the allegations by an independent congressional office "insane" and "bogus."

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Nov 09, 2026

Supreme Court seems likely to limit prisoners' ability to sue over claims of poor medical care
The justices did not seem ready to overturn a 1971 precedent that let individuals harmed by federal officers in violation of their constitutional rights sue for monetary damages.

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Nov 09, 2026

Mississippi Senate candidate Scott Colom attacks Cook Political Report accuracy
The vaunted election forecaster historically has been extremely accurate, but it missed the extent of the 2026 blue wave.

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Nov 09, 2026

Texas lieutenant governor supports stripping Democratic successor of powers
Republican Dan Patrick told a conservative radio host that state senators should strip Vikki Goodwin of authority before she replaces him as lieutenant governor.

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Nov 09, 2026

Supreme Court allows major part of Trump's border security project in Texas
The more than 500-mile stretch of road, cameras, vehicle barriers and sensors is planned in and around Big Bend National Park. It is one of the longest sections.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

5 things to know about Rep. Massie, who introduced articles to impeach Hegseth
Who is the lawmaker leading the charge to impeach the secretary of defense?

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Nov 09, 2026

Hegseth impeachment effort begins in House, focused on Iran war
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment alleging that the defense secretary "abused" his powers and "knowingly executed and implemented unlawful orders."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Recount begins in Florida congressional race amid conflict-of-interest claim
A judge kept Miami-Dade's elections chief on the recount board despite a lawsuit calling her Rep. María Elvira Salazar's "political ally" and friend.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

How Americans voted in the midterms, by demographic group and in key states
A nationwide survey of voters by NORC examines how different demographic and political groups voted for Congress and in key Senate elections.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

The 2028 winners and losers from the midterms
Democrats' decisive victories are the launching pad for the 2028 presidential race, which is wide open on the Democratic side and could be just as open for Republicans as well.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Hegseth's team gives talking points to allies before expected impeachment vote
The effort to remove the defense secretary from office is being led by Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

What to expect in Congress this week
A potential effort by a GOP congressman to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Republican leadership elections and orientation events for freshman lawmakers.

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Nov 09, 2026

Progressives launch effort to draft Ocasio-Cortez to run for president
A group called Ready for AOC aims to build a grassroots volunteer army to support a presidential campaign for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York).

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Trump casts doubt on Democrats' historic midterm wins
President Donald Trump has long made baseless claims about elections being rigged if they did not go in his favor.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Lost draft of Martin Luther King Jr.'s ‘I Have a Dream' speech rediscovered
The draft will be displayed for the first time and is expected to sell for more than $10 million.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Mississippi Senate ballot deadline looms, as Democrat's lead remains steady
Scott Colom's lead over Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) grew to nearly 2,600 votes Monday, a day before the deadline to count provisional ballots and receive absentee ballots.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Only two Cabinet secretaries have ever been impeached. Will Hegseth be the third?
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) is expected to force a House vote on the defense secretary's impeachment this week.

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Nov 09, 2026

Stephen Miller starts job as chief of staff; GOP lawmaker calls new role a ‘mistake'
Stephen Miller is replacing President Donald Trump's long-serving top aide Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Jimmy Carter's beloved family farm in Georgia sold to conservation group
"For both of them, it was a place of rest and renewal," the farm's longtime manager said of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Get ready for an even Trumpier Republican Congress
The members who remain come from some of the deepest red districts in the country and have long been among Trump's most loyal soldiers in Congress.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Democrats won big. They're facing scrutiny for the races they barely lost.
Candidates and their allies in Florida, Louisiana and other Southern states say Democrats could have pulled off even more upset wins had they not written off their region as unwinnable.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Too early to think about the 2028 Senate map? No!
Democrats are optimistic about expanding their Senate majority in two years and are already eyeing the possibility of a 60-seat supermajority.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 09, 2026

After losing Congress, Republicans have one last shot to pass their agenda
Lawmakers return to Washington on Monday for several weeks before Democrats take control.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

‘60 Minutes' takeaways: Trump calls deportation policy ‘too tough'
The president was both reflective and defensive during his first TV network interview since the midterm losses.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

‘60 Minutes' takeaways: Trump calls his deportation policy ‘too tough'
The president was both reflective and defensive during his first TV network interview since the midterm losses.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Trump says he was ‘only kidding' about offering UFC's Dana White press secretary job
Dana White, UFC chief executive and longtime Trump political supporter, will meet with the president on Monday "on other matters," Trump said.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Biden says cancer fight means he will scale back book promotion tour
The former president's memoir comes out Nov. 17, two weeks after the midterm elections.

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Nov 08, 2026

Katie Miller to end podcast as husband Stephen Miller becomes Trump's chief of staff
Launched in August 2025, "The Katie Miller Show" had become a platform for conservative luminaries to discuss social issues, parenting and work-life balance.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Trump shares cartoon of UFC fighters beating reporters after offering Dana White press job
The roughly one-minute video depicts Dana White in the White House press briefing room flanked by several notable UFC fighters.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

White House staff gave Trump bad advice, treated him ‘like a baby,' ex-aide says
Calley Means, who worked for RFK Jr. and the White House, accused former chief of staff Susie Wiles of blocking some of the Make America Healthy Again initiatives.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Democrats will take aim at Medicaid cuts, Iran war and tariffs, Jeffries says
Facing the prospect of President Donald Trump's veto pen, the party's House leader seeks GOP cooperation in the new term.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Democrats weigh probes of Trump family, DOGE and Elon Musk, key lawmaker says
"This is the most corrupt family to ever be in the Oval Office, in the White House," said Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Byron Donalds says it's a ‘matter of pride' to be Florida's first Black governor
The Republican will soon be one of a record five Black state governors in office.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

In rare GOP rebuke, congressman says Trump must ‘fire people' — including Miller
Rep. Marlin Stutzman of Indiana, speaking on CNN, criticized Stephen Miller's "tone" and his record on immigration.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Todd Blanche defends former White House chief of staff Susie Wiles
The attorney general says an accusation that Wiles thwarted a MAHA initiative to protect sugar industry contributions isn't cause for DOJ scrutiny.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Democrats blast pick of Stephen Miller as chief of staff: ‘Really odd' after midterms
The party's House leader, Hakeem Jeffries, and Sens.-elect Abdul El-Sayed and Adam Hamilton weighed in Sunday against President Donald Trump's decision.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Top House Democrat says he's a ‘hard yes' on Pete Hegseth impeachment
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, expected to be the next House speaker, said he would confer with other Democratic lawmakers about the issue on Tuesday.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

With counting still underway, Trump continues to claim GOP win in Alaska
Mary Peltola (D) leads Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R) by about 600 votes with a quarter of ballots still to be counted, according to the Associated Press.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Men backed Democrats in the midterms. Will they stick with them next time?
Democrats won after appealing to male voters. Now they have to figure out how to keep them.

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Nov 08, 2026

Why both parties may benefit from wide-open, hard-fought 2028 primaries
Members of the Democratic and Republican parties say the country and political system are better off when candidates and their ideas are tested.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Justice Department braces for congressional scrutiny after Democrats sweep elections
Democrats have pledged to probe the Justice Department's actions during Trump's second term. He has ordered the agency to investigate Democrats.

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Nov 08, 2026

Potential Vance challengers smell blood in the water after brutal GOP losses
The vice president has not made up his mind on running for president in 2028. His potential rivals, however, are wasting little time to prepare.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

In the Mississippi Delta, a fight to make every vote count
How a group of young Black women helped Democrat Scott Colom do the unthinkable, potentially flipping a deep-red Senate seat.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 08, 2026

How a Mississippi election came down to the clerk's office
A group of young Black women helped Democrat Scott Colom do the unthinkable, potentially flipping a deep-red Senate seat.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Stephen Miller's promotion sets the stage for a new era of confrontation
With Democrats poised to regain control of Congress, President Donald Trump's elevation of Miller to replace Susie Wiles signals an emphasis on ideological combat over compromise.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Former Maryland Gov. Hogan calls midterms ‘complete and total rebuke of Trump'
On CNN, Republican Larry Hogan criticized the White House for doubling down on unpopular approaches while ignoring political independents.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson accuses Trump administration of corruption
On Joe Rogan's podcast, the senator from Wisconsin cited claims by a former White House adviser and accused Trump aides of catering to special interests.

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Nov 07, 2026

Judge taps ex-prosecutor to probe lawyer conduct in Trump golf course fight
A former U.S. attorney for D.C. will look into whether Trump administration lawyers committed ethical violations in the battle over East Potomac Golf Links.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Sen. Van Hollen says Schumer should not get ‘blank check' to be majority leader
The senator from Maryland says Democrats need to have a discussion and receive commitments before choosing a leader.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Here are the midterm races to watch that are still too close to call
There are 19 House races and two Senate races that are yet to be called.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Susie Wiles's exit adds to list of women leaving top roles in Trump administration
Trump named Stephen Miller to replace Wiles as chief of staff. Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem are among other high-ranking women who have left.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Trump says he offered White House press secretary role to UFC's Dana White
If was not immediately clear whether the UFC chief executive, a longtime supporter who worked with Trump to host an MMA event at the White House, had accepted.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Trump calls for Justice Department to investigate Democrats
Democrats have pledged sweeping investigations of Trump's second administration.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

3 things to know about Stephen Miller, new White House chief of staff
Here's three things to know about President Donald Trump's new chief of staff.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Hispanic voters were key in powering Democratic midterm wins
All 10 of the U.S. counties with the biggest swings toward Democrats in the midterm elections had majority-Hispanic populations.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Florida's most Venezuelan city put the Republican Party on notice
A city in South Florida where many residents fled a socialist strongman voted for a democratic socialist Senate candidate.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Two House Republicans battle to lead the party's diminished ranks
The race for House minority leader is a rematch between two longtime rivals: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

A reckoning pushes out six congressmen accused of sexual misconduct, domestic abuse
Recent months have shown the most effective tool for accountability may be public opinion.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Historic voter turnout powered Democrats' blue wave
Voter turnout reached its second-highest peak in more than a century, driving surprise victories for Democrats.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Houston, we have a wardrobe problem
NASA's race against China to return to the moon depends on Axiom Space, a start-up with an uneven record and a Prada partnership. Its investors include a firm where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Hegseth draws fire after using government resources for partisan video
Watchdog groups said the defense secretary's self-promotional messaging as he fights to keep his job probably violated federal law.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

First openly gay sheriff in Alabama is Navy SEAL who vows to cut ties with Flock
Voters also chose Allison Montgomery as the first openly transgender person elected to the state legislature.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Florida approved a controversial property tax measure. What comes next?
Local leaders and first responders who opposed the amendment warned it could lead to painful cuts in services.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis planning another White House run
Florida's status as the only major state to mostly withstand the Democratic sweep will be a core part of his argument, an adviser says.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Trump ally declines to back Hegseth when asked whether he should be replaced
Rep. James Comer told News Nation that there are "a lot of questions" about the defense secretary after the GOP's midterm rout and that "no one's happy about Iran."

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Sen. Murphy discharged from hospital after stroke, will miss weeks of votes
A doctor said the Connecticut Democrat has made "tremendous progress" and is expected to make a full recovery after rehabilitation.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Stephen Miller is named new White House chief of staff as Susie Wiles departs
The staffing shake-up comes as Trump remains angry over Tuesday's midterm losses, and it means his policy agenda will probably move further to the right.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Two more DOJ officials resign, including head of national security division
Jason Reding Quiñones and John Eisenberg are the latest high-profile officials to depart the Justice Department following Tuesday's midterms rout.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Trump endorses embattled RNC chairman after GOP shellacking
Joe Gruters "will do an incredible job in 2028," the president wrote on Truth Social.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Schumer poised to lead Senate again after surviving Democratic backlash
Less than two years ago, the New York Democrat faced a deluge of criticism from the party's base. His party won back the Senate decisively in Tuesday's midterms.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Democrat Scott Wiener wins race for Nancy Pelosi's seat in California
Wiener defeated Democrat Connie Chan, a San Francisco supervisor. He will step into the seat held by former House speaker Nancy Pelosi, who endorsed Chan.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

How Islamophobia backfired and helped elect the first Muslim senator
Islamophobic rhetoric against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed backfired on Republicans in a state with one of the country's largest Arab and Muslim populations.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Americans voted on the economy. Here's what's changed since Trump took office.
Inflation is outpacing wages, but the labor market remains resilient.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

A history-making Black governor can't believe Mississippi's Senate election
L. Douglas Wilder, the first African American elected governor of any state since Reconstruction, is shocked to see Mississippi on the verge of electing a Black senator.

Washington Post Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Jay Rockefeller, Senate voice on health care and security, dies at 89
The oil fortune heir was elected to five terms in the Senate, where he became known for championing and defending society's most vulnerable.

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