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Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Rep. Chuck Edwards argues ‘affectionate friendship' is not grounds for censure
In a 22-page letter, the North Carolina Republican sought to rebut an ethics report that concluded he engaged in "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct."

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Lake America merch is already available, if you have a sense of humor
A new site offers "officially unofficial" items "for a place that may or may not exist."

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Susan Collins agrees to four debates ahead of Senate election in Maine
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has accepted invitations to four debates ahead of November's election in a state that has become crucial to each party's potential path to power in the Senate.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Secret Service spokesperson is put on leave amid investigation
The agency said two other non-law enforcement employees were also suspended in an unspecified misconduct investigation.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating Canada feud
President Donald Trump said he's making the change because "Canada has been ripping us off for a long time on trade, very sadly."

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

The political battle over grocery prices is here
President Donald Trump is trying to lower beef prices ahead of the midterms.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Karoline Leavitt says she'll miss the press on her last day at White House
A replacement press secretary may not be named for a while, advisers suggest.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Pirro's special grand jury probing D.C. schools, city oversight of youth
The unusual investigation appears to have a broad scope. Prosecutors have contacted D.C. Public Schools personnel to question them about truancy and graduation rates.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

We know you care about the environment because you're sweating
A novel study compared the issues survey respondents said were important to their physiological reactions in a lab.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

New coalition fights Trump's efforts to weaken protections for historic sites
A coalition of preservation groups says the regulatory, legislative and executive efforts pose the greatest threat in 60 years to a law requiring federal agencies to avoid harm to historic sites.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

World's nuclear watchdog endorses Trump's push for Kim Jong Un meeting
In an interview with The Washington Post, Rafael Mariano Grossi, one of the world's most respected arms control experts, backed the case for dialogue.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

A former Mike Collins staffer posted KKK and Nazi images. Some Republicans see a pattern.
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Georgia) is challenging Sen. Jon Ossoff (D). The former Collins staffer posted a swastika and shared an image of himself in what appear to be KKK robes.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Senate hopeful's ex-staffer shared KKK and Nazi imagery, adding to concerns about his associates
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Georgia) is challenging Sen. Jon Ossoff. The former staffer posted a swastika and shared an image of himself in what appear to be KKK robes.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

El-Sayed's ties to firebrand influencer threaten Democrats' path to control Senate
Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D) has close political ties to political commentator Hasan Piker, who has been accused of antisemitism. Piker says his comments against Israel have been misunderstood.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Democrats at odds in Michigan over El-Sayed's ties to controversial streamer
Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D) has close political ties to political commentator Hasan Piker, who has been accused of antisemitism. Piker says his comments against Israel have been misunderstood.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

The 2026 midterms are exposing Democrats' dilemma over race, power, and the House
In their bid to counter GOP redistricting, Democrats debate breaking up Black-held districts.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

One Florida primary exposes Democrats' dilemma over race, power and the House
In their bid to counter GOP redistricting, Democrats debate breaking up Black-held districts.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Trump keeps boosting data centers, even as other Republicans grow critical
The president is defending the data center boom as GOP officials across the country turn against projects that have angered voters.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Democrats want to draw more safe House seats. It could cost Black lawmakers.
Democrats want to redistrict to expand their number of safe seats in Congress. But that could mean losing some Black lawmakers.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Fired FEMA crew leader defends skipping homes with Trump campaign signs
Marni Washington said she was following protocol to keep field workers safe in a politicized environment following 2024's Hurricane Milton.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Alaska's weird (and important) Senate race
There will be two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which greatly benefits Democrats.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Trump visa restrictions will worsen strains on the economy, experts say
Several Trump administration moves to restrict legal immigration, including a pause in visa appointments and the cancellation of tourism and business visas, will harm the economy and workforce, experts say.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Case against lawmaker charged in Delaney Hall clash can proceed, appeals court rules
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-New Jersey) has denied the allegations that she assaulted federal agents during a scuffle outside an immigration detention facility last spring.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Judge lifts block on Trump changes to mail voting, though legal fights continue
The president's executive order is now in effect for the midterm elections, but the ruling leaves the door open to renewed challenges from rights groups.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Ex-DOD worker admits trying to trade classified info for foreign citizenship
Cybersecurity specialist Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 29, had expressed disagreement with the Trump administration, court records state.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

In Texas Senate race, Talarico seeks depositions that could damage Paxton
Democrat James Talarico has leaned into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's past legal scandals to try to win over moderate Republicans.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Democrats target Republicans who voted for SNAP cuts with billboards
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is rolling out mobile billboards aimed at a handful of GOP lawmakers in swing districts.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Before Hegseth fired him, top general was advised to drop Kid Rock probe
Gen. Randy George appeared troubled by the encounter with Gen. Chris LaNeve, the Army's No. 2 officer now favored for the service's top job, people familiar with the matter told The Post.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

CIA director's secretive visit to Moscow stirs mystery
A Kremlin spokesman said John Ratcliffe did not meet with Vladimir Putin and that it was "premature" to say whether the trip would affect fraught U.S.-Russia relations.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Dan Sullivan joins Dan Sullivan on the November ballot in confusing Alaska race
A retired teacher with the same name as the incumbent senator could pose trouble for Republicans in the competitive Senate race.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Lawyers gear up as Trump administration threatens election officials with arrest
Private voting rights attorneys and Democratic attorneys general are preparing to defend election officials and file lawsuits against the federal government.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Takeaways from the latest primaries, where Trump's backing pays off after losing streak
Tuesday's contests in South Carolina and Oklahoma tested how much sway the president's endorsement still has.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Takeaways from the latest primaries as Trump reverses a losing streak
Victories for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina and Mike Mazzei in Oklahoma showed the president's backing still carries clout.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Judge issues setback to Trump administration plans to restrict mail-in ballots
The ruling is not the final word in a fast-moving legal fight over the administration's efforts to change voting rules before the midterms.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

House GOP faces complaint for using floor footage in campaign materials
The action targets Rep. Richard Hudson, chair of House Republicans' campaign arm. Rules bar lawmakers from using recordings of official proceedings for campaigns.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

What to know about the court fights over voting by mail
After the Supreme Court's ruling on Monday, where do things stand in the lawsuits over President Donald Trump's attempt to limit who can cast ballots by mail?

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Court halts Ohio proof-of-citizenship requirement at motor vehicle offices
Ohio's law requiring proof of citizenship at Bureau of Motor Vehicles' offices conflicts with the federal National Voter Registration Act, the court said.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Trump is having trouble changing how Americans vote
Election experts say confusion, rather than actual changes to law, will be the main hindrance to voter participation in November.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

CIA director makes rare, unannounced visit to Moscow
The trip came as Ukrainian forces have stepped up attacks deep inside Russia, including in the capital.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Wisconsin prosecutor declines to charge Musk in election bribery investigation
The tech titan last year had offered voters a chance at a $1 million prize.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

CIA director in Moscow for rare, unannounced trip
The visit comes as Ukrainian forces have stepped up attacks deep inside Russia, including in the capital.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Secret Service says it is aware of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump
The footage, reportedly released by media linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, claimed a $10 million bounty had been placed on the president's youngest son.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Trump says U.S. could rename Lake Ontario as Lake America amid Canada trade war
The president cited his tariff fight in a social media post, saying the United States doesn't expect to be "doing much business with Ontario any longer."

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Here's what Sean Duffy's reality show actually teaches us about America
The government's YouTube series featuring the transportation secretary is slick, well-made and about the Duffys, not the nation.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Trump reminds voters that trade wars are also affecting prices
The threat of higher prices for gas, cars, hockey sticks and more gave fresh life to Democratic arguments that the president is destabilizing the economy.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 25, 2026

As U.S.-Canada tensions escalate, Republicans could face political consequences
The threat of higher prices for gas, cars, hockey sticks and more gave fresh life to Democratic arguments that the president is destabilizing the economy.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Log Cabin Republicans remove reference to trans people on website
The Republican gay rights group has decided to no longer focus on transgender issues.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Trump moves to reshape White House's South Lawn
The president's latest construction project involves changing the lawn's slope to bring it flush with his new helipad.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 24, 2026

What's happening between the U.S. and Canada
And what it could mean for the American economy.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Democratic socialists' biggest challenge? Their own platform.
The party document aims to upend the status quo. That can mean a bumpy ride for candidates trying to win in the short term.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 24, 2026

This not-so-secret document is inspiring the left — and tripping up its candidates
The Democratic Socialists of America platform aims to upend the status quo. That can mean a bumpy ride for those trying to win in the short term.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 23, 2026

Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump's ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say
The White House already has a nuclear-proof facility buried deep underground and built in secret after 9/11.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 23, 2026

See photos from the first IndyCar race in Washington
Drivers are dashing around the National Mall at speeds expected to exceed 185 mph.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 23, 2026

Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy
"I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada," the former vice president told CNN.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 23, 2026

El-Sayed's win triggered wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric online, Post analysis shows
After Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan, conservative commentary about him shifted focus from socialism to his Muslim identity.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 22, 2026

Trump's visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge
A federal judge said the indefinite pause, which affected nationals of countries in every corner of the globe, ran afoul of antidiscrimination protections.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 22, 2026

She's a Trump acolyte. He's a ‘gringo Sandinista.' Meet the Harps.
Trump aide Natalie Harp is estranged from her brother, Preston, who has used social media and recent interviews to criticize her and highlight his own left-wing politics.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Trump, his clout on the line, stumps for Graham in South Carolina
The president sought to recast opposition to Graham as opposition to him. "They're only fighting Darline because they want me to lose," he told the crowd.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Trump, his clout on the line, stumps for Darline Graham in South Carolina
The president sought to recast opposition to Graham as opposition to him. "They're only fighting Darline because they want me to lose," he told the crowd in Myrtle Beach.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Ed Martin leaving Justice Dept. after tumultuous tenure that alienated colleagues
Martin's clashes cost him jobs as U.S. attorney and as head of the Justice Department's "weaponization" group.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Trump, his clout on the line, to stump for Graham in South Carolina
The president's political clout is on the line as he heads to South Carolina to campaign for Darline Graham. Several of his endorsed candidates have recently lost.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Supreme Court says Trump can continue ballroom work as it weighs case
The administrative stay gives the court more time to weigh an emergency appeal by the Trump administration in a lawsuit challenging the project.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Democrats remain far behind GOP in cash on hand as midterms near
New filings find the Democratic National Committee trailing its Republican counterpart by more than $100 million, with millions of dollars in debts.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Alex Vindman says he'll give away his multimillion-dollar war chest
The Senate candidate had leveraged his national fame to raise more than $16 million before losing Florida's Democratic primary.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Swing-state Democrats criticize an unpopular institution: Their own party
Multiple candidates seeking Senate seats are running ads critical of their own party, supportive of Republican policies, or both.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Seeking to flip Senate, Democrats are running ads to criticize their own
Democrats seeking Senate seats in some swing states are taking aim at party leadership — and even supporting Republican policies.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Are Flock cameras the next bipartisan political issue?
Lawmakers and 2026 candidates on both sides of the aisle are questioning whether Flock cameras have proliferated too quickly.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 20, 2026

President Trump and ally-turned-antagonist Michael Cohen reconcile
Trump's appearance on Cohen's radio show — their first public conversation since a bitter falling out — seemed to suggest their relationship had been mended.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Woman arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York Capitol
Undercover FBI agents who posed as Islamic State facilitators say the Albany resident spoke of attack plans and sought help with explosives.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Cook Political Report shifts Senate races in Texas, Iowa leftward to ‘Toss Up'
The nonpartisan publication moved its ratings in four contests to the left.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Feds seize Eric Swalwell's devices, search home as part of sexual assault inquiry
The former congressman, once considered a leading candidate in the California governor's race, resigned after allegations surfaced in the spring.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Republicans notch win in Missouri congressional redistricting fight
A judge allowed Republicans to use their new congressional map this fall, but the state Supreme Court may weigh in.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 20, 2026

New aircraft carrier arrives in Arabian Sea to replace long-stationed USS Abraham Lincoln
The USS George Washington is relieving a vessel that has gone months without a port stop.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 20, 2026

A fake poll tested media and poll trackers. Here's who passed and failed.
Median Strategies, a fake polling firm, claimed it was a "social experiment." The fraudulent poll received some attention but was shunned by mainstream poll aggregators and exposed by a reporter.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Democrats' view of Trump's first term improves in retrospect, poll finds
Recent ratings of the state of American democracy in 2020 rose by eight points compared with surveys of Democrats that year.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Darline Graham's ‘oops' moment and the pitfalls of acknowledging ignorance
Like the senator from South Carolina, candidates have admitted to not knowing things before. Doing so rarely ends well for them.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Democrats are moving past the resistance. They want a new kind of fighter.
Prominent Democrats from President Donald Trump's first-term battles are losing in primaries, a signal their party wants something else as it looks to 2028.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

U.S. debt hits $40 trillion faster than forecasters expected
The landmark number was reached in part because of lost revenue from invalidated tariffs.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

U.S. debt hits $40 trillion faster than investors expected
The landmark number was reached in part because of lost revenue from invalidated tariffs.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

Trump joins leaders of crypto companies in push for industry-backed bill
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for Congress to pass legislation that could lend greater legitimacy to the fast-growing industry — which includes the Trump family business.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

What it means that Democrats are winning special elections in Trump country
The latest victory came in a state House race near Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump survived an attempt on his life in 2024 and won big.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

Ties to data centers could cost Ohio Sen. Jon Husted his seat, memo warns
A GOP memo obtained by The Post urges the tech industry to take action to improve the image of the controversial facilities.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

Ties to data centers could cost Ohio Sen. John Husted his seat, memo warns
A GOP memo obtained by The Post urges the tech industry to take action to improve the image of the controversial facilities.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

What happens next to Alex Vindman's multimillion-dollar war chest?
The Senate candidate raised more than $16 million before the Florida primary and probably will still have significant funds once outstanding balances are settled.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

Prosecutors claim Comey posted ‘86 47' seashell photo to boost book sales
The Justice Department argues the former FBI director intentionally threatened the life of President Donald Trump in part to increase his book sales and says its prosecution of him is not vindictive.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

Prosecutors suggest Comey posted ‘86 47' seashell photo to boost book sales
The Justice Department claims the former FBI director intentionally threatened the life of President Donald Trump in part to increase his book sales and says its prosecution of him is not vindictive.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un later this year
In an impromptu White House meeting with reporters, the president touted his relationship with Kim and said North Korea has "57 very powerful nuclear weapons."

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

Elon Musk posted, and she lost her job. Now, she seeks to clear her name.
A judge found that Mary Comans unlawfully lost her job at FEMA amid cuts by the U.S. DOGE Service.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

Trump shows off his new helipad, brags about construction projects
For a brief period Wednesday, the president set aside more troubling issues to revel in his role as White House redeveloper.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

Three more Trump-endorsed candidates lose their primaries
So far, 10 candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump have lost their 2026 Republican primary races, nearly tying Trump's worst year in 2022.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

Why a stunning democratic socialist win in Florida is different
Angie Nixon's victory in the Senate primary was powered by voters who normally don't gravitate to progressives in the state's lowest-income and less-educated counties.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

Darline Graham stumbles over national security question in debate
Graham, facing a GOP Senate primary runoff, admits she's "not that informed" on foreign policy, the specialty of her late brother, Lindsey Graham.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

How Trump's dismissive comment could damage GOP chances in a key House race
The president has minimized poor conditions about the USS Abraham Lincoln. That could complicate a key House race.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 19, 2026

8 takeaways and surprises from Florida, Wyoming and Alaska primaries
Embattled Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) lost his reelection bid, another Trump gubernatorial pick fell, and another democratic socialist won a primary.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

Rep. Cory Mills loses GOP primary after allegations of sexual misconduct
The Florida Republican lost to Ryan Elijah after facing allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse, on top of campaign finance violations.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

Trump revives unverified claims of noncitizen voting in 2020
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his long-standing falsehoods about a rigged 2020 election.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

Former Fauci aide admits hiding emails to thwart pandemic inquiry
David M. Morens, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States, said he was trying to protect his boss. Fauci was not accused of wrongdoing in the case.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

Woman who planned to kill Treasury Secretary Bessent gets six years in prison
Riley English of Massachusetts turned herself in after arriving at the Capitol with miniature molotov cocktails just before Scott Bessent's Senate confirmation.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

Workers start latest repairs to Reflecting Pool liner, months after rehab began
The power washers, leaf blowers and brooms are back in use within the drained basin.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

Jill Stein, repeat Green Party candidate, faces assault charges in Missouri
Stein is facing misdemeanor charges of trespassing and assault over her role in a campus demonstration against the war in Gaza in 2024.

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