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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. 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.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

Politics drove antisemitism probes against Ivy League schools, DOJ whistleblower says
A Trump administration task force on antisemitism pressured universities into punitive settlements despite turning up little to no evidence of systemic abuses, according to a former Justice Department attorney.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

What to know about Natalie Harp, the Trump aide whom Ossoff put in the spotlight
The president's executive assistant was among a small group of people who secretly switched planes with Trump over a potential Iranian threat, as noted by Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

Ballroom opponents ask Supreme Court to keep Trump project on hold
The National Trust for Historic Preservation urged the high court to let a pause take effect. An appeals court ordered that the administration halt construction by Friday.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

The divide between Trump and Vance on Iran
Trump and Vance had differing answers about why the United States is waging war with Iran.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

Rep. Cory Mills's GOP primary offers the latest test of running under an ethical cloud
The Florida Republican faces allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse, on top of campaign finance violations.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

After bruising loss in Michigan, AIPAC turns to California for win
The organization's super PAC poured nearly $2.5 million to boost Melissa Hernandez over Aisha Wahab in a California congressional race.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

AIPAC has a new target to exert influence over Democrats
The organization's super PAC poured nearly $2.5 million to boost Melissa Hernandez over Aisha Wahab in a California congressional race.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 18, 2026

Backlash in Michigan complicates Democrats' road to retaking the Senate
The party's chances may depend on Abdul El-Sayed, who beat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's preferred candidate and has criticized his support for Israel.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Trump administration can't scrap plan to move FBI headquarters to Md., judge rules
The administration sought to keep the agency's headquarters in Washington.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Justice Department plans to send about 1,000 monitors to the polls this fall
The move to send 1,000 poll monitors is likely the largest number under a Republican president, a DOJ official said.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

U.S. Navy destroyer lost power for 4 days in South China Sea
The ship's crew lost access last month to drinkable water, running toilets and air conditioning, as the fleet sees heavy use by the Trump administration.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity' amid 2028 speculation
Officials familiar with the defense secretary's thinking believe he is considering a run for president or some other office after his time in the Trump administration ends.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

House ethics panel investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations
The California Democrat said that he had "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that he will cooperate with the investigation.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

House ethics panel opens sexual misconduct investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez
The California Democrat said that he had "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that he will cooperate with the investigation.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

60 days after signing Iran deal, Trump stuck in quagmire as war drags on
President Donald Trump's interim deal with Iran in June set aside two months for negotiations, but the window has now closed and broader talks are at a standstill.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Trump defends his move to cut back U.S.-South Korea military exercises
A day after attributing the decision to a good relationship with North Korea, President Donald Trump also tied the move to South Korea's refusal to help with the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Planned Parenthood to spend more than $600,000 against Susan Collins in Maine
The ad buy, which will focus on the senator's vote to confirm Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, is the largest investment from Planned Parenthood Votes in any state this cycle.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Teen lifeguard, who saved child from dangerous surf, meets with Trump
First-year lifeguard Ryder Williams, 16, said in the Oval Office that he hopes his actions inspire others to "look out for everybody around you."

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

60 days after signing Iran deal, Trump stuck in quagmire as peace talks stall
President Donald Trump's interim deal with Iran in June set aside two months for negotiations, but the window has now closed and broader talks are at a standstill.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Supreme Court asked to hear case on Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
The case could set up a landmark clash over the separation of church and state.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Supreme Court rebuffs Trump's bid to overturn $5 million verdict in Carroll case
The president was found liable of sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll in the high-profile civil case.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Trump blames vandals for dead grass on lawn where he held Fourth of July event
Similarly damaged grass was seen at the White House Ellipse and South Lawn after the UFC Freedom 250 events this summer.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Cassidy on Trump's vaccine overhaul: ‘Crazy, stupid thing'
Sen. Bill Cassidy blasted President Donald Trump's recent executive order that calls for unbundling the childhood MMR vaccine into three individual shots.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Want to know what people really think? Get the Pollwatcher newsletter.
Pollster Scott Clement will explore what polls reveal about the big issues shaping people's lives across culture, technology, the economy and politics.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries says he wants to see ‘dramatic reform' of Supreme Court
Hakeem Jeffries supports aggressive changes to the Supreme Court.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

Under new Florida maps, a White Democrat aims to win a heavily Black district
Debbie Wasserman Schultz is competing in a racially thorny primary in which everyone seems to think experience is important — but they don't agree on what kind.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 17, 2026

So what is attracting voters to DSA's ‘Sexy Socialist Summer'?
Democratic Socialists of America-endorsed or aligned candidates have won a number of Democratic primaries up and down the ballot this cycle.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 16, 2026

Trump reduces military exercises with South Korea, citing good ties with Kim Jong Un
The president cited the cost of the drills and said he did not want to send a signal that is "totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea. He also criticized South Korea for not helping him on Iran.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 16, 2026

Trump says White House needs ‘military complex' as courts block his ballroom
When Trump first unveiled his plans for the new East Wing addition, he said it was needed to host VIP guests. More recently, he is calling it a 'desperately needed National Security structure.'

Washington Post Politics
Aug 16, 2026

Blanche on whether DOJ will be independent: ‘I'm not going to pledge that'
The newly sworn-in attorney general rejected the idea of an independent Justice Deportment, lent support to Jeanine Pirro and declared the "anti-weaponization" fund dead.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 16, 2026

Angry at the Supreme Court, liberals push a slew of plans for overhauling it
As the midterms near, Democrats are proposing adding more justices, limiting their terms and more.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 16, 2026

Senate hopeful Talarico touts his faith. Texas Republicans call it blasphemy.
The Democratic nominee is seeking to win over faith-based voters in Texas, the Bible Belt's largest state, but evangelical Republicans aren't sold.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 15, 2026

Democrats approve 2028 primary calendar that puts South Carolina first
South Carolina would hold its primary on Jan. 22, 2028 under the Democratic National Committee's plan. Nevada would follow on Feb. 1. The plan aims to give a bigger voice to Black and Latino voters.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 15, 2026

Navy weighs major warship redesign to match Trump's preferences
The president wants the new fleet of aircraft carriers to more resemble those from World War II. Such a change could cost billions.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 15, 2026

Killings and other violent crimes dropped sharply in 2025
The White House is seizing on new statistics showing that violent crime plummeted last year to boast of a "Trump effect." But experts note crime began falling well before Trump returned to office.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 15, 2026

Democrats abandon deep-red state Senate races, boosting independents
Democratic Senate nominees in Nebraska, Idaho and South Dakota dropped out, clearing the way for independents. But Alani Bankhead in Montana declined to join them.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 15, 2026

Democrats abandon Senate races in deep-red states, boosting independents
Democratic Senate nominees in Nebraska, Idaho and South Dakota dropped out, clearing the way for independents. But Alani Bankhead in Montana declined to join them.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 14, 2026

Trump stumps in N.Y. suburbs, highlighting a dilemma for his party
The president can help rally his core supporters but remains deeply unpopular in many swing areas.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 14, 2026

DeSantis says he doesn't support Republican Rep. Cory Mills in Tuesday's primary
The congressman is running for a third term under a cloud of controversy.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 14, 2026

Trump dismisses families' concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln conditions
President Donald Trump dismissed the concerns of military families about worsening conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 14, 2026

Trump wants to put golden seals on White House ballroom
The planned adornments, which were included in renderings submitted to the Supreme Court, break with tradition and the original vision for the White House grounds.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 14, 2026

Michigan's marquee Senate race close in first poll after El-Sayed primary win
Both major-party candidates are unpopular in a race viewed as critical for Senate control.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 14, 2026

Trump officials ask Supreme Court to let ballroom construction continue
The appeal escalates the legal fight over the controversial project to the nation's highest court.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 14, 2026

Alex Vindman knows he needs to ‘prove it' in Florida
Alex Vindman thinks he can do what no Democrat has been able to do over the past decade: break through Republicans' hold on Florida.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 14, 2026

Amid intra-MAGA fight, Trump weighs going all in for Darline Graham
The president is actively fighting for his endorsed candidate in the South Carolina Senate runoff, Sen. Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 14, 2026

Sizing up the 2028 Republican presidential contenders
Can anyone win by distancing themselves from President Donald Trump?

Washington Post Politics
Aug 14, 2026

Truth Social's sale of fast access to Trump posts draws legal concerns
A lawsuit filed this week alleges that the product is unconstitutional, and other experts warn it could violate securities laws.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 13, 2026

How a baby born via surrogate became the center of an abortion fight
The intended parents had asked to end the pregnancy at 20 weeks when the fetus was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, setting off a painful legal battle.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 13, 2026

White House says more than 40 nations help China dodge tariffs
A new White House report says that China sends billions of dollars worth of goods to the U.S. via third countries in order to skirt Trump's high tariffs.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 13, 2026

Graham Platner to speak at Maine rally in return to public eye
The Labor Day event, where he is slated to discuss the role of unions, will follow the scandal-hit former candidate's withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race in July.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 13, 2026

In turnabout, Blanche lauds DOJ career staff in first speech as attorney general
His remarks come after months of firings and disparagement of the Justice Department workforce by President Trump.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 13, 2026

U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its Reaper drones as Iran war depletes arsenal
The aircraft, which cost up to $50 million each, have seen heavy use around the Strait of Hormuz — but they are relatively easy targets for Iran and its proxies.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 13, 2026

Group sues AMA seeking transparency over Medicare billing codes
PatientRightsAdvocate.org says it wants to republish the proprietary billing codes that guide billions of dollars in health care payments.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 13, 2026

The American Dream comes down to OnlyFans, dodgeball and reality TV
Life, liberty and the pursuit of solvency take a side hustle, as seen on the small screen.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 13, 2026

What Democrats can learn from Wisconsin's ‘oatmeal' win
When the dust settles on this contest, it will probably be the man who critics said was too boring to win statewide in Wisconsin, that deserves most of the plaudits.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 13, 2026

Sizing up the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders
There's a long list, but some are getting more traction than others.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Rep. Max Miller's ex-wife sues after sensitive image of child was publicly shared
The Ohio Republican had released documents through a publicly accessible Dropbox account this month, seeking to fend off allegations of domestic abuse.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official indicted over payments to informants
Prosecutors say Heidi Beirich was romantically involved with an informant who was receiving payments. Her lawyer called the case an effort to "silence political opponents."

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges following indictment
The son of actor and director Rob Reiner was indicted last month by a grand jury, with details unsealed Wednesday. Nick Reiner's parents were found dead in December.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave administration
She will leave the administration at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Former Southern Poverty Law Center official charged by DOJ in fraud case
A lawyer for Heidi Beirich said the accusations are an attempt by the Trump administration to silence political opponents. The DOJ previously charged the SPLC with fraud, and this marks an escalation of its case.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Wisconsin surprise raises big questions about polls and Democratic voters
Surveys had shown Francesca Hong with a significant lead in the Democratic primary for governor. Then she lost. What did the polls get wrong?

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

How mainstream Democrats pulled off a big upset against a democratic socialist
Supporters and detractors agreed that voters appeared to be increasingly worried over whether Hong could beat GOP nominee Tom Tiffany.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Minnesota is first state to set all-female matchups for the biggest races
Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya are running for Senate, while Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) and state House Speaker Lisa Demuth are running for governor.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

With Crowley atop their ticket, Wisconsin Democrats hope for a 2026 sweep
The party establishment is breathing a sign of relief that democratic socialist Francesca Hong, who led the pre-election polls by double-digits, will not be topping their ticket.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Takeaways from the primaries in South Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Connecticut
Democrats fought over age and ideology, while Republicans tested the value of President Donald Trump's endorsement.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Trump says Secret Service told him to switch planes because of threat
In his first public comments on the operation, the president downplayed the risks to officials and journalists who remained on Air Force One for the flight from Turkey.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Are data centers enough to flip a key House race?
Democratic and Republican candidates nationwide are running on their opposition to data center projects.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Close aides, but no Cabinet officials, joined Trump in airport catering truck
The president was accompanied by some of his most loyal aides but no top administration officials as he made the clandestine move to a different plane to leave Turkey last month.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Close Trump aides — but no Cabinet officials — made secret catering truck move
The president was accompanied by some of his most loyal aides but no top administration officials as he made the clandestine move to a different plane to leave Turkey last month.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Pirro, in rare move, convenes special grand jury in Washington
Unlike typical grand juries, those designated special focus on a single case or related cases and can issue a report following their investigation.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 11, 2026

President Trump appears, and briefly stars, at his Patriot Games
The three-day athletic event in Ohio featured dodgeball, tug-of-war and a lot of praise for the president. Just don't tell anyone who won.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Trump administration to end Medicaid funding for children's transgender care
The administration of President Donald Trump has escalated its crackdown on transgender medical care ahead of the midterm elections.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Pentagon report reveals steep civilian toll of Trump's Yemen campaign
The military operation was the first following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's dismantling of an office focused on mitigating unintended casualties.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Democrats demand briefing on Trump's secret flight from Turkey
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the White House kept Congress "in the dark" about last month's ruse to avoid an Iranian threat.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Rule could let parents put $2,500 into child ‘Trump accounts' tax-free
Proposed guidance from the Treasury Department clarifies how employer and employee contributions to the new accounts would work.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 11, 2026

House Democrats seek records in dropped Reflecting Pool case against ex-Olympian
Rep. Jamie Raskin sent a letter to the Justice and Interior departments pressing for more information on the felony prosecution of David Hearn.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Human rights groups sue Trump administration over International Criminal Court sanctions
The president signed an executive order in 2025 placing sanctions on the ICC, whose jurisdiction the U.S. does not recognize.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 11, 2026

In a partisan age, a Democratic governor goes outside her brand for a running mate
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D), facing a tough reelection fight, chose former mayor John Giles, a lifelong Republican who recently became an independent.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 11, 2026

The data center backlash is building
Just in time for the midterm elections.

Washington Post Politics
Aug 11, 2026

North Carolina Republicans pick replacement for embattled Rep. Chuck Edwards
State lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager, a fifth-generation farmer, in November.

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