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Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Vought pushes for scrutiny of NIH grants in Oval Office clash
A heated debate took place in the Oval Office on Friday, with some Trump officials accusing the National Institutes of Health of funding grants that conflict with the president's agenda.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Trump hails Greenland security deal that falls short of takeover
The agreement, which Danish officials said is not final, stops far short of Trump's often-stated goal of taking possession of the territory.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Trump says he will demand drug companies split up vaccines into more doses
Those comments came a day after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told attendees of a conference for the anti-vaccine group he founded that they have a "friend at the White House."

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Judge is skeptical Trump administration has fully abandoned payout fund
Officials dropped plans for a $1.8 billion fund to pay those who claimed they were wronged by the justice system. But a suit against the effort is ongoing.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Trump announces ‘forever' deal to defend Greenland as Denmark says signing ‘expected' next week
President Trump announced an agreement with Denmark that he said gives the United States "permanent" sway over Greenland's security.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Black congressional leaders endorse James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Talarico has strong support among Black voters in public polls, but he has recently stepped up his efforts to reach them.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Trump says son has paid back Russian for wedding party
The president defended Donald Trump Jr.'s decision to take a large gift from Umar Kremlev, saying that such presents are "common."

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Trump criticizes Republican who said immigration enforcement had ‘gone too far'
Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R) is running in a Latino-heavy district in Florida.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Spanberger takes unusual step to limit data centers — up to a point
Spanberger acts to restrict new data centers in Virginia but leaves some details for the future.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Vance campaigns in deep-red territory, highlighting risks for GOP
JD Vance went for a campaign twofer on Friday: He visited a deep-red district in a swing state where the GOP desperately needs to mobilize voters. It's also the state that happens to be the first to get a say in who will be the 2028 Republican nominee.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

What happened under the Trump administration this week
Trump and his administration continue to push vaccine skepticism.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

NAACP files lawsuit seeking to bar federal agents from polling places
The lawsuit is the second one this month aimed at keeping ICE and others away from the polls.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

The nativist provocateur who keeps pushing the Texas GOP further right
Republican leaders criticized a recent post by Bo French attacking South Asian UT students. But many in the party have felt compelled to embrace parts of his ideology.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

California governor signs order pushing for an AI ‘kill switch'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential contender, said he had to act because the federal government hasn't done enough to regulate AI.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department's casualty database.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

These midterm polls caught our attention this week. They're good for Democrats.
Political strategists and pollsters say surveys are usually more reliable after Labor Day.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Build columns, not Trump's arch, D.C. official tells administration
Local officials, preservationists and historians are pushing to scale back Trump's planned arch, advocating the slender columns originally envisioned by architects and lawmakers a century ago.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

For now, Pentagon plan for testosterone testing will apply to male troops only
Newly updated guidelines would test male service members aged 30 and over for low testosterone. Rules for females will be released later, officials said.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Most Michigan voters disapprove of Trump's tariffs on Canada, poll shows
Among the state's independents, who could determine the outcome of several key midterm races, 68 percent disapprove of Trump's levies on Canadian products.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

She's survived four gerrymanders and a car crash. Can her luck hold?
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), 80, has been unbeatable, even as her district gets redrawn again and again.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Congress is getting older, and Americans aren't happy
This was a significant week in the debate about aging politicians.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Why Democrats are starting to feel bullish about a midterm wave
Democrats say the Iran war, high prices and President Donald Trump's sinking popularity give them a real chance of congressional majorities.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

RFK Jr. says Americans worried about vaccines have a ‘friend at the White House'
Since being confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made clear he wants to overhaul the nation's immunization system.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Senator blocks bill meant to lower electricity prices linked to data centers
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) halted passage of a proposal that had passed the House by an overwhelming margin.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

What to know about the Kennedy Center closing under Trump
His allies have warned that it could be permanent if his name is not added to the iconic arts venue.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

U.S. will let Iranian leaders attend U.N. General Assembly in New York
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the annual gathering of world leaders on Wednesday.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Democrats seize on House GOP's decision to leave town early
The Republican-led chamber has no more workdays scheduled in Washington before the November midterms.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Mike Pence says he has ‘no plans' to run for president in 2028
Mike Pence says he has no plans to run for president in 2028.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Why Karl Rove, a father of the modern Texas GOP, is voting for a Democrat
How Texas Republicans abandoned their immigrant-welcoming tradition.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

The Pollwatcher: Inside The Washington Post-Schar School poll on Michigan
Plus: AI layoff fears and measles vaccine trust.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Democrats demand to know where Venezuelan oil revenue is going
The Trump administration seized control of Venezuelan oil after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in January.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Poll finds close Michigan Senate race. Here's how El-Sayed lags his party.
A Post-Schar School finds 53 percent of Michigan's likely voters say they want Democrats to control the Senate, but 48 percent support Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Senate race.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

As warnings mount, Democrats eyeing the presidency wake up to AI fears
Their plans are heavier on rhetoric than specifics so far. But it's a shift for many in the party who have been slow to address the fast-changing technology.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

We polled Michigan's Senate race. There's good and bad news for Democrats.
A Post-Schar School finds 53 percent of Michigan's likely voters say they want Democrats to control the Senate, but 48 percent support Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Senate race.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Trump won by latching on to popular issues. He's doing the opposite on AI.
It's been stunning to see this president so firmly position himself on the unpopular side of the debate around AI and data centers.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 17, 2026

RFK Jr. to give keynote speech at conference for anti-vaccine group he founded
Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as health secretary, he has made clear he wants to overhaul the nation's immunization system.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Trump emphasizes crime in midterm push in North Carolina
The president made violent crime the central issue in his first large-scale outdoor rally this year and cites the GOP's 1988 "Willie Horton" attack ad on Democratic nominee Michael S. Dukakis.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

House passes bill attempting to lower data center costs
The bill, one of Congress's first efforts to rein in the unpopular facilities, was approved with overwhelming bipartisan support but is unlikely to lower prices immediately.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

The last day at the Kennedy Center
An eerie silence, empty halls and security guards marked the end, at least for now, of a once-vibrant public space.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

On the Kennedy Center's last day, silence and sadness
An eerie silence, empty halls and security guards marked the end, at least for now, of a once-vibrant public space.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Afghan terrorist gets 20 years for role in deadly 2021 attack at Kabul airport
Thirteen American troops and about 170 Afghans were killed in a suicide bombing at the airport's Abbey Gate as the U.S. left Afghanistan.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Iowa's Republican Senate candidate not attending JD Vance event
A spokesperson for Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is campaigning on bipartisanship, cited previously scheduled events but declined to say what they are.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Senate Republicans manage to advance farm bill with McConnell's return
The measure still faces significant challenges as Democrats demand changes to SNAP provisions.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, says she is cancer-free
Wiles had continued working at the White House while undergoing treatment.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe subpoena
Billionaire Leon Black held contempt over Epstein investigation subpoena; Black denies any wrongdoing or any knowledge of Epstein's behavior.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Trump's arch will harm historic sites but must proceed, federal officials say
National Park Service officials acknowledge that President Donald Trump's planned arch would harm dozens of historic sites but say it must move forward anyway.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

How to argue about regulating AI
Will regulation let China get ahead, or save us from doomsday?

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

The House is heading home ahead of the midterms even earlier than planned
A move to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will now probably be considered after the November elections.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

In leaked recording, Nebraska Senate candidate criticizes some Trump voters
Osborn has carefully sought to maintain an independent profile to attract crossover voters of both parties in the typically red state.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Former congressman Sander Levin endorses El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan
In a statement, Levin said he was aligned with El-Sayed on climate change, trade, health care and other issues despite his "significant disagreement" with El-Sayed's views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Sen. Cassidy says measles surge will be administration's ‘terrible legacy'
Under questioning by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Trump's surgeon general pick Nicole Saphier called a combined vaccine "our greatest tool for combating measles infections."

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

The Democratic fundraising machine under GOP investigation is fighting back
A law firm representing ActBlue reviewed its donation history and met with congressional investigators to present its evidence that the Democratic fundraising platform did not mislead Congress.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Spanberger is bullish about Virginia House races even without a favorable map
An unusual fundraising alliance among Virginia Democrats highlights how the state can still help determine balance of power in the House this fall even though redistricting efforts were nullified by a court ruling.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Takeaways from a disruptive primary election season
Six months of primaries offer pointed insights into how voters feel heading into the November midterms.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Trump told Republicans to talk about him. Data shows they aren't listening.
A Post analysis of more than a million social media posts shows that GOP candidates are largely ignoring the president's midterm advice.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Antiestablishment anger is raging, and 4 other takeaways from primary season
Six months of elections offer pointed insights into how voters feel heading into the November midterms.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

GOP candidates are largely ignoring Trump's midterm advice, Post analysis shows
A review of over a million social media messages reveals that Republicans haven't heeded the president's call to act like he's on the ballot and promise $5,000 payouts.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

The midterms are over. Sort of.
Most Americans don't live in competitive House districts, so who will represent them in Congress next year was likely decided in the primary.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Senate control may hinge on whether this Democrat can win back voters drawn to Trump
Sherrod Brown is seeking to return to the chamber two years after losing his seat when many blue-collar voters embraced Donald Trump.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Senate control may hinge on whether Sherrod Brown can win back working-class voters
The Democrat is seeking to return to the chamber two years after losing his seat when many blue-collar voters embraced Donald Trump.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Trump's third surgeon general nominee, Nicole Saphier, to face Senate
Chris Klomp, vying for the health department's No. 2 slot, and Timothy Westlake, the pick for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, will also face questioning.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Senate control could hinge on this ex-lawmaker's ability to win back working-class voters
Democrat Sherrod Brown is seeking to return to the chamber two years after losing his seat when many blue-collar voters embraced Donald Trump.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

FBI director faces sharp questions from senators about his firing of agents
Kash Patel defends his numerous dismissals at the FBI, saying he is fighting political weaponization at the bureau.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Democrats help turn back Trump impeachment resolution
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) introduced the measure without the blessing of his party's leadership.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

This blue state is the midterms' surprising new Senate battleground
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of New Hampshire's Senate race from ‘Lean Democratic' to ‘Toss Up.'

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

White House preselects reporters to call on — after Trump criticized Biden for the same
White House staff pre-select which reporters to call on at press briefings — a common practice that President Trump has criticized Joe Biden for in the past.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Republicans have soured on the economy, poll finds
Less than a third of Republican voters said the economy is better than a year before, the poll found.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Iran war cost $38 billion through July, report says
The U.S. is expected to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month as the war continues, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

NHL star Alexander Ovechkin campaigns for pro-Putin party in new ad
Ovechkin appeared in a video for United Russia, the country's ruling party, as the country heads into key parliamentary elections this weekend.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Republican lawmaker moves to force vote on impeaching Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie argued the defense secretary had violated three provisions of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 in the conflict with Iran.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Pennsylvania teen died of ‘rare and severe' complication of measles, coroner says
Pennsylvania has recorded a total of four measles-associated deaths this year, state health officials said.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

DOJ seeks to revive cases against Comey, James a year after dismissals
Charges in Virginia against the prominent Trump critics were thrown out last year after a court ruled the U.S. attorney overseeing them had been appointed illegally.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Trump has failed to restrict voting by mail
But there's still a lot of confusion about voting in the midterms.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Vance picks up first Senate endorsement for president
Sen. Jim Banks's public support adds to the momentum the vice president appears to be building among Republicans.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Trump's planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
The pending transfer of the 2,000-pound munition, involved in scores of incidents resulting in civilian casualties, sets up a potential litmus test for Democrats.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Nick Reiner will not face death penalty if convicted, prosecutor says
Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty in the fatal stabbings of his mother and his father, the acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Trump slams his own Supreme Court appointees over mail ballot ruling
"These are not the people I interviewed," the president fumed on social media, portraying the ruling as a personal betrayal.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

FBI Director Patel faces sharp questions from senators on personnel moves
Lawmakers begin grilling Patel about his controversial tenure, including the departure of numerous agents.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

University of Texas responds after GOP statewide candidate's racist posts
The university said it is "proud to celebrate" all its students after posts by Bo French, GOP nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, that were condemned by members of both parties.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Kimberly Greenwood, wife of Lee, is nominated to be ambassador to Barbados
"God Bless the U.S.A." — and, now, several island nations.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

House Democrats add three seats to ‘Red to Blue' target list
Democratic Party leaders had previously declined to promote Michigan activist William Lawrence, who has drawn attention for past social media posts.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of structures at U.S. bases, watchdog says
The report by the Pentagon's inspector general also detailed the extent of munitions shortfalls in the first comprehensive public accounting of the cost and military impact of the war with Iran.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Vance's presence in Kansas signals how spooked Republicans are as map tilts in Democrats' favor
The vice president is campaigning in the state on Monday as Sen. Roger Marshall (R) faces a tougher-than-expected challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Is Kansas really in play for Democrats? Republicans are acting like it.
JD Vance is campaigning in the state on Monday as Sen. Roger Marshall (R) faces a tougher-than-expected challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

The midterms are all about control
Interviews with candidates and operatives suggest they all make voters feel that they have little control over their finances, their government and, really, their lives.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Max Miller's challenger launches attack ad based on domestic violence allegations
Democrat Brian Poindexter said that accusations against the Ohio Republican have become "a very prominent topic" in the race.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

FBI Director Patel to face sharp questions from senators on personnel moves
Lawmakers are expected to grill Patel on Tuesday about his controversial tenure, including the departure of numerous agents.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

In tight House races, suspicions swirl around third-party candidates
Candidates with pro-Trump backgrounds have shown up on Green Party tickets, while Republicans say Democrats have propped up Libertarians.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Libertarians and Greens are accused of being plants to spoil tight midterm races
Candidates with pro-Trump backgrounds have shown up on Green Party tickets, while Republicans say Democrats have propped up Libertarians.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Once a safe hold for GOP, Ohio race heats up over domestic violence allegations
Democrat Brian Poindexter said that accusations against the Ohio Republican have become "a very prominent topic" in the race.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 14, 2026

Supreme Court blocks sweeping mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections
The Trump administration had said the plan was necessary to protect against voter fraud, while states and voting rights groups said it could inject chaos in contests that will determine control of Congress.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 14, 2026

McConnell returns to Senate, casting first vote since suffering a fall in June
The Kentucky Republican voted in the Senate on Monday evening for the first time since he was hospitalized in June.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 14, 2026

Gavin Newsom says he won't run for president if Kamala Harris does
The pair share deep roots in California politics.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 14, 2026

Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate three months after a fall
The Kentucky Republican had not appeared in the chamber since he suffered a fall in June.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 14, 2026

‘Grand conspiracy' probe of Trump foes goes on after prosecutor's departure
Former CIA director John O. Brennan received a subpoena seeking his testimony before a grand jury in October, his lawyer said.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 14, 2026

In onstage call with Nvidia CEO, Trump deems AI fears a ‘hoax'
The president has rejected calls by industry leaders for a coordinated slowdown in technological development.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 14, 2026

Rep. Jasmine Crockett honors Chris Brown at concert, drawing backlash
Crockett gave singers Chris Brown and Usher a congressional recognition at a Saturday concert in Dallas.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 14, 2026

Trump Jr. wedding celebrations were sponsored by powerful Russian businessman
Umar Kremlev, who heads the International Boxing Association and does business with the state, hosted two nights of parties, according to bride Bettina Trump.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 14, 2026

Trump agrees to stricter ethics rules Democrats demanded in crypto bill
Provision would allow state attorneys general to sue if federal officials violate ethics rules in the Clarity Act barring them from creating assets while in office.

Washington Post Politics
Sep 14, 2026

What Mike Johnson and Trump had to say about $5,000 payments this weekend
The president doubled down on his idea to pay Americans if the GOP keeps control of Congress in November. But the House speaker was more circumspect.

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