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Washington Post Politics
Feb 24, 2026

We asked 2,300 Americans about the best and worst things Trump has done. Here's what they said.
Immigration was the most divisive issue, with supporters calling it Trump's best action and critics deeming it his worst.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Judiciary says courthouses are crumbling nationwide, seeks control over properties
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts says deteriorating conditions have led to safety hazards and health issues.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 24, 2026

U.S. men's hockey team to be at State of the Union ‘somehow, some way'
Accommodations are being made for the gold medalists, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday, a day after the equally successful women's team declined.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 24, 2026

GOP lawmaker quietly questioned ‘disturbing' East Wing demolition
Rep. Michael Turner, co-chair of the congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, wrote to a top White House aide about his "substantial concerns."

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Feb 24, 2026

The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations
A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last month.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 24, 2026

The State of the Union brings a big audience for Trump. But does it matter?
In the age of algorithm-driven social media feeds, the audience for the speech is increasingly fragmented and entrenched in their political positions.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

U.S. women's hockey team declines Trump's State of the Union invitation
The players "were honored to be included and are grateful for the acknowledgement," according to a team statement.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Coast Guard investigating swastika found at recruit training center
The incident follows a controversy last year when officials temporarily downgraded the hate symbol to "potentially divisive" in the service's workplace harassment manual.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Trump again centers crime in immigration debate with White House vigil
The vigil centered victims' families and crime in defense of the president's deportation campaign, even as public support for his approach softens.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Trump's top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine has cautioned that a lack of munitions and allied support could mean greater danger for U.S. troops, say people familiar with the discussions.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Supreme Court to consider whether states can sue over greenhouse gas emissions
Dozens of municipalities are seeking billions in damages against oil and gas companies, often accusing them of misleading the public about the links between greenhouse gases and climate risks.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel defends partying with U.S. Olympic ice hockey team
Videos of Patel celebrating in Italy went viral Sunday night, prompting criticism and questions about his judgment during a critical time for the FBI.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Judge Cannon orders secrecy for report on Trump classified-documents case
A federal judge in Florida blocked public release of special counsel Jack Smith's extensive report into the classified-documents case against President Donald Trump.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Tom Steyer would like you to know he isn't a ‘really rich... arrogant SOB'
The Washington Post's essential guide to power and influence in D.C. Steyer is the latest billionaire hoping to lead his state.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Biden, aides project optimism in cancer fight, but some close friends worry
The former president announced last year he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He and his aides say he's doing well and has upcoming public appearances.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Gov. Wes Moore's redistricting plan is poised to die. He's still fighting.
Tuesday's candidate filing deadline marks the unofficial end of the window to redistrict Maryland ahead of the 2026 midterms. Moore, a potential 2028 White House contender, refuses to concede defeat.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

In bid to win majority, House Democrats target districts Trump easily won
The latest crop of the party's recruits come from an array of working-class backgrounds, some having worked as farmers and ministers and served in the U.S. military.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 23, 2026

New bill would restrict Trump administration's push for ICE warehouses
The legislation underscores qualms that lawmakers in both parties have expressed about a push to set up facilities in their states and districts.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 22, 2026

Trump's talk of sending a hospital ship to Greenland puzzles leaders
Trump says he's sending a ship to care for Greenland's sick. But the territory doesn't want the help and the U.S. appears to have no hospital ships available to send.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 22, 2026

Armed man shot and killed inside Mar-a-Lago perimeter, Secret Service says
The Secret Service said the man was observed carrying "what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can."

Washington Post Politics
Feb 22, 2026

Josh Shapiro to neighbors: Get off my lawn
The Pennsylvania governor and Democratic star is embroiled in a dispute with his neighbor that has escalated into an unlikely political saga.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 22, 2026

Supreme Court put the brakes on Trump, after Congress helped him step on the gas
Trump has walked all over Congress but prior presidents of both parties have stretched the bounds of emergency powers.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 22, 2026

Why more lawmakers are quitting Congress, and what it means for the midterms
Ahead of the midterm elections, a wave of House and Senate members are retiring or running for other offices.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 22, 2026

60% disapprove of Trump ahead of State of the Union, Post-ABC poll finds
Democrats have made little headway in persuading Americans that they have better ideas or policies to offer.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 22, 2026

60% disapprove of Trump ahead of State of the Union, Post-ABC-Ipsos poll finds
But Democrats have made little headway in persuading Americans that they have better ideas or policies to offer.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 21, 2026

Trump approves D.C. emergency declaration in response to Potomac sewage spill
President Donald Trump has approved a request for federal assistance in response to the massive sewage spill along the Potomac River.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 21, 2026

Congress could get a healthy pay raise, courtesy of the courts
A group of ex-members and veteran lawmakers have advanced an unusual lawsuit that could lead to larger salaries.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 21, 2026

Spanberger signs bill that could help Democrats gain four House seats
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has signed legislation that includes congressional redistricting maps that could favor Democrats 10-1 if voters pass a referendum.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 21, 2026

As trade envoy, Prince Andrew promoted Britain and exploited his access
For a decade, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on Thursday, advocated globally for U.K. trade, cooking up deals that at times made his family cringe.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 21, 2026

Trump's MAGA base raged against Iran strikes last year. This time, it's quieter.
Although many leading MAGA voices are quieter than they were in June, some foreign policy experts who have advocated a more limited approach have continued to raise the alarm.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 21, 2026

Handing defeats to Trump, Supreme Court signals potential course change
A pair of rulings on tariffs and National Guard deployment mark the justices' first major decisions against the president. More may be coming.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Speaker Johnson denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the Capitol
The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Judges in Virginia name new U.S. attorney, then Justice Dept. fires him
The nearly immediate removal of longtime litigator James W. Hundley continues a clash over control of one of the country's highest-profile prosecutor's offices.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Judges in Virginia name new U.S. attorney, setting up clash with Trump
Federal judges in the Eastern District of Virginia unanimously named an interim U.S. attorney, setting up a likely imminent clash with the Trump administration.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Judge scolds prosecutors in hearing on search of Post reporter's home
Federal agents seized a phone, two laptops, a recorder, a portable hard drive and a Garmin watch in a search of reporter Hannah Natanson's home last month.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Trump loses favorite negotiating tool he touted to make peace and money
President responds to Supreme Court ruling by announcing an immediate 10 percent global tariff under a different legal authority and warned that more drastic measures could follow.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Trump imposes new tariffs, denounces Supreme Court justices as a ‘disgrace' after ruling
The ruling deals a major blow to his signature economic policy and represents a stinging political setback.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Trump slams justices after Supreme Court strikes down most of his tariffs
The ruling deals a major blow to the president's signature economic policy and represents a stinging political setback.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Trump sets collision course with congressional Republicans on tariffs


Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Live updates: Trump imposes new tariffs, denounces Supreme Court justices as a ‘disgrace' after ruling
The ruling deals a major blow to his signature economic policy and represents a stinging political setback.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

President Donald Trump, asked if the Supreme Court justices who struck down his ability to impose...


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Feb 20, 2026

Trump reaffirms tariffs that are central to his drug-price cuts


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Feb 20, 2026

Trump imposes new 10% global tariff, replacing levies rejected by high court


Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

President Donald Trump said there isn't a clear answer as to whether billions in tariff revenue...


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Feb 20, 2026

Trump banner on Justice Dept. building draws authoritarian comparisons
Democrats criticized the appearance of the president on the headquarters of a department that has long prided itself on being independent from the White House.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

President Donald Trump said Friday that in response to the Supreme Court striking down his sweeping...


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Feb 20, 2026

Tariff ruling will likely upend Trump's foreign policy strategy


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Feb 20, 2026

President Donald Trump briefly hinted at the next steps he plans to take in response to...


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Feb 20, 2026

President Donald Trump opened his news conference Friday afternoon by lashing out at Supreme Court justices...


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Feb 20, 2026

Don't expect things to get cheaper now


Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

64 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of tariffs, poll finds


Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Without specifically noting the Supreme Court's decision, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) defended President Donald Trump's...


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Feb 20, 2026

Court finds that tariffs are a tax, rejecting Bessent claim


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Feb 20, 2026

Judge holds hearing on DOJ's effort to search Post reporter's devices
Federal agents seized a phone, two laptops, a recorder, a portable hard drive and a Garmin watch in a search of reporter Hannah Natanson's home last month.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

President Donald Trump was informed of the Supreme Court ruling during a meeting with governors at...


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Feb 20, 2026

The Supreme Court's major cases during the 2025-2026 term
The Supreme Court will take up Trump-related cases in its new term, as well as cases dealing with gay and transgender issues and campaigns.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Democrats press Trump administration to issue tariff refunds


Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Many Trump tariffs are unaffected by today's Supreme Court ruling


Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

In his concurring opinion, Justice Neil M. Gorsuch rejected the administration's argument that the president has...


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Feb 20, 2026

The court's decision to strike down tariffs sets up a tense State of the Union address,...


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Feb 20, 2026

Many business owners around the country breathed a sigh of relief Friday, after a year of...


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Feb 20, 2026

Legal scholar says the decision is a historic ruling on presidential power


Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Majority dismisses most of Trump administration's arguments on tariffs


Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Given the gravity of Friday's decision, attendance in the courtroom was relatively sparse — although all...


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Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, others, hope Trump will change course on tariffs


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Feb 20, 2026

Congressional Democrats cheered the Supreme Court's decision, calling it a long overdue win for Americans struggling...


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Feb 20, 2026

Few Republicans have commented on the Supreme Court's decision so far. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky)...


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Feb 20, 2026

Live updates: In rare rebuke of Trump, Supreme Court strikes down tariffs
The ruling deals a major blow to his signature economic policy and represents a stinging political setback.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Trump could try to reinstate some tariffs, but with more restraints


Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Chief Justice John G. Roberts delivered the opinion for the majority


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Feb 20, 2026

In dissent, Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh wrote he "firmly" disagreed with the decision.


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Feb 20, 2026

Court doesn't answer whether billions in tariffs must be refunded


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Feb 20, 2026

Where the economy is heading


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Feb 20, 2026

Importers demand quick action on tariff refunds


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Feb 20, 2026

The justices' vote to strike down tariffs featured a complicated vote count


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Feb 20, 2026

As Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. read the tariffs opinion from the bench, Solicitor General...


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Feb 20, 2026

Justices appeared skeptical of Trump's tariffs during November arguments


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Feb 20, 2026

Trump pushed Supreme Court to rule in his favor on tariffs for a year


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Feb 20, 2026

Decision marks notable shift in high court's approach to Trump


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Feb 20, 2026

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs


Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

DOJ officials face reality in election fraud cases as Trump demands more
The Justice Department has struggled to meet White House demands to prosecute noncitizen voters as theories that President Trump has pushed in public fail to hold up.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

DOJ struggles as White House presses on voter fraud
Efforts to prosecute noncitizen voters have been slowed by lack of evidence, officials say, while Trump aides push for a broader crackdown.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Democrat wants DHS to examine potential bias in Minneapolis investigations
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire) asked the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general to look into the impact of accusations that Renée Good and Alex Pretti were domestic terrorists.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Trump says he will release government files on alien life, UFOs
The president's announcement came after he rebuked his predecessor Barack Obama for saying that aliens were "real." Obama later said he was just guessing.

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Feb 19, 2026

In rare move, Veterans Affairs pulls back on controversial disability rule
Veterans groups had warned that the change would have disadvantaged veterans who need medication.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 19, 2026

4 journalists detained in Cameroon reporting on Trump's deportations
Lawyers say Trump is sending migrants to Cameroon who originated elsewhere. AP freelancers, among others, were detained while reporting on the deportees.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Trump vows $10 billion contribution to his own Board of Peace
President Donald Trump's sparsely attended Board of Peace meeting set a mission to stabilize Gaza, but plans beyond that remain murky.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Trump says Obama shared ‘classified information' on UFOs
Obama said last week that aliens are ‘real' before clarifying he was guessing. Trump did not specify what Obama said that was classified.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who lit herself on fire, lawyer alleges
The congressman from Texas, who is facing a tough primary battle, has denied having an affair.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Virginia's Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) said Thursday that Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Veterans sue over Trump's planned 250-foot arch, citing cemetery views
The Vietnam War veterans, who later worked as U.S. diplomats, say that the arch would harm the experience of visiting nearby Arlington National Cemetery.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Replacing Marjorie Taylor Greene puts Trump's control of MAGA to the test
The president is accustomed to defining a race. But some voters in Georgia's 14th District do not like being told what to do.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Trump appears ready to attack Iran as U.S. strike force takes shape
Although the United States and ally Israel have a decisive military advantage over Iranian forces, there are ways for Tehran to make any attack painful, officials said.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Commission, packed with Trump allies, approves White House ballroom project
The Commission of Fine Arts voted unanimously to approve the nearly 90,000-square-foot building's design. A federal judge is weighing whether to halt the project.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Trump's Black supporters tout minority gains during White House ceremony
Wednesday's Black History Month event marked a continued defense of a president who has made racial grievance a hallmark of his political ascent.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Hegseth invited Christian nationalist Doug Wilson to preach at Pentagon
The self-described "paleo-Confederate" has argued that wives should submit to their husbands, women should be denied the vote and Christian enslavers were on "firm scriptural ground."

Washington Post Politics
Feb 18, 2026

White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now
The co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, which rebuked CDC's response to the coronavirus pandemic, will oversee the nation's leading public health agency.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 18, 2026

AIPAC accused of covert campaigning as Democratic support falters
Democrats in Illinois have accused the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the powerful pro-Israel organization, of meddling in competitive primary races.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 18, 2026

As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by
Despite President Donald Trump's opposition to annexation, Israel has taken steps to expand control over the West Bank that experts say may lead to seizure of territory.

Washington Post Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Beshear is latest 2028 contender to write a book, focused on faith
The Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky will rebuke "how faith has been hijacked" by Donald Trump and other figures, his publisher says.

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