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Jan 21, 2026
Last year, President Donald Trump pardoned almost 1,600 people charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Now many of them might get money back from the government.
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Jan 21, 2026
Democrat Rahm Emanuel, eyeing a presidential run, says his party must focus on educational achievement, not culture wars.
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Jan 21, 2026
His remarks to the annual World Economic Forum will come as European leaders try to de-escalate tensions with the U.S. over Trump's plan to acquire Greenland.
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Jan 20, 2026
The actions signal a breaking point for the federal bench in the Eastern District of Virginia after Lindsey Halligan was disqualified as U.S. attorney there.
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Jan 20, 2026
A DOGE employee signed an agreement to share Social Security data with the aim of overturning election results in certain states, according to a new court filing.
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Jan 20, 2026
Donald Trump's extended, unfiltered appearance in the briefing room reflected a presidency increasingly unburdened by traditional constraints.
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Jan 20, 2026
The planned exit marks the Trump administration's latest move to scale back Washington's military investment in Europe's defense.
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Jan 20, 2026
The planned reductions to parts of the alliance's force structure and some advisory groups mark the Trump administration's latest move to scale back military investment in Europe's defense.
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Jan 20, 2026
The actions signal a breaking point for the federal bench in the Eastern District of Virginia after Lindsey Halligan was disqualified as U.S. attorney there.
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Jan 20, 2026
The Justice Department is sending prosecutors from Midwestern states to help the Minnesota U.S. attorney's office as it moves toward charges against state officials.
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Jan 20, 2026
A year after his inauguration, polls show he's as unpopular as ever and many Americans dislike his major policies.
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Jan 20, 2026
The case before the justices could have a major impact on laws in California, New York and elsewhere.
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Jan 20, 2026
The actions signal a breaking point for the federal bench in the Eastern District of Virginia after Lindsey Halligan was disqualified as U.S. attorney there.
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Jan 20, 2026
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.
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Jan 20, 2026
The announcement comes after President Donald Trump publicly urged the congresswoman to run.
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Jan 20, 2026
Timothy P. Broglio, a Vatican senior cleric, expressed concern at President Donald Trump's U.S. military policy as he pursues Greenland.
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Jan 20, 2026
Video of a Colombian migrant crying after her CBP One appointment had been canceled was viewed millions of times. A year later, she still hopes to cross legally.
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Jan 20, 2026
The legality of Trump's push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook was already one of the biggest issues of the court's term. A probe into Chair Jerome H. Powell has raised the stakes.
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Jan 20, 2026
The legality of Trump's push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook was already one of the biggest issues of the court's term. A probe into Chair Jerome H. Powell has raised the stakes.
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Jan 20, 2026
In social media posts before the meetings, Trump bashed the U.K. and shared what appeared to be private messages from European officials.
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Jan 19, 2026
The Justice Department said it would investigate the incident, which has sparked debate over First Amendment rights and the meaning of "sanctuary."
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Jan 19, 2026
The Justice Department is considering loosening a slate of gun regulations as it seeks to bolster support from ardent Second Amendment advocates.
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Jan 19, 2026
Several public health organizations accused the health secretary of packing a key advisory committee with vaccine skeptics, arguing its latest guidance should be voided.
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Jan 19, 2026
Takeaways from a new memoir that could help frame a presidential run.
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Jan 19, 2026
Trump's push to take over Greenland and unleash a trade war with European nations has sparked the greatest transatlantic crisis in generations.
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Jan 19, 2026
Three senior archbishops said recent events raise "basic questions about the use of military force" and have put America's moral role "under examination."
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Jan 19, 2026
The accusations have caught the attention of the business community in Washington, which supports the agency's priorities under Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
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Jan 18, 2026
Shapiro was told that the question was part of the vetting process for vice president but he still found it offensive, he wrote in his upcoming memoir.
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Jan 18, 2026
New details about a Trump-led board conceived to oversee rebuilding in Gaza have given rise to predictions that it could be used in place of U.N.'s traditional role.
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Jan 18, 2026
After the death of Renée Good in Minneapolis, FBI agents launched a civil rights probe into the shooting. The Justice Department says no such case now exists.
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Jan 18, 2026
Trump's new warning to impose tariffs on nations opposing his bid to acquire Greenland threatens U.S. military and trade alliances built up over decades.
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Jan 18, 2026
As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration in Minneapolis, a majority of voters disapprove of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's work.
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Jan 18, 2026
The president endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow of Louisiana, who hasn't announced a Senate run. Sen. Bill Cassidy voted convict in the impeachment trial over the Jan. 6 riot.
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Jan 18, 2026
The Justice Department opened investigations into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell recently.
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Jan 18, 2026
E.U. ambassadors will hold an emergency meeting on Greenland after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries that sent troops there.
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Jan 18, 2026
The probe of Jerome Powell immediately revealed the extent of support from GOP lawmakers and the finance community for an independent central bank.
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Jan 18, 2026
As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration in Minneapolis, he's finding the public is not with him.
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Jan 18, 2026
Barbara Wien, a retired peace studies professor, believes she was confronting a threat to her community with her protest of Stephen Miller. Some say she's the danger.
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Jan 18, 2026
Barbara Wien, a retired peace studies professor, believes she was confronting a threat to her community with her protest of Stephen Miller. Some say she's the danger.
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Jan 18, 2026
The president endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow of Louisiana, who hasn't announced a Senate run. Sen. Bill Cassidy voted convict in the impeachment trial over the Jan. 6 riot.
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Jan 18, 2026
The broadcast window for the military academies' rivalry game, typically held on a Saturday in December, is threatened by College Football Playoff expansion.
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Jan 18, 2026
Soldiers with the Army's 11th Airborne Division in Alaska have been placed at the ready following Trump's Insurrection Act threat, according to defense officials.
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Jan 17, 2026
The right-wing provocateur known for incendiary rhetoric and his 10 or so supporters were outnumbered by a large crowd of counterprotesters in Minneapolis.
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Jan 17, 2026
The president and his national security advisers contemplated striking Iran but backed away as costs loomed and Middle East allies lobbied for restraint.
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Jan 17, 2026
Leaders of the bipartisan delegation said most Americans don't want to acquire the territory, and thousands of Danes joined "Hands-off Greenland" protests.
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Jan 17, 2026
The provocateur known for incendiary rhetoric and his dozen or so supporters were outnumbered by a large crowd of counterprotesters.
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Jan 17, 2026
The provocateur known for incendiary rhetoric and his dozen or so supporters were outnumbered by a large crowd of counterprotesters.
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Jan 17, 2026
The provocateur known for incendiary rhetoric and his dozen or so supporters were outnumbered by a large crowd of counterprotesters.
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Jan 17, 2026
Israeli officials oppose the inclusion of diplomats from Turkey and Qatar, nations Israel says will work to ensure Hamas's survival.
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Jan 17, 2026
The move escalates tensions between the U.S. and longtime allies that have been sending Trump a message that the territory of Denmark is not for sale.
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Jan 17, 2026
A rally organized by a provocateur known for incendiary rhetoric is planned, while counterprotests are also expected. Officials are urging calm.
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Jan 17, 2026
A program to reintroduce the predators is essentially blocked, with Colorado leaders saying the state is being punished for jailing election denier Tina Peters.
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Jan 17, 2026
The agency is targeting critics during a moment of crisis in which protesters are clashing with federal agents on icy city streets.
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Jan 17, 2026
The agency is targeting critics during a moment of crisis in which protesters are clashing with federal agents on icy city streets.
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Jan 17, 2026
Leaders of the bipartisan delegation said most Americans don't want to acquire Greenland, and that Russia and China don't pose imminent security risks to the territory.
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Jan 17, 2026
Leaders of the bipartisan delegation said most Americans don't want to acquire Greenland, and that Russia and China don't pose imminent security risks to the territory.
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Jan 16, 2026
The judge's order comes in response to a lawsuit from Minneapolis-area residents alleging that their rights were violated while they were observing or protesting immigration raids.
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Jan 16, 2026
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
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Jan 16, 2026
The domestic military mission, which is the subject of an ongoing court challenge, was due to expire at the end of February.
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Jan 16, 2026
The unusual "alienation of affection" lawsuit alleges Sinema broke up a marriage by "willfully and intentionally" seducing her bodyguard despite knowing he was married.
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Jan 16, 2026
The Commission of Fine Arts will discuss the controversial project at a meeting next week. White House officials hope to win approval in two months.
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Jan 16, 2026
The pardon is the latest instance of Trump using his clemency powers to reward allies and those who have financially supported his political operation.
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Jan 16, 2026
The president's comments come as a group of bipartisan lawmakers are on an official visit to Denmark — with the aim to show U.S. support for the NATO ally despite the administration's push to annex the territory.
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Jan 16, 2026
As Trump pushes for a more Republican-friendly House map, more than half a dozen states are potential targets for mid-decade tweaks to congressional boundaries.
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Jan 16, 2026
Republicans are still clear favorites to retain control of the chamber in the midterms. But Democrats say they are more hopeful about the odds of a big upset.
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Jan 16, 2026
President Trump said it was "wonderful gesture of mutual respect." The Nobel Committee said the medal can change hands, but "the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot."
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Jan 16, 2026
The Venezuelan opposition leader said she handed her 2025 award to the president, an extraordinary move to regain his favor as he warms to the remnants of the Maduro regime.
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Jan 16, 2026
Nevada, South Carolina and New Hampshire are among states vying to be first on the 2028 primary calendar.
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Jan 16, 2026
Nevada, South Carolina and New Hampshire are among states vying to be first on the 2028 primary calendar.
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Jan 16, 2026
The battle between the Federal Reserve and Trump administration prosecutors developed amid mixed signals and mutual suspicion, according to interviews.
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Jan 16, 2026
The president is promoting a $50 billion fund, designed to help communities where hospitals are struggling, amid criticism of his deep Medicaid cuts.
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Jan 16, 2026
Republicans are still clear favorites to retain control of the chamber in the midterms. But Democrats say they are more hopeful about the odds of a big upset.
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Jan 15, 2026
The Justice Department doesn't have authority to use civil rights and voting laws to obtain voter lists, a judge rules, in a decision that could influence cases in other states.
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Jan 15, 2026
The Venezuelan opposition leader said she would hand her 2025 award to the president, an extraordinary move to regain his favor as he warms to the remnants of the Maduro regime.
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Jan 15, 2026
The proposal, coming ahead of the midterm elections, falls far short of President Donald Trump's promises to deliver a replacement for the Affordable Care Act.
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Jan 15, 2026
GOP leaders acknowledge that their razor-thin majority is more challenging to navigate because of lawmakers who are missing votes in Washington.
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Jan 15, 2026
Join our chief political correspondent for her next live chat on Jan. 15 at 12 p.m. Eastern time.
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Jan 15, 2026
Our chief political correspondent took your questions in her live chat.
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Jan 15, 2026
For now, few are pressing the case for a third Trump impeachment. The calculus could shift if the party regains the majority after the midterm elections.
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Jan 15, 2026
Tribal leaders say Indigenous people have been stopped, questioned, harassed and, in some cases, detained solely on the basis of their skin color or names.
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Jan 15, 2026
A new group will raise money to mobilize voters for a proposed redistricting amendment as Democrats try to counter GOP-led efforts ahead of the midterms.
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Jan 15, 2026
Many saw the FBI search of a Washington Post reporter's home as a jarring new step aimed at limiting their ability to gather information.
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Jan 14, 2026
The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.
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Jan 14, 2026
Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland agreed to set up a "high-level working group" after the White House talks, but said there was little consensus so far.
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Jan 14, 2026
"It's legal intimidation and physical intimidation meant to get you to shut up," said Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who organized the November video on disobeying illegal orders.
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Jan 14, 2026
Follow President Trump's progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
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Jan 14, 2026
The Pentagon earlier had moved troops and equipment away from some facilities in the Middle East, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities last year.
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Jan 14, 2026
Costs are still up, and Americans say they're struggling.
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Jan 14, 2026
Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland had originally requested the meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after provocative statements from the president.
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Jan 14, 2026
The high court's 7-2 ruling dealt with the narrow question of whether Republican Congressman Michael Bost and others had standing to sue.
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Jan 14, 2026
The Pentagon has begun removing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
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Jan 14, 2026
The reporter, Hannah Natanson, covers the federal workforce and has been part of The Post's most sensitive coverage of the first year of the second Trump administration.
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Jan 14, 2026
The North Carolina Republican has been at the forefront this month of staking out anti-MAGA ground and criticizing Trump's aides.
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Jan 14, 2026
Interviews with veteran prosecutors illustrate how the president's pardons have frustrated Justice Department personnel, who can spend years building a case.
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