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.
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U.S. debt hits $40 trillion faster than forecasters expected
The landmark number was reached in part because of lost revenue from invalidated tariffs.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump revives unverified claims of noncitizen voting in 2020
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his long-standing falsehoods about a rigged 2020 election.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s bid to overturn $5 million verdict in Carroll case
The president was found liable of sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll in the high-profile civil case.
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.
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.
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Hakeem Jeffries says he wants to see ‘dramatic reform’ of Supreme Court
Hakeem Jeffries supports aggressive changes to the Supreme Court.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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 Department, lent support to Jeanine Pirro and declared the “anti-weaponization” fund dead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.