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Republicans fear this Democrat in Georgia Senate race: ‘This guy’s no slouch’

Behind closed doors, Republicans have tamped down their hopes of unseating Jon Ossoff, a 39-year-old powerhouse fundraiser, as he seeks another term.
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Republicans fear this Democrat in Georgia Senate race: ‘This guy’s no slouch’

Behind closed doors, Republicans have tamped down their hopes of unseating Jon Ossoff, a 39-year-old powerhouse fundraiser, as he seeks another term.

Trump installs Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds

The president has condemned efforts to take down statues of Columbus and other historical figures, saying the removals are an “assault on our collective national memory.”
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Trump installs Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds

The president has condemned efforts to take down statues of Columbus and other historical figures, saying the removals are an “assault on our collective national memory.”

Joe Kent says he wants Trump to hear MAGA opposition to Iran war

In an interview with The Post after resigning from the administration in protest, the veteran said he is taking his message to the president’s supporters.
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Joe Kent says he wants Trump to hear MAGA opposition to Iran war

In an interview with The Post after resigning from the administration in protest, the veteran said he is taking his message to the president’s supporters.

The CDC’s next chief will face thorny vaccine politics. Here are 3 potential picks.

The Trump administration faces complicated political dynamics as it seeks someone to helm the key public health agency suffering a prolonged leadership vacuum.
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The CDC’s next chief will face thorny vaccine politics. Here are 3 potential picks.

The Trump administration faces complicated political dynamics as it seeks someone to helm the key public health agency suffering a prolonged leadership vacuum.

Trump says he will deploy ICE to airports as TSA shortages drive delays

Spring break travel is straining airports as rising absences and resignations among unpaid TSA officers stretch security over a month into the funding standoff.
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Trump says he will deploy ICE to airports as TSA shortages drive delays

Spring break travel is straining airports as rising absences and resignations among unpaid TSA officers stretch security over a month into the funding standoff.

White House navigates vaccine politics, midterm risks in CDC director search

The Trump administration faces complicated political dynamics as it seeks someone to helm the key public health agency suffering a prolonged leadership vacuum.
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White House navigates vaccine politics, midterm risks in CDC director search

The Trump administration faces complicated political dynamics as it seeks someone to helm the key public health agency suffering a prolonged leadership vacuum.

Trump continues to target Robert Mueller after his death

Mueller, who led the Russia investigation and the bureau after 9/11, remained a target of Trump years after his probe of possible election interference.
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Trump continues to target Robert Mueller after his death

Mueller, who led the Russia investigation and the bureau after 9/11, remained a target of Trump years after his probe of possible election interference.

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI director at center of political tempest, dies at 81

After building a reputation for quiet rectitude, he became a political target as special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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Robert Mueller, ex-FBI director at center of political tempest, dies at 81

After building a reputation for quiet rectitude, he became a political target as special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports as TSA shortages drive delays

Spring break travel is straining airports as rising callouts and resignations among unpaid TSA officers stretch security over a month into the funding standoff.
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Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports as TSA shortages drive delays

Spring break travel is straining airports as rising callouts and resignations among unpaid TSA officers stretch security over a month into the funding standoff.

Super PAC spending passes $200M, with some groups hiding their cause

Groups that include pro-Israel organizations obscured their spending in some midterm races to try to defeat candidates that oppose their cause.
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Super PAC spending passes $200M, with some groups hiding their cause

Groups that include pro-Israel organizations obscured their spending in some midterm races to try to defeat candidates that oppose their cause.

Firm with ties to Trump officials signs deal to lobby for Libyan warlord

Ballard Partners will represent Khalifa Hifter and his armed forces, signaling a renegade commander’s desire to gain influence in Washington.
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Firm with ties to Trump officials signs deal to lobby for Libyan warlord

Ballard Partners will represent Khalifa Hifter and his armed forces, signaling a renegade commander’s desire to gain influence in Washington.

Underground Railroad museum says Trump administration cut funds over race

The founders of an Underground Railroad history site in Albany, N.Y., claim the Trump administration’s funding cuts were aimed at marginalizing Black history.
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Underground Railroad museum says Trump administration cut funds over race

The founders of an Underground Railroad history site in Albany, N.Y., claim the Trump administration’s funding cuts were aimed at marginalizing Black history.

House Republicans subpoena prosecutor for records tied to Stephen Miller protester

The demand comes after Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, opened an inquiry into Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Arlington County’s lead prosecutor.
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House Republicans subpoena prosecutor for records tied to Stephen Miller protester

The demand comes after Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, opened an inquiry into Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Arlington County’s lead prosecutor.

Trump administration asks Congress to block state limits on AI

White House advisers aim to codify policies to protect AI companies’ interests, despite past opposition from many Republican governors and influencers.
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Trump administration asks Congress to block state limits on AI

White House advisers aim to codify policies to protect AI companies’ interests, despite past opposition from many Republican governors and influencers.

They defended the Capitol on Jan. 6. Their names are missing from the tribute.

A Washington Post review found at least 16 D.C. police officers who faced the violent mob are omitted from a personnel list displayed at the U.S. Capitol.
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They defended the Capitol on Jan. 6. Their names are missing from the tribute.

A Washington Post review found at least 16 D.C. police officers who faced the violent mob are omitted from a personnel list displayed at the U.S. Capitol.

Trump’s hand-picked panel votes to put his face on a U.S. gold coin

The proposal had been rejected by members of a separate federal coin committee — and panned by former member Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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Trump’s hand-picked panel votes to put his face on a U.S. gold coin

The proposal had been rejected by members of a separate federal coin committee — and panned by former member Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

In Texas race, House GOP leaders back ‘AK Guy’ criticized for past remarks

Brandon Herrera, the de facto Republican nominee after Rep. Tony Gonzales exited amid a scandal over an affair, has been criticized for videos on his gun-focused YouTube channel.
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In Texas race, House GOP leaders back ‘AK Guy’ criticized for past remarks

Brandon Herrera, the de facto Republican nominee after Rep. Tony Gonzales exited amid a scandal over an affair, has been criticized for videos on his gun-focused YouTube channel.

Vance is in a bind, supporting a war that could cost him politically

People close to JD Vance concede that a long conflict will be a challenge for the next GOP nominee but say the vice president hasn’t made up his mind about running.
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Vance is in a bind, supporting a war that could cost him politically

People close to JD Vance concede that a long conflict will be a challenge for the next GOP nominee but say the vice president hasn’t made up his mind about running.

Trump’s face on a gold coin? His hand-picked panel will decide.

The proposal has already been rejected by members of a separate federal coin committee — and panned by former member Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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Trump’s face on a gold coin? His hand-picked panel will decide.

The proposal has already been rejected by members of a separate federal coin committee — and panned by former member Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Afroman prevails in defamation trial over songs about police raid on his home

The case, which explored questions about free speech and the limits of artistic criticism, has also catapulted the rapper back into pop culture’s lexicon.
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Afroman prevails in defamation trial over songs about police raid on his home

The case, which explored questions about free speech and the limits of artistic criticism, has also catapulted the rapper back into pop culture’s lexicon.

Drones over base where Rubio, Hegseth live raise security concerns

Lockdowns at U.S. bases and a global security alert underscore concerns that Iranian retaliation could extend to officials on American soil.
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Drones over base where Rubio, Hegseth live raise security concerns

Lockdowns at U.S. bases and a global security alert underscore concerns that Iranian retaliation could extend to officials on American soil.

Gabbard tells senators Iranian regime is degraded but still intact

The director of national intelligence provided the Senate Intelligence Committee with mixed messages about the state of Iran’s nuclear program before the war began.
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Gabbard tells senators Iranian regime is degraded but still intact

The director of national intelligence provided the Senate Intelligence Committee with mixed messages about the state of Iran’s nuclear program before the war began.

The voting bill Trump says will secure victory could backfire

The Save America Act’s effects are unpredictable, but changes in voting patterns could make more stringent requirements a problem for Republicans.
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The voting bill Trump says will secure victory could backfire

The Save America Act’s effects are unpredictable, but changes in voting patterns could make more stringent requirements a problem for Republicans.

Trump pushes voting overhaul that could hurt, not help, the GOP

The Save America Act’s effects are unpredictable but changes in voting patterns could make more stringent requirements a problem for Republicans.
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Trump pushes voting overhaul that could hurt, not help, the GOP

The Save America Act’s effects are unpredictable but changes in voting patterns could make more stringent requirements a problem for Republicans.

Trump’s withheld endorsement hangs over Senate primary in Texas

John Cornyn casts himself as one of the president’s biggest supporters in the Senate, and Ken Paxton is running ads in the Florida region that includes Mar-a-Lago.
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Trump’s withheld endorsement hangs over Senate primary in Texas

John Cornyn casts himself as one of the president’s biggest supporters in the Senate, and Ken Paxton is running ads in the Florida region that includes Mar-a-Lago.