Select a country

Trump’s mixed-up, invented and false account of his first impeachment

The former president regaled a rally crowd with a fictional version of his impeachment over a phone call with the Ukrainian president.
Post Politics

Trump’s mixed-up, invented and false account of his first impeachment

The former president regaled a rally crowd with a fictional version of his impeachment over a phone call with the Ukrainian president.

Lawsuit details 1993 sexual assault allegation against New York mayor

The complaint filed Monday accuses Eric Adams of sexually assaulting a woman, who also worked for the city in 1993, after she asked him for help getting a promotion.
Post Politics

Lawsuit details 1993 sexual assault allegation against New York mayor

The complaint filed Monday accuses Eric Adams of sexually assaulting a woman, who also worked for the city in 1993, after she asked him for help getting a promotion.

Michigan lawyer who claimed election fraud arrested after Dominion hearing

Stefanie Lambert was facing a bench warrant from a state court in Michigan, where she is accused of taking part in a conspiracy to tamper with voting machines.
Post Politics

Michigan lawyer who claimed election fraud arrested after Dominion hearing

Stefanie Lambert was facing a bench warrant from a state court in Michigan, where she is accused of taking part in a conspiracy to tamper with voting machines.

Stephen Breyer’s new book sheds light on Supreme Court cases on abortion, guns

A new book by retired Supreme Court justice Stephen G. Breyer, “Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism,” will be released March 26.
Post Politics

Stephen Breyer’s new book sheds light on Supreme Court cases on abortion, guns

A new book by retired Supreme Court justice Stephen G. Breyer, “Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism,” will be released March 26.

Election 2024 latest news: Down-ballot races take center stage in Tuesday’s primaries

With President Biden and former president Donald Trump assured of their parties’ nominations, Tuesday’s primaries in Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio will feature key down-ballot races.
Post Politics

Election 2024 latest news: Down-ballot races take center stage in Tuesday’s primaries

With President Biden and former president Donald Trump assured of their parties’ nominations, Tuesday’s primaries in Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio will feature key down-ballot races.

Supreme Court likely to reject limits on White House social media contacts

A majority of justices from across the ideological spectrum expressed concern about hamstringing White House officials and other federal employees.
Post Politics

Supreme Court likely to reject limits on White House social media contacts

A majority of justices from across the ideological spectrum expressed concern about hamstringing White House officials and other federal employees.

Trump unable to finance an appeal bond for at least $450 million, lawyers say

The former president’s lawyers said in a court filing that Trump and the Trump Organization have been unable to get a surety company to accept property as collateral.
Post Politics

Trump unable to finance an appeal bond for at least $450 million, lawyers say

The former president’s lawyers said in a court filing that Trump and the Trump Organization have been unable to get a surety company to accept property as collateral.

When Republicans cast doubt on Trump’s intent — and ate their words

The GOP has shrugged at the authoritarian turn in Trump’s rhetoric. History suggests they downplay his provocations at their peril.
Post Politics

When Republicans cast doubt on Trump’s intent — and ate their words

The GOP has shrugged at the authoritarian turn in Trump’s rhetoric. History suggests they downplay his provocations at their peril.

Supreme Court will decide access to key abortion drug mifepristone

Decision to consider abortion drug mifepristone returns the issue of reproductive rights to the high court for the first time since it overturned Roe v. Wade.
Post Politics

Supreme Court will decide access to key abortion drug mifepristone

Decision to consider abortion drug mifepristone returns the issue of reproductive rights to the high court for the first time since it overturned Roe v. Wade.

Hunter Biden defies subpoena as House GOP plans vote on impeachment inquiry

“I’m here to testify at a public hearing today,” Hunter Biden said in a statement outside of the Capitol Wednesday morning. “Republicans do not want an open process where Americans can see their tactics … or hear what I have to say.”
Post Politics

Hunter Biden defies subpoena as House GOP plans vote on impeachment inquiry

“I’m here to testify at a public hearing today,” Hunter Biden said in a statement outside of the Capitol Wednesday morning. “Republicans do not want an open process where Americans can see their tactics … or hear what I have to say.”

DeSantis staffers blocked release of travel records, whistleblower says

Officials from Florida’s top law enforcement agency clashed with Gov. Ron DeSantis’s staff over whether to release his travel records to The Washington Post, according to a top official.
Post Politics

DeSantis staffers blocked release of travel records, whistleblower says

Officials from Florida’s top law enforcement agency clashed with Gov. Ron DeSantis’s staff over whether to release his travel records to The Washington Post, according to a top official.

Pregnant women take a leading role in new legal battles over abortion

After the Texas Supreme Court prevented Kate Cox from getting an abortion in Texas, other people seeking abortions may try to sue
Post Politics

Pregnant women take a leading role in new legal battles over abortion

After the Texas Supreme Court prevented Kate Cox from getting an abortion in Texas, other people seeking abortions may try to sue

Harvard graduate Stefanik becomes face of GOP charge against elite universities

The robust criticism comes nearly two years after her alma mater ousted the New York congresswoman from a senior advisory committee.
Post Politics

Harvard graduate Stefanik becomes face of GOP charge against elite universities

The robust criticism comes nearly two years after her alma mater ousted the New York congresswoman from a senior advisory committee.

Woman fighting Kentucky’s abortion laws says her embryo isn’t viable

A Kentucky woman sued the state last week, demanding the right to an abortion. She said Tuesday that her embryo is not viable.
Post Politics

Woman fighting Kentucky’s abortion laws says her embryo isn’t viable

A Kentucky woman sued the state last week, demanding the right to an abortion. She said Tuesday that her embryo is not viable.

A sharp indictment of Biden’s presidency — but a close race for 2024

New polling shows that Americans view Trump’s economic policies far better than Biden’s — and that they still are split between the two likely candidates.
Post Politics

A sharp indictment of Biden’s presidency — but a close race for 2024

New polling shows that Americans view Trump’s economic policies far better than Biden’s — and that they still are split between the two likely candidates.

New York high court allows state Democrats chance to alter congressional maps

The ruling could have national consequences in determining which party controls the House during the next Congress.
Post Politics

New York high court allows state Democrats chance to alter congressional maps

The ruling could have national consequences in determining which party controls the House during the next Congress.

Judge chides Giuliani for potentially defaming Ga. poll workers — again

Rudy Giuliani told reporters after the first day of his $47 million damages trial that he doesn’t regret his comments about two Georgia election workers now suing him for defamation.
Post Politics

Judge chides Giuliani for potentially defaming Ga. poll workers — again

Rudy Giuliani told reporters after the first day of his $47 million damages trial that he doesn’t regret his comments about two Georgia election workers now suing him for defamation.

N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu plans to endorse Nikki Haley for president

Sununu, a critic of former president Donald Trump, has been looking for a candidate to endorse ahead of the state’s primaries on Jan. 23.
Post Politics

N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu plans to endorse Nikki Haley for president

Sununu, a critic of former president Donald Trump, has been looking for a candidate to endorse ahead of the state’s primaries on Jan. 23.

Biden shows deep empathy with Israelis. Some feel it’s missing for Gazans.

The White House notes that Biden often calls for protecting Palestinian civilians, but critics see an imbalance in his tone.
Post Politics

Biden shows deep empathy with Israelis. Some feel it’s missing for Gazans.

The White House notes that Biden often calls for protecting Palestinian civilians, but critics see an imbalance in his tone.

California mayor flips Senate endorsement from Schiff to Lee, citing Gaza stance

Rep. Adam Schiff’s “continued silence is why I endorsed Barbara Lee,” Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony told The Washington Post on Monday.
Post Politics

California mayor flips Senate endorsement from Schiff to Lee, citing Gaza stance

Rep. Adam Schiff’s “continued silence is why I endorsed Barbara Lee,” Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony told The Washington Post on Monday.

Texas Supreme Court rules against woman at center of abortion battle

Kate Cox, a 31-year-old mother of two, had already decided to go out of state for procedure, after learning that her fetus had a fatal genetic condition.
Post Politics

Texas Supreme Court rules against woman at center of abortion battle

Kate Cox, a 31-year-old mother of two, had already decided to go out of state for procedure, after learning that her fetus had a fatal genetic condition.

Supreme Court will consider fast-tracking Trump appeal in D.C. trial

Justice Department seeks to avoid pre-trial delays by asking Supreme Court to quickly consider Donald Trump’s claims of immunity in D.C. election-obstruction case.
Post Politics

Supreme Court will consider fast-tracking Trump appeal in D.C. trial

Justice Department seeks to avoid pre-trial delays by asking Supreme Court to quickly consider Donald Trump’s claims of immunity in D.C. election-obstruction case.

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to ‘conversion therapy’ ban

The Supreme Court will not take up a free-speech challenge to a state law in Washington that was designed to protect LGBTQ youths from “conversion therapy.”
Post Politics

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to ‘conversion therapy’ ban

The Supreme Court will not take up a free-speech challenge to a state law in Washington that was designed to protect LGBTQ youths from “conversion therapy.”