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Live updates: More hurdles emerge for passing Trump’s massive legislative package by July 4

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.
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Live updates: More hurdles emerge for passing Trump’s massive legislative package by July 4

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

Gen Z content creator challenges old guard with long-shot run for Congress

The run in Arizona by Deja Foxx, 25, against Adelita Grijalva, the daughter of a longtime lawmaker who died in office this year, highlights Democratic tensions.
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Gen Z content creator challenges old guard with long-shot run for Congress

The run in Arizona by Deja Foxx, 25, against Adelita Grijalva, the daughter of a longtime lawmaker who died in office this year, highlights Democratic tensions.

Pat Williams, who safeguarded arts funding in Congress, dies at 87

The Montana Democrat served nine terms in the House, where he helped protect the National Endowment for the Arts during the culture wars of the late 1980s.
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Pat Williams, who safeguarded arts funding in Congress, dies at 87

The Montana Democrat served nine terms in the House, where he helped protect the National Endowment for the Arts during the culture wars of the late 1980s.

Live updates: Trump pushes for passage of his massive tax and immigration bill

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Live updates: Trump pushes for passage of his massive tax and immigration bill

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

Live updates: Attacks on Iran followed years of planning, specialized weapon development, Pentagon says

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.
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Live updates: Attacks on Iran followed years of planning, specialized weapon development, Pentagon says

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

Live updates: Trump presses fellow Republicans to get massive legislative package to his desk

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.
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Live updates: Trump presses fellow Republicans to get massive legislative package to his desk

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

House GOP holdouts threaten revolt over Trump and Senate’s tax bill

The Senate has overhauled President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, sparking serious concerns over federal spending and social programs in the House.
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House GOP holdouts threaten revolt over Trump and Senate’s tax bill

The Senate has overhauled President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, sparking serious concerns over federal spending and social programs in the House.

GOP quickly seeks to make Zohran Mamdani the face of the Democratic Party

Republican leaders hope the ascent of the NYC mayoral candidate, a democratic socialist, will help them paint the Democrats as a far-left party.
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GOP quickly seeks to make Zohran Mamdani the face of the Democratic Party

Republican leaders hope the ascent of the NYC mayoral candidate, a democratic socialist, will help them paint the Democrats as a far-left party.

How Zohran Mamdani used social media to build a movement

The Democratic New York mayoral primary winner departed from the standard Democratic playbook to engage directly with opponents and spotlight leftist policies.
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How Zohran Mamdani used social media to build a movement

The Democratic New York mayoral primary winner departed from the standard Democratic playbook to engage directly with opponents and spotlight leftist policies.

Trump hails pledges by NATO allies to boost military spending, criticizes Spain

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Trump hails pledges by NATO allies to boost military spending, criticizes Spain

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

Live updates: Trump hails pledges by NATO allies to boost military spending, criticizes Spain

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.
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Live updates: Trump hails pledges by NATO allies to boost military spending, criticizes Spain

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

How New York City neighborhoods voted in the Democratic mayoral primary

Ranked-choice voting results in New York City’s Democratic primary for mayor will be released next week. Zohran Mamdani led the first-round ballots.
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How New York City neighborhoods voted in the Democratic mayoral primary

Ranked-choice voting results in New York City’s Democratic primary for mayor will be released next week. Zohran Mamdani led the first-round ballots.

Live updates: Trump to hold news conference at NATO meeting amid Israel-Iran ceasefire

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Live updates: Trump to hold news conference at NATO meeting amid Israel-Iran ceasefire

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

Mamdani poised for major upset after Cuomo concedes NYC mayor primary. Here’s what’s next.

The democratic socialist’s preliminary edge over former Democratic governor Andrew M. Cuomo positioned him for a potential seismic upset in the mayoral race.
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Mamdani poised for major upset after Cuomo concedes NYC mayor primary. Here’s what’s next.

The democratic socialist’s preliminary edge over former Democratic governor Andrew M. Cuomo positioned him for a potential seismic upset in the mayoral race.

Ceasefire

On the final episode of Sidebar, The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann and JM Rieger breakdown the shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel – and whether it will hold. And having decided to enter the conflict, President Trump is no
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Ceasefire

On the final episode of Sidebar, The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann and JM Rieger breakdown the shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel – and whether it will hold. And having decided to enter the conflict, President Trump is now trying to play peacemaker. Then, the crew breaks down Trump's stunning turn of fortune since Sidebar began – from being found guilty in his New York hush money and election interference trial, to winning the presidency for a second time and seeing his federal charges dismissed. Later, the crew reflects on their time hosting Sidebar and other Washington Post coverage.

Mamdani leads in NYC mayor primary after first round of counting. Here’s what’s next.

The democratic socialist’s preliminary edge over former Democratic governor Andrew M. Cuomo positioned him for a potential seismic upset and signaled the enthusiasm his campaign engendered among voters eager for change.
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Mamdani leads in NYC mayor primary after first round of counting. Here’s what’s next.

The democratic socialist’s preliminary edge over former Democratic governor Andrew M. Cuomo positioned him for a potential seismic upset and signaled the enthusiasm his campaign engendered among voters eager for change.

Trump criticizes Ocasio-Cortez in demeaning terms after she floats impeachment

The president also lashed out at two other female Democratic lawmakers, Reps. Jasmine Crockett (Texas) and Ilhan Omar (Minnesota).
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Trump criticizes Ocasio-Cortez in demeaning terms after she floats impeachment

The president also lashed out at two other female Democratic lawmakers, Reps. Jasmine Crockett (Texas) and Ilhan Omar (Minnesota).