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Trump administration embraces quest to stamp out the events of Jan. 6

In his second term, the president has doubled down on efforts to reframe public perception of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, in court and beyond.
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Trump administration embraces quest to stamp out the events of Jan. 6

In his second term, the president has doubled down on efforts to reframe public perception of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, in court and beyond.

Former FEMA leader set to return after being ousted

Cameron Hamilton had publicly disagreed with previous efforts to dismantle FEMA. While those plans have shifted, the agency’s future is still unclear.
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Former FEMA leader set to return after being ousted

Cameron Hamilton had publicly disagreed with previous efforts to dismantle FEMA. While those plans have shifted, the agency’s future is still unclear.

10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins as Israel agrees to U.S.-backed deal

President Donald Trump announced the agreement, which went into force Thursday evening, as Pakistani mediators worked to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new talks.
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10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins as Israel agrees to U.S.-backed deal

President Donald Trump announced the agreement, which went into force Thursday evening, as Pakistani mediators worked to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new talks.

In Las Vegas, Trump’s economic pitch set to meet a skeptical audience

Trump is poised to highlight the tax policy in Las Vegas as a bright spot in an economy many voters say still feels expensive and unsettled.
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In Las Vegas, Trump’s economic pitch set to meet a skeptical audience

Trump is poised to highlight the tax policy in Las Vegas as a bright spot in an economy many voters say still feels expensive and unsettled.

Largely secret donors pour millions into election that could tip Congress

Most of the almost $100 million raised to influence the vote, heavily favoring Democrats, comes from nonprofits that don’t have to disclose their donors.
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Largely secret donors pour millions into election that could tip Congress

Most of the almost $100 million raised to influence the vote, heavily favoring Democrats, comes from nonprofits that don’t have to disclose their donors.

Japan is a pacifist nation, and now a hint of change is drawing rare protests

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made revising the constitution a priority amid rising security threats in Asia, but any change is highly sensitive.
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Japan is a pacifist nation, and now a hint of change is drawing rare protests

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made revising the constitution a priority amid rising security threats in Asia, but any change is highly sensitive.

Trump says Israeli, Lebanese leaders will meet amid push to extend ceasefire

The president did not specify which leaders. Meanwhile, Pakistani officials were working to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new negotiations.
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Trump says Israeli, Lebanese leaders will meet amid push to extend ceasefire

The president did not specify which leaders. Meanwhile, Pakistani officials were working to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new negotiations.

Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it an opportunity to use the U.N. system to “promote America First values,” according to a cable reviewed by The Post.
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Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it an opportunity to use the U.N. system to “promote America First values,” according to a cable reviewed by The Post.

Senate rejects resolution to block Trump from striking Iran

The war powers resolution was the fourth to fail in the chamber since the war’s start — but some Republicans expressed fresh concern about the war as it approaches the two-month mark.
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Senate rejects resolution to block Trump from striking Iran

The war powers resolution was the fourth to fail in the chamber since the war’s start — but some Republicans expressed fresh concern about the war as it approaches the two-month mark.

Trump says China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran

The president made the claim, which Beijing has yet to confirm, amid anger in China that its vessels could be caught up in a U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports.
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Trump says China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran

The president made the claim, which Beijing has yet to confirm, amid anger in China that its vessels could be caught up in a U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports.

In this U.S. hot spot for data centers, voters have turned against them

Findings from a new Washington Post-Schar School poll come as Prince William County on Tuesday abandoned plans for one of the country’s biggest and most controversial data center projects.
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In this U.S. hot spot for data centers, voters have turned against them

Findings from a new Washington Post-Schar School poll come as Prince William County on Tuesday abandoned plans for one of the country’s biggest and most controversial data center projects.

U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran

The deployment includes sailors and Marines due to arrive as the administration attempts to enforce a maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran.
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U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran

The deployment includes sailors and Marines due to arrive as the administration attempts to enforce a maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran.

Top CDC director pick Erica Schwartz tests White House political balancing act

Schwartz would be Trump’s third nominee to lead the agency. The administration is also said to be looking at three other people to serve in senior roles supporting her.
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Top CDC director pick Erica Schwartz tests White House political balancing act

Schwartz would be Trump’s third nominee to lead the agency. The administration is also said to be looking at three other people to serve in senior roles supporting her.

White House touts refunds, as most Americans say taxes are too high

The president hopes voters will focus on the benefit of “No Tax on Tips” and other breaks, but economists say higher gas prices will negate most of those benefits.
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White House touts refunds, as most Americans say taxes are too high

The president hopes voters will focus on the benefit of “No Tax on Tips” and other breaks, but economists say higher gas prices will negate most of those benefits.

Spanberger counters false GOP claims of tax hikes: ‘A desperate tactic’

Republicans keep criticizing Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger over proposed tax increases by Democratic legislators that never passed and that she never endorsed.
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Spanberger counters false GOP claims of tax hikes: ‘A desperate tactic’

Republicans keep criticizing Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger over proposed tax increases by Democratic legislators that never passed and that she never endorsed.

War powers vote will test Senate’s support for Trump’s war with Iran

Some Republicans have expressed concerns about the war as it approaches the two-month mark, saying the administration must make the case for continuing it.
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War powers vote will test Senate’s support for Trump’s war with Iran

Some Republicans have expressed concerns about the war as it approaches the two-month mark, saying the administration must make the case for continuing it.

White House favors Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to lead CDC

Schwartz would be Trump’s third nominee to lead the CDC. She left government in 2021, after the Biden administration passed her over for acting U.S. surgeon general.
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White House favors Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to lead CDC

Schwartz would be Trump’s third nominee to lead the CDC. She left government in 2021, after the Biden administration passed her over for acting U.S. surgeon general.

Vance praises Trump, while subtly differentiating himself at Georgia event

At a gathering of conservative college students, the vice president expressed respect for Pope Leo XIV and empathized with concerns about high costs of living
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Vance praises Trump, while subtly differentiating himself at Georgia event

At a gathering of conservative college students, the vice president expressed respect for Pope Leo XIV and empathized with concerns about high costs of living

DOJ accuses Biden administration of weaponizing abortion access law

A long-awaited report from the Justice Department’s “Weaponization Working Group” alleges misuse of the Face Act. But the evidence is limited, and the Trump administration has itself been criticized for misusing law enforcement.
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DOJ accuses Biden administration of weaponizing abortion access law

A long-awaited report from the Justice Department’s “Weaponization Working Group” alleges misuse of the Face Act. But the evidence is limited, and the Trump administration has itself been criticized for misusing law enforcement.

What Swalwell’s exit means for Democrats in California’s governor race

Billionaire Tom Steyer and ex-congresswoman Katie Porter stand to benefit the most in a Democratic field with no clear front-runner, several strategists said.
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What Swalwell’s exit means for Democrats in California’s governor race

Billionaire Tom Steyer and ex-congresswoman Katie Porter stand to benefit the most in a Democratic field with no clear front-runner, several strategists said.

Ex-Pence aide Olivia Troye plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat

She joins other former Republicans and Trump administration officials running for office as critics of the president. The district would open up if voters approve a new map.
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Ex-Pence aide Olivia Troye plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat

She joins other former Republicans and Trump administration officials running for office as critics of the president. The district would open up if voters approve a new map.

Fired Fannie Mae workers can’t sue Bill Pulte for defamation, a judge rules

A federal judge said President Trump’s federal housing director cannot be held liable in court under a decades-old law.
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Fired Fannie Mae workers can’t sue Bill Pulte for defamation, a judge rules

A federal judge said President Trump’s federal housing director cannot be held liable in court under a decades-old law.

Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales say they’ll leave Congress ahead of possible expulsion votes

The departures of a Democrat and Republican would not alter the balance of power in the House, where the GOP holds a razor-thin majority.
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Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales say they’ll leave Congress ahead of possible expulsion votes

The departures of a Democrat and Republican would not alter the balance of power in the House, where the GOP holds a razor-thin majority.

Orban’s defeat marks a major loss for Trump’s foreign ambitions

Some factors that harmed Orban may also apply to Republicans in this year’s midterm elections, say some American conservatives who backed the Hungarian leader.
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Orban’s defeat marks a major loss for Trump’s foreign ambitions

Some factors that harmed Orban may also apply to Republicans in this year’s midterm elections, say some American conservatives who backed the Hungarian leader.

Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales leaving Congress ahead of possible expulsion votes

The departures of a Democrat and Republican will not alter the balance of power in the House, where the GOP holds a razor-thin majority.
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Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales leaving Congress ahead of possible expulsion votes

The departures of a Democrat and Republican will not alter the balance of power in the House, where the GOP holds a razor-thin majority.

Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations

The California Democrat said in a statement he was “deeply sorry to my family, staff and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past.”
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Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations

The California Democrat said in a statement he was “deeply sorry to my family, staff and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past.”