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U.S. struggles to maintain an Iran truce whose terms are still in dispute

As the White House claimed success, Tehran disputed the terms, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained stalled, and new questions emerged.
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U.S. struggles to maintain an Iran truce whose terms are still in dispute

As the White House claimed success, Tehran disputed the terms, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained stalled, and new questions emerged.

Supreme Court remade by Trump ushers in historic defeats for civil rights

The court is the first since at least the ’50s to reject claims in a majority of cases involving women and minorities, an analysis conducted for The Post shows.
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Supreme Court remade by Trump ushers in historic defeats for civil rights

The court is the first since at least the ’50s to reject claims in a majority of cases involving women and minorities, an analysis conducted for The Post shows.

Trump vents at NATO but avoids rupture after meeting with alliance’s leader

The president, long a NATO skeptic, has been especially angry at alliance members in recent weeks for declining to take part in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
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Trump vents at NATO but avoids rupture after meeting with alliance’s leader

The president, long a NATO skeptic, has been especially angry at alliance members in recent weeks for declining to take part in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Kristi Noem’s luxury DHS jet to be used by other administration officials

The former homeland security secretary said the $70 million plane, which included a bedroom, was intended to carry out the president’s mass deportation agenda.
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Kristi Noem’s luxury DHS jet to be used by other administration officials

The former homeland security secretary said the $70 million plane, which included a bedroom, was intended to carry out the president’s mass deportation agenda.

Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with alliance’s leader, White House says

The president, long a NATO skeptic, has been especially angry at alliance members in recent weeks for declining to take part in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
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Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with alliance’s leader, White House says

The president, long a NATO skeptic, has been especially angry at alliance members in recent weeks for declining to take part in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Bondi won’t testify before House about Epstein files, DOJ says

Some House members say they still intend to pursue their subpoena of former attorney general Pam Bondi, despite her firing last week.
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Bondi won’t testify before House about Epstein files, DOJ says

Some House members say they still intend to pursue their subpoena of former attorney general Pam Bondi, despite her firing last week.

California’s top court halts sheriff’s seizure of half a million ballots

The court accepted a case challenging an unusual investigation by Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is running for California governor as a Republican.
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California’s top court halts sheriff’s seizure of half a million ballots

The court accepted a case challenging an unusual investigation by Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is running for California governor as a Republican.

As Hegseth proclaims victory in Iran war, Caine takes cautious tone

The defense secretary described the state of hostilities mostly in past tense. The Joint Chiefs chairman noted that the “ceasefire is a pause” in combat operations.
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As Hegseth proclaims victory in Iran war, Caine takes cautious tone

The defense secretary described the state of hostilities mostly in past tense. The Joint Chiefs chairman noted that the “ceasefire is a pause” in combat operations.

Trump’s Iran brinkmanship reaches truce, escalates backlash at home

The president’s ultimatum drew condemnation across the political spectrum and intensified open debate about his credibility, morality and sanity.
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Trump’s Iran brinkmanship reaches truce, escalates backlash at home

The president’s ultimatum drew condemnation across the political spectrum and intensified open debate about his credibility, morality and sanity.

Trump administration expected to slash Iran war funding request

The eventual ask of Congress is likely to fall between $80 billion and $100 billion, officials said, less than half the amount of an earlier proposal to offset costs of the conflict.
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Trump administration expected to slash Iran war funding request

The eventual ask of Congress is likely to fall between $80 billion and $100 billion, officials said, less than half the amount of an earlier proposal to offset costs of the conflict.

Voters expand liberal majority on nationally watched Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin is home to close elections and contentious ideological battles, and its high court could take up cases on abortion, redistricting and election disputes in coming years.
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Voters expand liberal majority on nationally watched Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin is home to close elections and contentious ideological battles, and its high court could take up cases on abortion, redistricting and election disputes in coming years.

Republican wins runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress

Clay Fuller, a district attorney backed by President Donald Trump, defeated Shawn Harris in the deeply red district vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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Republican wins runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress

Clay Fuller, a district attorney backed by President Donald Trump, defeated Shawn Harris in the deeply red district vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Acting AG says Trump has ‘duty’ to identify people who should be investigated

Todd Blanche, who is leading the Justice Department after Pam Bondi’s ouster, defended investigations of the president’s political foes.
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Acting AG says Trump has ‘duty’ to identify people who should be investigated

Todd Blanche, who is leading the Justice Department after Pam Bondi’s ouster, defended investigations of the president’s political foes.

After clashes with Hegseth, Army secretary says he isn’t going anywhere

Dan Driscoll, praised by the White House, said in a statement to The Washington Post that “I have no plans to depart or resign as the Secretary of the Army.”
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After clashes with Hegseth, Army secretary says he isn’t going anywhere

Dan Driscoll, praised by the White House, said in a statement to The Washington Post that “I have no plans to depart or resign as the Secretary of the Army.”

Bill Gates to speak to House panel about ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The tech mogul’s testimony will be part of the Republican-led House Oversight Committee’s inquiry into the Justice Department’s investigation of the deceased financier.
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Bill Gates to speak to House panel about ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The tech mogul’s testimony will be part of the Republican-led House Oversight Committee’s inquiry into the Justice Department’s investigation of the deceased financier.

This GOP candidate seized a half-million ballots and says he may do it again

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is running for California governor as a Republican, tried to review ballots despite election officials reaffirming the results.
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This GOP candidate seized a half-million ballots and says he may do it again

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is running for California governor as a Republican, tried to review ballots despite election officials reaffirming the results.

Vance stumps for Hungary’s Orban as Trump-aligned movement faces critical test

The vice president traveled to Budapest as Trump’s deadline for an Iran deal loomed Tuesday, backing the administration’s closest ideological ally in Europe.
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Vance stumps for Hungary’s Orban as Trump-aligned movement faces critical test

The vice president traveled to Budapest as Trump’s deadline for an Iran deal loomed Tuesday, backing the administration’s closest ideological ally in Europe.

Democrats are turning Republicans’ arguments against them in midterm races

Republicans won in 2024 by promising to cut the cost of living, but high gas prices are frustrating voters and providing a potent line of attack ahead of this year’s elections.
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Democrats are turning Republicans’ arguments against them in midterm races

Republicans won in 2024 by promising to cut the cost of living, but high gas prices are frustrating voters and providing a potent line of attack ahead of this year’s elections.

Wisconsin Supreme Court back on ballot after years-long fight for control

The state’s high court, which liberals will control either way, could take up cases on abortion, redistricting and election disputes in coming years.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court back on ballot after years-long fight for control

The state’s high court, which liberals will control either way, could take up cases on abortion, redistricting and election disputes in coming years.

Democrats see gas prices as potent line of attack on campaign trail

Republicans won in 2024 by promising to cut the cost of living, but now high gas prices caused by the Iran war are frustrating voters.
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Democrats see gas prices as potent line of attack on campaign trail

Republicans won in 2024 by promising to cut the cost of living, but now high gas prices caused by the Iran war are frustrating voters.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race could give liberals control for years

The state’s high court, which liberals will control either way, could take up cases on abortion, redistricting and election disputes in coming years.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court race could give liberals control for years

The state’s high court, which liberals will control either way, could take up cases on abortion, redistricting and election disputes in coming years.

Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing

The president offered a new rationale for the costly, unpopular conflict: “God wants to see people taken care of,” he said.
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Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing

The president offered a new rationale for the costly, unpopular conflict: “God wants to see people taken care of,” he said.

Supreme Court sides with Steve Bannon in bid to dismiss Jan. 6 conviction

The influential right-wing podcaster spent four months in prison for defying a subpoena from the House panel investigating the 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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Supreme Court sides with Steve Bannon in bid to dismiss Jan. 6 conviction

The influential right-wing podcaster spent four months in prison for defying a subpoena from the House panel investigating the 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.

Virginians deeply divided on Spanberger months after her landslide win

A Washington Post-Schar School poll finds that Virginia voters are highly polarized over Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), who ran as a unifying centrist.
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Virginians deeply divided on Spanberger months after her landslide win

A Washington Post-Schar School poll finds that Virginia voters are highly polarized over Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), who ran as a unifying centrist.

Trump administration’s secrecy on health deals alarms experts, governments

A dearth of information has been disclosed about the agreements, fueling speculation that the “America First” approach to foreign aid is exploitative.
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Trump administration’s secrecy on health deals alarms experts, governments

A dearth of information has been disclosed about the agreements, fueling speculation that the “America First” approach to foreign aid is exploitative.

Trump threatens Iran with ‘Hell’ over Strait of Hormuz in profane post

Trump escalated threats against Iran’s power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in an expletive-laden post on Truth Social on Easter morning.
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Trump threatens Iran with ‘Hell’ over Strait of Hormuz in profane post

Trump escalated threats against Iran’s power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in an expletive-laden post on Truth Social on Easter morning.

In Hungarian election, Trump and Putin are backing Viktor Orban

Viktor Orban, who has built strong ties to the MAGA movement and the Kremlin, faces a tough electoral challenge from center-right candidate Peter Magyar on April 12.
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In Hungarian election, Trump and Putin are backing Viktor Orban

Viktor Orban, who has built strong ties to the MAGA movement and the Kremlin, faces a tough electoral challenge from center-right candidate Peter Magyar on April 12.

On Easter, Pope Leo delivers commanding message of peace to a world at war

“Let those who have weapons lay them down!” the first American pope declared. The White House’s war in Iran and nativist agenda at home is testing the Vatican.
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On Easter, Pope Leo delivers commanding message of peace to a world at war

“Let those who have weapons lay them down!” the first American pope declared. The White House’s war in Iran and nativist agenda at home is testing the Vatican.

Trump files emergency appeal to keep building White House ballroom

“Time is of the essence!” Justice Department lawyers wrote, saying a ruling to pause construction puts the president at risk.
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Trump files emergency appeal to keep building White House ballroom

“Time is of the essence!” Justice Department lawyers wrote, saying a ruling to pause construction puts the president at risk.

Trump cites national security in appeal to keep building White House ballroom

“Time is of the essence!” Justice Department lawyers wrote, saying a ruling to pause construction puts the president at risk.
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Trump cites national security in appeal to keep building White House ballroom

“Time is of the essence!” Justice Department lawyers wrote, saying a ruling to pause construction puts the president at risk.

Epstein victims demand meeting with King Charles in Washington

A state visit intended to mark 250 years of U.S. independence could become a test of the British monarchy’s willingness to confront one of its most difficult controversies.
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Epstein victims demand meeting with King Charles in Washington

A state visit intended to mark 250 years of U.S. independence could become a test of the British monarchy’s willingness to confront one of its most difficult controversies.

Trump again orders changes to ‘save’ college sports

The order would create new regulations around athlete compensation, transfers and other hot-button issues. It is expected to face legal challenges.
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Trump again orders changes to ‘save’ college sports

The order would create new regulations around athlete compensation, transfers and other hot-button issues. It is expected to face legal challenges.

Trump weighs more Cabinet changes, but wants to avoid ‘massive shake-up’

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer are vulnerable, officials said. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard appears more secure.
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Trump weighs more Cabinet changes, but wants to avoid ‘massive shake-up’

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer are vulnerable, officials said. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard appears more secure.

Todd Blanche takes on DOJ’s top job and the burden of Trump’s expectations

After Trump ousted Pam Bondi, her deputy is set to lead the department — and take on many of the same challenges.
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Todd Blanche takes on DOJ’s top job and the burden of Trump’s expectations

After Trump ousted Pam Bondi, her deputy is set to lead the department — and take on many of the same challenges.

1 rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran; search ongoing for crew member

It’s the first known loss of an American aircraft inside Iranian territory since the war began a month ago.
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1 rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran; search ongoing for crew member

It’s the first known loss of an American aircraft inside Iranian territory since the war began a month ago.