With grieving parents watching, Texas lawmakers pass camp safety bill
The measure was the first to clear the legislature as it responds to the catastrophic flooding that killed 25 young campers and 112 others last month.
Democrats are pushing back against crackdown on sanctuary cities
Some responded with strongly worded letters. Others spoke out in a public show of resistance, accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of trying to unlawfully bully governors and mayors.
Texas state Senate closes in on passing Trump-backed election map
The GOP-controlled chamber will be back in session Friday, looking to create five new U.S. House districts in Texas that favor Republicans. The plan has sparked a broader partisan battle over redistricting.
House expected to get first batch of Epstein files from Justice Department
The House Oversight Committee issued a subpoena this month for information from the Justice Departments investigation into the sex offender and said it planned to publicly release redacted files.
Newsom is trying to make California map campaign all about Trump. Will it work?
The Democratic governor has fashioned himself as the face of the fight with Trump in the battle over congressional maps. But he faces political risks in November.
Supreme Court clears way for nearly $800 million in cuts to NIH grants
The Trump administration said the research was unscientific and went against efforts to end initiatives related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Trump says he will join police, military on D.C. streets Thursday
The move continues his administrations efforts to exert control over the capital city.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of Chinese President Xi Jinping's Tibet visit
The surprising thing is that Xi Jinping did not mention Dalai Lama even once in his speech in Tibet.
Harris to embark on tour to promote memoir about presidential campaign
The 15-city book tour will be Harriss first series of planned public appearances around the country since she lost the election in November.
Eric Adams adviser suspended after giving reporter cash in potato chip bag
Katie Honan, a reporter for the City, said that Winnie Greco, a volunteer for Adamss reelection campaign, apologized and told her the gesture was cultural.
Do Democrats have a version of Project 2025? Karen Tumulty took your questions.
Our chief political correspondent chats with readers every other Thursday at 12 p.m. Eastern time.
James Dobson, influential voice of the religious right, dies at 89
He became an evangelical broadcaster in the late 1970s, denouncing abortion and same-sex marriage through his radio show and nonprofit, Focus on the Family.
GOP Rep. Chip Roy, at times a party thorn, to run for Texas attorney general
A member of the ultraconservative Freedom Caucus, Roy joins a crowded field vying to replace Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Trump demands release of Colorado official sentenced in election data scheme
Former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters is serving a nine-year prison sentence on charges that include conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation.
California races to counter Texas in nationwide fight over election maps
California races toward redrawing congressional maps as Texas moves toward final approval of its plans.
Trump, GOP portray cities as chaotic dystopias in need of occupation
The president describes cities as blood-soaked and cesspools. His military incursions into D.C. and L.A. culminate growing anti-urban sentiment on the right.
State Dept. fires official after internal debates over Israel
Shahed Ghoreishi recommended expressing condolences for slain journalists in Gaza and opposing the forced displacement of Palestinians. He was fired days later.
White House tours canceled indefinitely because of Trumps ballroom
The White House has canceled tours for September, and its unclear when the long-standing tradition will resume.
Limits of Trumps diplomacy clear as Moscow balks at Ukraine plan
Moscow has resisted a Putin-Zelensky summit and security guarantees for Ukraine. Trumps claims that the Kremlins position has changed has left analysts puzzled.
Obama supports California redistricting, says GOP cant rig the game
The former president said that what Texas Republicans are doing requires an equally aggressive response from Democrats.
Trump calls for resignation of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The presidents call appears to be his latest effort to influence the central bank board as he demands lower interest rates.
Vance says D.C. police takeover an example for other cities
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller also claimed that bringing in federal law enforcement is meant to protect Washingtons Black residents, as Trump administration officials greeted troops at Union Station.
With police trailing him, Texas lawmaker spends a long day into night
Rep. Suleman Lalani, among the Democrats who fled the state to delay GOP redistricting efforts, had a constant law enforcement shadow to ensure his whereabouts.
Democrats in California sprint toward passage of redistricting legislation
The action in California comes in response to a Republican-led move in Texas to draw a congressional map more favorable to the GOP.
These states could redistrict before the 2026 midterms
As Trump pushes for a more Republican-friendly House map, more than half a dozen states are potential targets for mid-decade tweaks to congressional boundaries.
Texas state House on cusp of passing election map favored by Trump
The Republican-controlled chamber will gavel back into session Wednesday with an intent to vote on a plan to help the GOP in the midterms.
Hegseths expansive security requirements tax Army protective unit
The agency tasked with protecting Defense Department leaders is under significant strain, and the secretarys atypical needs are becoming untenable, officials say.
White House creates account on TikTok, the app Trump once tried to ban
The White House launched an account on popular video app TikTok despite the U.S.s rocky history with the Chinese-owned company. Trump once called it a national security threat.
Texas Capitol evacuated after shooting threat citing political situation
Protestors had gathered at the Capitol building to support state Rep. Nicole Collier (D), who slept on the House floor rather than agreeing to a police escort.
Fear, confusion, resistance: One night under Trump's D.C. crackdown
Washington Post journalists head out for a tense night on one of D.C.s busiest corridors, from dusk to dawn, during the first weekend of President Donald Trumps announcement of a federal takeover of D.C.s law enforcement.
DNA TV Show: Sudershan Reddy vs CP Radhakrishnan, a battle for Vice President or the South?
Both CP Radhakrishnan and Justice Sudarshan Reddy belong to South India. While Radhakrishnan comes from Tamil Nadu, Reddy belongs to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Sherrod Brown raises $3.6 million in 24 hours for Senate campaign
The total includes $3 million raised by Browns campaign, and about $600,000 raised by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Ohio Democratic Party.
Trump offers assurance U.S. wont send ground troops to Ukraine
In a TV interview, the president suggested European nations would have troops on the ground in Ukraine, while the United States would support them in other ways.
Why this Texas lawmaker slept at the Capitol and is taking legal action
This is just my way of resisting, said Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier after Republicans ordered Democrats to be monitored by police if they left the statehouse again.
Key moments from Trump and Zelenskys second White House meeting
Donald Trumps meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky involved European leaders, talks on a ceasefire, and a letter to Melania Trump. Heres what to know.
Republicans in Congress take a harder line on negotiations with Putin
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) emphasized that the Senate was prepared to impose sanctions on Russia to keep it at the negotiating table in its war with Ukraine.
In hurried D.C. summit, Europeans try to bend Trump away from Kremlin
European leaders rushed to Washington meet with President Trump and back up Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but hours of talks did not yield a clear deal to end the war.
Top Air Force general to exit in Hegseths latest shake-up of Pentagon
Gen. David Allvin will retire halfway through his four-year term, becoming the most recent senior military official to be forced out by the Trump administration.
Zelensky dresses up for Trump, five months after disastrous February encounter
President Donald Trump and others mocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in March when he showed up at the White House in his customary military-style fatigues. Zelensky apparently got the message.
Trump says he will lead a movement to eliminate mail-in voting
The Constitution gives states the authority to regulate how elections are run, making it unlikely Trump can change voting rules unilaterally.
Democrats return to Texas, clearing way for GOP to draw new map
Texas Democratic lawmakers left two weeks ago to block a GOP plan to redraw the states congressional districts. They said they were returning now that California Democrats are adopting a counterproposal.
Jules Witcover, political columnist who relished the horse race, dies at 98
He was one of the best-sourced political reporters of his generation, known for a long-running column he wrote with Baltimore Sun colleague Jack Germond.
California kicks off sprint to redraw House districts for Democrats
As Texas Republicans try to give themselves more congressional seats, California Democrats are responding with a plan to shift districts to the left in their state.
Russia pounds Ukraine as Zelensky, Europe backers prepare to meet with Trump
Zelensky described the strikes as cynical attacks ahead of the key White House meeting that could decide the future of Ukraine.
Get the latest news on President Donald Trumps meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House.
Under Trump, the Education Dept. has flipped its civil rights mission
The administration is prioritizing allegations that transgender students and students of color are getting unfair advantages while a backlog of other cases grows.
U.S. ready to give Ukraine security guarantees when Trump meets Zelensky
European leaders, including from Britain, France and Germany, will join as Trump meets Zelensky in Washington after his Alaska summit with Putin.
Trumps rush for Ukraine peace deal may leave details up to Putin
The U.S. president declared Saturday that he would forego his previous demand for an initial ceasefire, making it easier for Putin to continue the war and dictate terms of a peace agreement at gunpoint.
Key takeaways from Trumps summit with Putin and dramatic ceasefire reversal
President Donald Trump dropped his demand for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here are five takeaways from the Alaska summit and its aftermath.
We drove Trumps D.C. Turns out, he may not be seeing much.
Washington Post reporters retraced some of the presidents motorcade routes through the nations capital. Heres what we saw.
Trump drops ceasefire demand for Ukraine war after summit with Putin
An immediate ceasefire to the war in Ukraine had long been a bedrock demand by the U.S., Ukraine and their European allies.
Dallas ended downtown homelessness. Trump wants to change the rules.
The new push focuses on temporary, emergency shelters rather than lasting supports and would cut people off services after two years.
White House decor has stirred debate before. Then came Trump.
From the nations founding, Americans have debated the size and grandeur of the presidential residence.
Trump-Putin summit began with red carpet, ended in early, sober exit
Trump gave Putin a heros welcome, but hours later, at their joint appearance, he was uncharacteristically terse and appeared deflated.
If Russia agrees to a ceasefire with Ukraine, then US can remove many sanctions imposed on it. Also, Russia can get permission to trade with many countries.
A Deal on the Ice? What the World Fears From the Trump-Putin Summit
President Trump's main goal is to push for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine, which has been going on for three and a half years.
DNA TV Show: What will happen in the Trump-Putin meeting on August 15?
European countries and Ukrainian President Zelensky are scared of this meeting. And if a formula to stop the war is not found in this meeting, then what will happen next?
DNA TV Show: Why did Putin talk to Kim Jong Un before meeting Trump in Alaska?
Donald Trump said there will be 'very severe consequences' if Putin doesn't agree to stop the war after Friday's summit.
DNA TV Show: Did gold prices fall due to Donald Trump's statements?
The turmoil in the bullion market emerged after a White House official reportedly suggested last week that the Trump administration would issue a new policy clarifying whether gold bars would face import taxes.
Crude Diplomacy: Can anything break the India-Russia bond?
India and Russia have been strong partners for many years in trade, politics, and defense. Because of this long and steady friendship, it will be difficult for President Trump to convince Prime Minister Modi to end the relationship.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of Supreme Court order on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court also showed strictness on dog lovers, saying if any person or organisation obstructs the implementation of its order, then contempt of court proceedings will be initiated against them.
DNA TV Show: Will Israel bring a ceasefire between India and Trump?
On Friday, Netanyahu spoke a lot about the tariff dispute between India and US. But does Netanyahu have the formula that will make Donald Trump realise his mistake, and reduce or end the 50 per cent tariffs imposed on India?
DNA TV Show: How Donald Trump's tariffs on India cause concerns in US
Donald Trump on Wednesday issued an executive order hitting India with an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, citing its continuing procurement of Russian crude oil.
DNA TV Show: How India can respond to Trump's tariffs
Can Make in India emerge as India's strength in the economic war?
