What to remember as we march to November
Presidential elections are odd things. They happen regularly and unfold in familiar ways, but because they’re spaced out by several years, we tend to forget some of the specifics. Combine…
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Trump’s court conduct gives Democrats a ‘Sleepy Joe’ retort
Former president Donald Trump has long cast President Biden as “Sleepy Joe,” accusing him of being too old and weak to do the job. Now Biden’s campaign sees an opportunity…
Bipartisan House coalition advances Ukraine aid
A bipartisan coalition in the House, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), has overcome a key procedural hurdle to advance a $95 billion foreign aid bill, despite objections from…
Biden team greets limited scope of Israeli strike with cautious relief
President Biden and his aides viewed Israel’s strike on Iran on Friday as a relatively measured response to the barrage of missiles and drones Tehran launched toward Israel last weekend,…
You asked: Does a vote for RFK Jr. hurt Trump?
Participants of our recent live chat mused about what effect third-party votes have on presidential candidates for major political parties. A reader named Cathy asked, “If they vote Kennedy, that…
Opening statements set for Monday in Trump’s New York hush money trial
NEW YORK — A jury is set to hear opening statements Monday on whether Donald Trump falsified bank records in connection with his effort to hide an alleged affair from…
Tumultuous Trump trial day ends with 12 jurors, 1 alternate selected
NEW YORK — A 12-member jury was assembled for Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Thursday hours after two previously sworn-in jurors were removed, illustrating the intense scrutiny and potential…
House bill would shine a light on federal prisons’ dark problems
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has long been an agency in crisis, with poorly managed facilities that are unsafe for inmates and employees alike. In March, The Washington Post reported…
Being a juror on a high-profile case: Life inside a bubble
There is no trial in recent history, or possibly all of American history, that can rival the one underway in Lower Manhattan. For the first time, a former president is…
Johnson’s plan to send aid to Ukraine moves closer to reality
A bill to provide additional U.S. aid to Ukraine could move one step closer to House passage on Thursday — but might need a major boost from Democrats, who would…