Witkoff faces backlash for praising Putin as a ‘humanitarian’The comments were swiftly condemned by U.S. lawmakers who view Russian President Vladimir Putin as responsible for the brutal war in Ukraine.The Washington Post2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentukraine war backlash
Two Texas Republicans say they voted for Democrat James TalaricoA former head of the state GOP and a member of the Bush family both cited "character" as a factor in the Senate race between Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.The Washington Post3d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentpslf ruling appeal dropped
Directive to keep Trump out of messaging appeared on GOP candidate’s site“The President is not popular, so all messaging should be focused on local politics and needs,” said the note, which was accidentally published to Minnesota Republican Eric Pratt's campaign website.The Washington Post3d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore switches campaign ads to promote redistrictingMaryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) has replaced reelection ads in the D.C. media market with messages promoting his state’s redistricting amendment.The Washington Post3d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentWes Moore
Musk-backed PACs have spent over $400 million on advertisingThe Senate Leadership Fund, the GOP’s super PAC dedicated to electing Republicans to the Senate, received Musk’s top donation of $168 million.The Washington Post3d agoWhole story →Government
Longtime Nevada Republican files complaint against GOP congressional candidateThe Federal Election Commission complaint against David Flippo cites reporting on his personal finances and campaign finance reports, and calls for an investigation.The Washington Post4d agoWhole story →Governmentfec complaint filed
University of North Carolina reaches deal with Trump administrationThe agreement does not require UNC at Chapel Hill to pay any money to the federal government. It closes multiple investigations and ensures the school is eligible for federal funding.The Washington Post4d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentunc settlement with trump administration
U.S. Senate race in Minnesota moves toward GOP in new Cook ratingThe Cook Political Report shifted its rating of Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) and Republican Michele Tafoya, a former NFL broadcaster, toward Republicans.The Washington Post4d agoWhole story →Governmentnevada senate race controversy
Supreme Court could end 160-year-old ban on homemade whiskeyThe case challenges a federal prohibition on home spirit distilling that was enacted in 1868.The Washington Post5d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmenteast potomac park lawsuit
In Texas Senate race, Ted Cruz tries to push Ken Paxton across the finish lineThe Republican senator isn’t on the ballot, but he’s campaigning like it as the GOP’s nominee to join him in the chamber tries to fend off James Talarico.The Washington Post6d agoWhole story →GovernmentTed Cruztexas senate race
Before your loved ones lose their federal benefits, send them this textKeep these tips in mind in order to navigate new eligibility requirements for federal food, health care and energy assistance.The Washington Post7d agoWhole story →HealthPlanet
U.S. officials condemn attack on Washington Post photographer in West BankSome lawmakers called for an investigation into the attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine as she was reporting in the West Bank.The Washington Post8d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentwest bank photographer attack
Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during final Maine Senate debateThe comment came after someone off-camera interrupted one of Collins’s answers to protest data centers.The Washington Post8d agoWhole story →Governmentmaine senate debate
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act: Pass it, U.S. Senate - The Washington PostA bill, stalled in the Senate, could help end this illegal global trade.The Washington Post10d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyHR 1503organ trafficking legislation
Trump flies 3,400 miles to Alaska in hopes of saving a Senate seatWith Republicans all but writing off their chances of winning Senate races in states such as North Carolina and Georgia, Alaska has become a crucial battleground this fall.The Washington Post10d agoWhole story →Governmentalaska senate race
U.S. probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar focuses on birth date, citizenship papers, people familiar sayThe Department of Homeland Security declined to move forward with an investigation years ago based on similar allegations, said one person, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that has not been made public.The Washington Post10d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentilhan omar investigation
Live updates U.S. Senate debates tonight in Maine and GeorgiaSee the latest updates as Maine Senate candidates Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate for the third time in the 2026 midterm elections at 7 p.m., while Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins are set to follow at 8 p.m.The Washington Post11d agoWhole story →GovernmentJon OssoffMike Collinssenate debates
The stunning raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s homeIt has the makings of political intimidation, say some legal experts.The Washington Post11d agoWhole story →Governmentrep ilhan omar home raid
White House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s backgroundPresident Donald Trump claimed Katie Zacharia is an “attorney,” but her bar credentials are unclear.The Washington Post11d agoWhole story →Governmentwhite house staff controversy
Cook moves three red-state governor’s races toward DemocratsCook Political Report changed Alaska's governor race rating from toss-up to lean Democrat; and Nebraska, Vermont and Oklahoma governor's races from solid Republican to likely Republican.The Washington Post11d agoWhole story →Governmentgubernatorial race updates
