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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces tough confirmation test
Pete Hegseth, the controversial former Fox News host, has been accused of sexual assault and faces a grueling confirmation hearing ... -
L.A.’s wildfires have leaders fighting on two fronts: nature and politics
As weather forecasts predict the resumption of dangerous winds this week, the governor, L.A. mayor and others find California under ... -
DeSantis said to lean toward replacing Rubio with Florida attorney general
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been leaning toward replacing Sen. Marco Rubio with state attorney general Ashley Moody, but has ... -
Democrats warm to Laken Riley bill as Senate to take up measure
Legislation that would allow federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of thefts and related crimes is gaining support despite ... -
Trump’s treasury pick, Scott Bessent, to divest from assets
Ahead of his confirmation hearing for Treasury, billionaire hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent outlined holdings that could pose a conflict of ... -
Steve Bannon derides Elon Musk, vowing to limit influence over Trump
Bannon’s comments reflect the intensifying battle over Musk’s role in the second Trump administration. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Trump’s expansionist designs prompt worried responses from foreign leaders
Donald Trump’s fixation on expanding the nation’s territory has foreign leaders weighing a familiar question: Should they take him seriously? ... -
Biden’s agenda had a big impact. Will history give him credit?
As construction cranes rise above Trump-friendly towns, the trillions injected into the economy by Biden’s policies did little to boost ... -
Biden’s fateful decision to run in 2024 will be part of his legacy
Along with accomplishments and mistakes, Democrats and historians are left asking “What if?” had Biden stuck to one term all ... -
Jack Smith, special counsel in Trump cases, resigns
Smith has spent the last two months winding down the two federal criminal prosecutions of Donald Trump and had indicated ...