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Trump signals plans to use all levers of power against the media
Press freedom advocates say they fear that the second Trump administration will ramp up pressure on journalists, in keeping with ... -
Exit Interview: Manchin defends his pivotal role as he departs Senate
In an interview with the Post, retiring Senator Joe Manchin discusses what he thinks his legacy is and the role ... -
Biden pardoned son while leaving hundreds seeking clemency in limbo
President Biden’s historic one-day clemency act included commutations that sparked outrage, in part because the White House skipped normal vetting ... -
Republicans averted a shutdown, yet showed boundaries of Trump’s power
This week’s events were a preview of the perils of governing that face Trump and Republicans in Congress, despite their ... -
Lara Trump drops out of contention for U.S. Senate seat for Florida
President-elect Donald Trump had indicated to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that he wanted his daughter-in-law to be appointed. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Congress also approved boosts to Social Security payments and disaster aid
The federal government avoided a shutdown. Here are some notable takeaways from legislation that cleared the House and Senate this ... -
Trump names ‘Apprentice’ creator Mark Burnett as special U.K. envoy
The scope of Burnett’s diplomatic role was not immediately clear. Such posts are usually set up for countries where there ... -
How Trump and Musk set off the shutdown crisis — but got little in return
The past week provides a preview of what spending battles could be like in a closely divided Congress and with ... -
Mike Johnson concludes the 118th Congress as it began — in chaos
A historically unproductive Congress ends with a House speaker battling to keep his job amid an ungovernable majority. Will the ... -
Biden signs stopgap funding bill, but congressional fight punted to March
The incoming Congress, which will be controlled by Republicans, and Trump’s second term are still expected to face bruising battles ...
