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- Warm letter Trump wrote to Biden in 2021 revealed in memoir
Donald Trump said he believed Joe Biden would “be true to yourself and the American people," in a two-page letter that has been kept private for almost six years.
- Poll: Republicans split over nominating a Trump-like candidate in 2028
A new poll asked what approach the GOP's next presidential nominee should take: one like Donald Trump's, or something different.
- Democrats won by running on corruption. Now people want them to deliver.
Top progressives in Washington say it's time for the party to keep its campaign promises by passing actual legislation.
- How Trump maneuvered to the brink of building his 250-foot triumphal arch
The president’s proposal for the massive monument won final approval from review panels, but it faces a lawsuit that may head to the Supreme Court.
- Flying by pricey military jet, Rubio rarely misses a Florida football game
The secretary of state, who is required to travel by government plane, defended his trips to his alma mater to see his son play.
- Democratic socialists will hold dozens of elected offices next year
Candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America will hold eight House seats and run the two largest cities next year, as well as serving in dozens of local and state offices.
- Spy scandal highlights contradictions at heart of Trump’s China policy
The president’s warnings about Beijing’s technological ambitions collide with his close relationships with tech executives and a desire to preserve relations with Xi Jinping.
- Kennedy family sues to stop Trump’s arch, citing shadow on JFK’s grave
The planned 250-foot-tall arch would cast a shadow on both the former president’s eternal flame and his memorial, an analysis by The Post found.
- John Cornyn says he’s looking for a job: ‘People who retire die’
Senator John Cornyn reflects on the Texas Senate race and what's next for him after James Talarico is sworn in.
- Supreme Court grapples with arguments over federal agencies’ power to impose fines
The case comes as the high court’s conservative majority has pared back the power of federal regulators. But even some conservatives appeared skeptical of going further.
- Republican María Elvira Salazar wins reelection in Florida’s 27th District
See the latest Florida 27th Congressional District election results as incumbent Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R) faces Eliott Rodriguez (D).
- Activists, some colleagues aim to block Schumer, Jeffries from leading Democrats
The minority leaders in the House and Senate are well-positioned to become majority leaders. But not everyone is on board.
- House Democrats’ majority approaches a modern record
The party already has won at least 254 seats in the House, with leaders estimating they could end up with close to 260.
- How impeachment of a Cabinet secretary works
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could become the third Cabinet secretary in history to be impeached.
- House Republicans elect Jim Jordan to serve as minority leader next year
Senate Republicans opted to stick with John Thune (South Dakota), who will become minority leader rather than majority leader in January.
- Democrat Darren Soto narrowly wins reelection in Florida’s 9th District
See the latest Florida 9th Congressional District election results as incumbent Rep. Darren Soto (D) faces Dan Green (R).
- Democrat whose upset win is sending her to Congress faces a felony charge
Rep.-elect LaKesha Womack of North Carolina, who beat a GOP incumbent, goes to court Dec. 1 after being accused of failing to return a rental car in 2019.
- Pete Buttigieg, mulling a presidential bid, announces a new book
Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a forthcoming book, “Next.”
- Epstein report from House Oversight Committee urges reinterviewing key witnesses
The committee also urged the Justice Department to establish a process for victims to access the unredacted files related to their abuse.
- Pelosi does not support kicking Rep. Haley Stevens out of Democratic caucus
Stevens shocked many with a last-minute endorsement of the Republican candidate in the Senate race in Michigan.
- Jeffries says he has ‘zero interest’ in working with ‘racist’ Stephen Miller
“His track record speaks for itself,” Jeffries said Monday, after he was asked whether President Donald Trump's new chief of staff could be a viable partner for Democrats.
- Federal worker named on ‘DEI Watchlist’ files wrongful firing lawsuit
Dia Harris, fired in President Donald Trump’s purge of diversity initiatives from government, is suing over his dismissal.
- Hegseth impeachment effort is blocked by House Republicans
Rep. Thomas Massie, a fellow Republican and frequent critic of President Trump, argued that the Iran war and the defense secretary’s controversial stewardship of the Pentagon were grounds for his removal.
- Trump learned a lesson on immigration. Then he did the opposite.
The president elevated Stephen Miller, the person behind Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown — and someone with a history of incendiary comments on immigration — to be his new chief of staff.
- ‘A light shade of purple’: South Carolina Democrats bet an upset is just the start
After Annie Andrews’s surprise victory in the Senate race, the Democratic Party is looking to 2028.
- California voters reject billionaire tax that divided Democrats
The ballot measure would have levied a one-time 5 percent tax on the wealth of the state’s billionaires.
- Selling faster access to Trump’s posts helps triple his media company’s revenue
President Trump’s media company said its third-quarter revenue tripled from the same time last year.
- Mississippi reaches deadline to count Senate ballots; Democrat still has lead
Mississippi has no provision for automatic vote recounts, so a candidate who wants to contest an outcome must wait until results are in and file a lawsuit.
- After losing Congress, Republicans have one last shot to pass their agenda
Lawmakers returned to Washington on Monday for several weeks before Democrats take control.
- Supreme Court allows major part of Trump’s border security project in Texas
The more than 500-mile stretch of road, cameras, vehicle barriers and sensors is planned in and around Big Bend National Park. It is one of the longest sections.
- Hegseth impeachment effort begins in House, focused on Iran war
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment alleging that the defense secretary “abused” his powers and “knowingly executed and implemented unlawful orders.”
- Trump says he’s keeping ‘status quo’ with Iran, with no need for new strikes
In an impromptu news conference, the president insisted negotiations are making progress.
- GOP House member under investigation for ‘pattern of extravagant expenditures’
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) called the allegations by an independent congressional office “insane” and “bogus.”
- Supreme Court seems likely to limit prisoners’ ability to sue over claims of poor medical care
The justices did not seem ready to overturn a 1971 precedent that let individuals harmed by federal officers in violation of their constitutional rights sue for monetary damages.
- Mississippi Senate candidate Scott Colom attacks Cook Political Report accuracy
The vaunted election forecaster historically has been extremely accurate, but it missed the extent of the 2026 blue wave.
- Texas lieutenant governor supports stripping Democratic successor of powers
Republican Dan Patrick told a conservative radio host that state senators should strip Vikki Goodwin of authority before she replaces him as lieutenant governor.
- 5 things to know about Rep. Massie, who introduced articles to impeach Hegseth
Who is the lawmaker leading the charge to impeach the secretary of defense?
- Recount begins in Florida congressional race amid conflict-of-interest claim
A judge kept Miami-Dade’s elections chief on the recount board despite a lawsuit calling her Rep. María Elvira Salazar’s “political ally” and friend.
- How Americans voted in the midterms, by demographic group and in key states
A nationwide survey of voters by NORC examines how different demographic and political groups voted for Congress and in key Senate elections.
- The 2028 winners and losers from the midterms
Democrats’ decisive victories are the launching pad for the 2028 presidential race, which is wide open on the Democratic side and could be just as open for Republicans as well.