Former national security adviser Michael Flynn leaves the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 18, 2018. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Former national security adviser Michael Flynn leaves the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 18, 2018. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images […]
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Says Biden Sexual Assault Allegation ‘Not Clear-Cut’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that she is not sure whether the accusation against Joe Biden is true but that it is important to listen to survivors and allow for proper due process in such cases. Samuel Corum/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that she is not sure whether […]
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Discharged From Hospital
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, seen in February, has been released from the hospital after treatment for a gallbladder condition. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, seen in February, has been released from the hospital after treatment for a gallbladder condition. Patrick Semansky/AP After being treated […]
37-Year-Old Judge, Epitome Of McConnell Court Strategy, On Track For Confirmation
Justin Walker, nominated to be a U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, swears in before testifying at a Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing on May 6. Caroline Brehman/AP hide caption toggle caption Caroline Brehman/AP Justin Walker, nominated to be a U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, swears in before […]
Judge Says He Faced No Political Pressure From McConnell To Retire
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has made filling judicial vacancies his top priority ahead of the 2020 elections. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has made filling judicial vacancies his top priority ahead of the 2020 elections. J. Scott Applewhite/AP As new allegations emerge about his […]
For These Federal Employees, Telework Means Productivity Is Up, Their Backlog Is Down
A woman passes a closed Social Security Administration office in Los Angeles in 2013. Some 53,000 of the agency’s workers are now working from home. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images A woman passes a closed Social Security Administration office in Los Angeles in 2013. […]
Purple-State Senator Rocks Wig At Work
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves the U.S. Capitol on Monday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves the U.S. Capitol on Monday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Monday night’s Met Gala in New York City may have been postponed because of the coronavirus […]
Watch: Senate Considers Intelligence Director Nomination Amid COVID-19 Disaster
Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, seen on Capitol Hill in December. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, seen on Capitol Hill in December. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP The Senate intelligence committee has convened an extraordinary hearing on Tuesday morning at which members are set to consider the nomination of […]
‘I Will Never Lie To You’: Trump’s New Press Secretary Revives Briefing
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds her first press conference Friday in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds her first press conference Friday in the Brady Briefing Room of the White […]
New Information Emerges Around Biden Sexual Assault Allegation
Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, faces an allegation of sexual assault in 1993. SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, faces an allegation of sexual assault in 1993. SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images […]
States Expand Internet Voting Experiments Amid Pandemic, Raising Security Fears
The Democracy Live home page is displayed on an Apple laptop computer. The company is administering a ballot return system for disabled voters in West Virginia, Delaware, and potentially New Jersey. Chona Kasinger/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chona Kasinger/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Democracy Live home page is displayed on an Apple […]
Opposition To Trump Likely To Motivate Young Voters, Poll Shows
President Trump receives very low marks from young Americans and appears to be a key factor motivating them to vote this year, according to a new survey from Harvard’s Institute of Politics. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Trump receives very low marks from young Americans and appears to be a key […]
Expert Warns Of ‘Real Festival Of Partisan Gerrymandering’ In 2021
An activist holds a sign outside the U.S. Supreme Court in 2019. Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via Getty Images An activist holds a sign outside the U.S. Supreme Court in 2019. Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via Getty Images In writing his […]
Roger Stone Won’t Get New Trial, Judge Rules After Disputes
Roger Stone spoke from the witness stand as prosecution attorney Jonathan Kravis, standing left, Stone’s attorney Bruce Rogow, third from right, and Judge Amy Berman Jackson listened. Dana Verkouteren/AP hide caption toggle caption Dana Verkouteren/AP Roger Stone spoke from the witness stand as prosecution attorney Jonathan Kravis, standing left, Stone’s attorney Bruce Rogow, third from […]
Lessons From Congress’ Last Experience Helping Rescue An Economy In Free Fall
Robin Radaetz holds a sign in front of the Lehman Brothers headquarters Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 in New York. Lehman Brothers filed for Chapter 11 protection in the biggest bankruptcy filing ever at the time and the development was an early part of financial crisis that quickly grew and forced Washington to respond. Mary Altaffer/ASSOCIATED […]
Trump Falsely Claimed ‘Total’ Authority Over States — Now He’s Backpedaling
President Trump addresses reporters in the White House Rose Garden during the daily coronavirus task force briefing on April 14. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images President Trump addresses reporters in the White House Rose Garden during the daily coronavirus task force briefing on April 14. Alex Wong/Getty Images President Trump’s […]
White House Attacks Voice Of America Over China Coronavirus Coverage
The Voice Of America defended itself on Friday against criticism from the Trump White House over its coverage of China. The federally funded news agency’s headquarters are shown here in Washington, D.C. Raymond Boyd/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Raymond Boyd/Getty Images The Voice Of America defended itself on Friday against criticism from the Trump […]
‘She’ll Fit Right In’: Combative TV Pundit’s Meteoric Rise To Trump White House
The White House’s new chief spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany has a flair for confrontational and sometimes untrue assertions on cable news — much like her boss, the president. Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The White House’s new chief spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany has a […]
Linda Tripp, Clinton Sex Scandal Whistleblower, Dies At 70
Linda Tripp arrives at a law firm in 1998 to give a deposition. Dennis Cook/AP hide caption toggle caption Dennis Cook/AP Linda Tripp arrives at a law firm in 1998 to give a deposition. Dennis Cook/AP Linda Tripp, the government employee who secretly recorded conversations with Monica Lewinsky in the late 1990s about Lewinsky’s affair […]
White House Press Secretary Grisham Moves Back To First Lady’s Office
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham played a more behind-the-scenes role for President Trump than his two previous spokespersons. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham played a more behind-the-scenes role for President Trump than his two previous spokespersons. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images White House press secretary […]
FEMA’s Fight Against Disinformation, From National Lockdown Rumors To Stockpiling
A pedestrian carries two packages of toilet paper as she walks along Market Street in San Francisco earlier this month. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images A pedestrian carries two packages of toilet paper as she walks along Market Street in San Francisco earlier this month. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Federal […]
Bloomberg Decides Against SuperPAC, Transfers $18 Million To Democratic Party
Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg will not be creating a superPAC. Instead, he’s transferring $18 million to the Democratic Party and will likely spend more during the campaign. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg will not be creating a superPAC. Instead, he’s transferring $18 million to […]
Trump Picks Budget Hawk Russ Vought As OMB Director As Coronavirus Crashes Economy
President Trump said on Wednesday that Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought will be nominated as the office’s permanent director. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Trump said on Wednesday that Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought will be nominated as the office’s permanent director. Evan […]
Former Rep. Duncan Hunter Gets 11 Months In Prison For Misusing Campaign Funds
Convicted ex-Rep. Duncan Hunter leaves a court building after his sentencing Tuesday, in San Diego. Hunter has been sentenced to 11 months in prison after pleading guilty to misspending campaign funds. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP Convicted ex-Rep. Duncan Hunter leaves a court building after his sentencing Tuesday, in San Diego. Hunter […]
Uncertainty In Congress Over Next Moves To Address Coronavirus Crisis
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell canceled this week’s scheduled recess in order to take up the House bill on the coronavirus response. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell canceled this week’s scheduled recess in order to take up the House bill on the coronavirus response. J. […]
President Trump Tests Negative For Coronavirus
President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about the coronavirus in the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House, Saturday, March 14, 2020. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about the coronavirus in the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House, Saturday, […]
Trump, Pelosi Agree On Coronavirus Relief Bill. Next Hurdle: The Senate
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., is questioned by reporters as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration negotiate an agreement on a coronavirus aid package. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., is questioned by reporters as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump […]
Trump Defends Travel Ban, Says Stock Market Will Bounce Back
President Trump and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar joked about not shaking hands as they met at the White House on Thursday. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Trump and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar joked about not shaking hands as they met at the White House on Thursday. Evan Vucci/AP President […]
As Missouri Clinic Awaits Its Legal Fate, Abortions In State Have Virtually Halted
A Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis is shown in June. The clinic has all-but ceased providing abortions after Missouri tightened restrictions. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Roberson/AP A Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis is shown in June. The clinic has all-but ceased providing abortions after Missouri tightened restrictions. Jeff Roberson/AP Missouri […]
Federal Court Sides With House In Fight Over Mueller Grand Jury Materials
Former special counsel Robert Mueller on his visit to the House Intelligence Committee. The fate of the grand jury material from his investigation remains in dispute. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Former special counsel Robert Mueller on his visit to the House Intelligence Committee. The fate of the grand jury material from […]