Politics

WASHINGTON — A night devoted to celebrating the 1st Amendment and journalism turned into a breaking story of its own.The attendees at...

D.C. gala gunman wrote ‘manifesto,’ traveled from California before attack, officials say

Cole Tomas Allen, the suspected gunman who rattled the nation’s top leaders by exchanging gunfire with federal authorities after racing...

Commentary: The congressional landmine stirring fears about the midterm election — and a Trump power grab

For Democrats or, for that matter, anyone who believes in checks and balances, things are starting to look up.President Trump’s...

Sexual misconduct scandals in Washington spark scramble for reforms, expedited investigations

WASHINGTON — In the span of 10 days, the nation’s capital saw a cascade of ethical scandals that cut across party lines...

Trump rushed off stage after shooting at White House Correspondents’ Assn. dinner

WASHINGTON — President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Assn. dinner on Saturday evening after gunshots were fired, and a...

Voter ID is headed for California’s November ballot

SACRAMENTO — A ballot measure that would require Californians to show identification every time they vote in person, or use a special...

Justice Department drops criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh

WASHINGTON — In a surprising about-face, Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, announced Friday that she would be...

Contributor: Carlson’s cautious apology does little to repair Trumpism’s damage

When you break a promise as clear as “No new wars,” you shouldn’t be surprised when even your most loyal...

Column: Tucker Carlson’s reversal on Trump is a familiar script

This week Tucker Carlson apologized for unintentionally “misleading” voters into supporting President Trump’s return to the White House. The apology...

House Oversight chair says some members support a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon