Elections
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
By Amy B Wang, Mariana Alfaro, Azi Paybarah, Patrick Svitek and Maegan VazquezJune 12, 2024
The FixAnalysis
Democrat Michael Kripchak lost by less than 10 points in a district Donald Trump carried by 29 in 2020. It’s merely the latest Democratic over-performance, but what does it mean?
By Aaron BlakeJune 12, 2024
Elections
Some believe Democrats’ best hope in Nevada is to boost turnout among disenchanted Democrats and independents by convincing them that abortion rights are at risk.
By Maeve RestonJune 12, 2024
White House
At a Group of Seven summit in Italy, far-right gains in European elections also loom large.
By Tyler Pager, Anthony Faiola and Matt ViserJune 12, 2024
The Bidens have repeatedly sought to come together. Tragic events and internal divisions have pulled them apart.
By Matt ViserJune 12, 2024
Focusing on age and “mental health” kind of misses the point; Trump’s problem was judgment and stability. But such issues remain a bigger concern about Biden than they ever were with Trump.
By Aaron BlakeJune 10, 2024
There remains no evidence that Biden was behind the Manhattan prosecution of the former president, but 80 percent of Republicans say otherwise.
By Aaron BlakeJune 10, 2024
She’s again entertaining Trump’s arguments in an extraordinary way. But would she actually try to invalidate the special counsel?
By Aaron BlakeJune 8, 2024
Looking at each candidate’s biggest attributes and drawbacks, now that we have some clarity on who’s in the running.
By Aaron BlakeJune 7, 2024
Elections
The party’s official stances on abortion, same-sex marriage and other contentious issues could be adjusted to reflect Trump’s latest positions.
By Michael SchererJune 12, 2024
Brown, a former Army captain, is projected to win in the race to challenge Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) in a top Senate battleground race this November, according to the Associated Press.
By Patrick SvitekJune 11, 2024
Elections
Mace is among eight House Republicans who voted to remove McCarthy as speaker last year. The former congressman has sought revenge.
By Mariana AlfaroJune 11, 2024
Elections
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
By Azi Paybarah, Mariana Alfaro, Amy B Wang, Maegan Vazquez and Patrick SvitekJune 11, 2024
Justice
Hunter Biden, the president’s son, was charged with lying about his drug use on a gun-purchasing form and illegally possessing a gun while using illegal drugs.
By Perry Stein, David Nakamura and Devlin BarrettJune 11, 2024
Post Reports
Today on “Post Reports,” the story of Ashraf Omar Alakhras and his family farm and an exclusive investigation into the destruction of food and agriculture in Gaza.
By Elana Gordon and Monica CampbellJune 11, 2024
Justice
The 12-member jury did not discuss the politics surrounding Hunter Biden during their deliberations, juror No. 10 said in an interview.
By David NakamuraJune 11, 2024
Analysis
Between sharks and shocks: Answering Trump’s unanswered questionThe former president’s riff on sea life and electric boats confused a lot of people. Allow us to clarify.
By Philip BumpJune 11, 2024
The FixAnalysis
The verdict appears unlikely to move votes. But it could affect arguments about, and views of, the justice system.
By Aaron BlakeJune 11, 2024
Justice
Hunter Biden was convicted on three felony charges related to a gun purchase in 2018.
By Washington Post staff, Mark Berman, David Nakamura and Perry SteinJune 11, 2024
The political impact is less clear, as even some Republicans dismiss the legal violation as a minor offense.
By Matt Viser and Yasmeen AbutalebJune 11, 2024
Only 1 percent of the U.S. population serves in the military. Some in Donald Trump’s camp say it’s time more young adults put “some skin in the game.”
By Juliann Ventura and Julian AndreoneJune 11, 2024
Justice
A cast of Biden’s family members took the stand or showed up to support him in court.
By Derek Hawkins and Shelly TanJune 11, 2024
Justice
Here are answers to key questions about the Hunter Biden gun trial, which ended with a jury finding him guilty.
By Perry Stein, Devlin Barrett and Matt ViserJune 11, 2024
Analysis
House Republicans don’t need to be so scared of New York CityGetting to and enjoying the city is safe and affordable — unless you’re just trying to score political points.
By Philip BumpJune 11, 2024
