Politics

Trump touted a deal to avert new tariffs on Canada. Here's what we know so far

Trump's new tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods were set to take effect Wednesday, but were postponed by three days.

No Trump Influence Behind '86 47' Prosecution of James Comey: DOJ

The decision to charge former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post showing seashells arranged as “86 47” was made without influence from President Donald Trump or Justice Department leaders, federal prosecutors said in a court filing on Tuesday.

Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponent

Mykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in Ukraine

Kim Jong Un's sister 'completely unaware' of communications with Trump

President Donald Trump’s overtures of friendship toward North Korea have gone unanswered, according to a top regime official in Pyongyang.

Epstein client Leon Black threatened with contempt by House panel chair

Republican James Comer writes to private equity investor demanding full cooperation with investigation

Unhinged White House response shows senator's 'Natalie' barb struck a nerve

Senator Jon Ossoff, who is up for re-election, came up with arguably the standout line of the midterm elections so far

Former DC police charged with fraud are honored on Jan. 6 plaque

Two former Washington, D.C., police officers facing charges in an overtime fraud scheme are featured on a local exhibit commemorating their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

A democratic socialist win and losses for Trump allies: takeaways from primaries in three key states

Elections in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming provide a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of November's midterms

Brian Kemp Doesn’t Apologize for Free Markets

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Trump's transportation secretary takes his family on a romp through America

Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of Washington Secrets. We got a sneak peek at Sean Duffy’s family road trip through America last night. And what a lot of fun it is. At every turn, he is cut to shreds by his wise-cracking wife (who knows a thing or two about TV after all) and his sharp-eyed kids. It makes RFK Jr.’s cookery show look like amateur hour.

Zelensky's Fired Defense Minister Demands New Elections

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s former defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, demanded the country hold new elections, mounting a direct political challenge to his former boss.

Trump to take honorary lap at Freedom 250 Grand Prix

President Donald Trump will do an honorary lap at the Freedom250 Grand Prix on Sunday before the world’s fastest cars zoom around Washington, D.C., to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.