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Pentagon’s maritime aid operation faces immediate obstacles in Gaza

After desperate Palestinians seized food coming off the floating pier, officials have begun discussing alternative routes into Gaza, the Pentagon said.

By Missy Ryan, Alex Horton and John HudsonMay 21, 2024

‘I ran into her yesterday’: RFK’s strange non-relationship with his VP pick

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his vice-presidential pick, Nicole Shanahan, are on the same ticket. Getting on the same page is taking a bit more time.

By Ashley Parker and Meryl KornfieldMay 21, 2024

Tracking Biden administration political appointees to fill top roles

Follow the president's progress filling nearly 800 positions, among the 1,200 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

By Harry Stevens, Madison Walls and Adrián BlancoMay 20, 2024

General says he warned that Afghanistan would get ‘very bad, very fast’

Austin Scott Miller, the last four-star U.S. commander based in Kabul, met privately with House lawmakers scrutinizing the Biden administration’s Afghanistan exit.

By Dan LamotheMay 20, 2024

Americans are down on the economy (again), with inflation topping election concerns

After a spurt of optimism, Americans are feeling a little more glum about the economy — again.

By Abha BhattaraiMay 19, 2024

Son of prominent conservative family sentenced to nearly 4 years for Jan. 6

A judge likened the actions of Leo Brent Bozell IV to those who spearheaded the riot.

By Spencer S. HsuMay 17, 2024

Pentagon says Gaza pier anchored, but U.N. casts doubt on distribution

U.S. officials said aid deliveries from the Gaza pier could start “within days,” but it was unclear if there was a firm deal with the U.N. for its distribution.

By Dan Lamothe, Alex Horton and Karen DeYoungMay 16, 2024

Biden moves could help shape political landscape in his favor

Actions on audio recordings, marijuana, debates address political vulnerabilities

By Tyler PagerMay 16, 2024

Jewish staffer resigns from Biden administration over Gaza

Lily Greenberg Call, a staffer at the Interior Department, cites Jewish heritage in accusing Biden of “disastrous” support for Israel’s military campaign.

By Yasmeen AbutalebMay 15, 2024

Trump alumni raising millions for legal defenses while scouting for White House hires

Prominent co-defendants in election subversion cases have received support from a charity run by White House alumni who are working on plans for a second term.

By Isaac ArnsdorfMay 15, 2024

Biden advances $1 billion in arms for Israel amid Rafah tensions

The decision underscores that President Biden remains intent on surging arms into Israel despite pausing a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs last week.

By John HudsonMay 14, 2024

Blinken sits in with Ukrainian bar band for ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Ukraine to show U.S. support, played guitar and sang Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” with local band 19.99.

By Michael BirnbaumMay 14, 2024

Man who crashed U-Haul near White House pleads guilty

Sai V. Kandula admitted driving a rented truck into the metal barriers at Lafayette Park, across from the White House. His lawyer said he was diagnosed with schizophrenia.

By Tom JackmanMay 13, 2024

Biden’s isolation grows as Gaza report both criticizes and clears Israel

Like much of Biden’s, at times, halting approach toward the war, the report released to Congress on Friday drew criticism from across the political spectrum.

By Toluse Olorunnipa and Jacqueline AlemanyMay 10, 2024

U.S. says Israel may have violated humanitarian law using American weapons

The evaluation was a response to pressure from President Biden’s allies in Congress who sought to force a discussion about Israel’s use of U.S. weapons in Gaza.

By John Hudson, Karen DeYoung, Abigail Hauslohner and Michael BirnbaumMay 10, 2024

Steve Bannon’s bid to undo Jan. 6 contempt conviction fails

Appeals court rules that the former Trump adviser was rightfully convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to testify in front of the committee that investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

By Rachel WeinerMay 10, 2024

Biden touts Microsoft AI center on site of Trump’s failed Foxconn deal

The multibillion-dollar investment is expected to create 2,000 permanent jobs and 2,300 temporary union construction jobs.

By David J. Lynch, Cat Zakrzewski, Matt Viser and Jeanne WhalenMay 8, 2024

U.S. pauses shipment of thousands of bombs to Israel amid Rafah rift

The U.S. has paused the shipment of thousands of weapons to Israel amid mounting tension over its plan to expand military operations in Rafah.

By John HudsonMay 7, 2024

Biden and Trump’s day of contrasts marks a surreal campaign

Biden speaks at a Holocaust event at the U.S. Capitol while Trump sits through a day of court testimony about his alleged affair.

By Matt ViserMay 7, 2024

For Biden, a tough call looms on whether Israel violated laws in Gaza

The Biden administration is due to deliver its assessment this week on whether Israel has violated U.S. or international law during the Gaza war.

By Abigail HauslohnerMay 7, 2024