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 Hudson‘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 KornfieldTracking 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 BlancoGeneral 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 LamotheAmericans 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 BhattaraiSon 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. HsuPentagon 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 DeYoungBiden moves could help shape political landscape in his favor
Actions on audio recordings, marijuana, debates address political vulnerabilities
By Tyler PagerJewish 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 AbutalebTrump 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 ArnsdorfBiden 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 HudsonBlinken 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 BirnbaumMan 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 JackmanBiden’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 AlemanyU.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 BirnbaumSteve 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 WeinerBiden 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 WhalenU.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 HudsonBiden 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 ViserFor 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 Hauslohner