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Tumultuous Trump trial day ends with 12 jurors, 1 alternate selected

Two jurors selected earlier for the New York trial were dismissed, and Donald Trump’s lawyers could not convince the judge that they can keep the former president quiet.

By Shayna Jacobs, Devlin Barrett, Rachel Weiner and Isaac ArnsdorfApril 18, 2024

Cannon denies dismissal motions by Trump co-defendants in documents case

U.S. Judge Aileen M. Cannon said prosecutors had adequate evidence in the indictment to bring obstruction charges against Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira.

By Perry SteinApril 18, 2024

The Trump Trials: Trump’s jury seems nearly set. How we got here

Key takeaways from the third day of jury selection in Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial.

By Devlin Barrett and Perry SteinApril 18, 2024

Biden campaigns in Philadelphia with members of Kennedy family

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

By Maegan Vazquez, Mariana Alfaro, Amy B Wang, Patrick Svitek and Azi PaybarahApril 18, 2024

The jurors in Trump’s New York hush money trial

Twelve jurors and one alternate juror have been seated in the historic hush money trial of former president Donald Trump.

By Derek Hawkins, Patrick Svitek and Maegan VazquezApril 18, 2024

The politics of the swiftly dismissed Mayorkas impeachment trial

Republicans will argue that Democratic senators dispensing with the trial of the homeland security secretary shows they aren’t serious about the border. But they were again undercut by their own.

By Aaron BlakeApril 17, 2024

Trump’s increasing court outbursts come with increasing risks — for all

Donald Trump’s interjections have featured in every one of his major legal cases, and they show no sign of abating. But a scene Tuesday indicates how the stakes are increasing.

By Aaron BlakeApril 17, 2024

Most reject Trump’s claims of persecution. Some still have concerns.

Polls show Americans generally regard the charges against Trump as appropriate and even think he’s a criminal. But as many as half are concerned about fairness and the role of politics.

By Aaron BlakeApril 16, 2024

Half of prospective Trump jurors said they can’t be impartial. What does it mean?

Trump and allies are claiming this shows how slanted the Manhattan jury pool is. Experts say it’s less surprising, in context.

By Aaron BlakeApril 16, 2024

Trump’s rhetoric on thwarting Iran vs. his record

Trump and his allies are increasingly claiming very bad things wouldn’t have happened on his watch. Iran’s attacking Israel isn’t a great example.

By Aaron BlakeApril 15, 2024

The danger for Trump in hush money case: Refreshing people’s memories

Americans regard the charges as less serious than those in his other cases. But they’re also set to be reminded of something they’ve overwhelmingly found problematic -- and might have forgotten about.

By Aaron BlakeApril 15, 2024

Turning Point Action official resigns after accusation of election-related fraud

Arizona Rep. Austin Smith (R) — who was senior director at the campaign arm of Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA — was accused of submitting fake signatures.

By Yvonne Wingett SanchezApril 18, 2024

12 jurors seated in Trump hush money trial as more alternates sought

Jury selection in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York is continuing Thursday. Twelve jurors and six alternates need to be seated for the trial.

By Shayna Jacobs, Mark Berman, Devlin Barrett and Perry SteinApril 18, 2024
Analysis

Do Kennedy endorsements of Biden mean much — even against a Kennedy?

The non-Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedys collectively backed President Biden on Thursday. Does it matter?

By Philip BumpApril 18, 2024
Analysis

Trump’s increasingly charged criminal trial

This case was always bound to have major political implications. Here’s what we can say so far.

By Aaron BlakeApril 18, 2024

Johnson’s plan to send aid to Ukraine moves closer to reality

Hard-line Republicans, who oppose Ukraine aid, have continued to threaten to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from his leadership position over his foreign aid plan.

By Marianna Sotomayor, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Amy B WangApril 18, 2024
Analysis

Being a juror on a high-profile case: Life inside a bubble

While serving on a jury, you can’t talk about what you do for hours each day, even with your co-workers. And you can’t learn anything about it, either.

By Philip BumpApril 18, 2024
Analysis

The politics of younger voters are less exceptional than they used to be

Polls continue to show that President Biden retains an advantage with voters under 30, but it’s not clear where he can gain more ground.

By Philip BumpApril 18, 2024

Kennedy family members endorse Biden in rebuke of RFK Jr.

The move comes amid fears that third-party candidates could siphon critical votes from Biden

By Dylan Wells and Cleve R. Wootson Jr.April 18, 2024
Analysis

Marjorie Taylor Greene would like to remind us that she is not serious

Making a joke about something wonky you did lands a lot better when you’re not incessantly doing similar things.

By Philip BumpApril 18, 2024

Trump deploys favorite political tool, social media, as legal cudgel

Behind the scenes, researchers working for Trump’s legal defense are scouring prospective jurors’ online lives, hunting for bias.

By Devlin Barrett, Josh Dawsey and Shayna JacobsApril 18, 2024

Sleepy Don

In our second episode, the crew discusses the jurors selected during the first two days of former president Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial – and why plenty of other prospective jurors were dismissed. Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett joins to discuss what it's like covering the trial from inside the courthouse.

By Peter W. Stevenson and Billy TuckerApril 18, 2024

Speaker Johnson moves on foreign aid, possibly triggering vote to oust him

The speaker has introduced a complex five-part plan requiring separate floor votes on Israel and Ukraine, as well as a stand-alone proposal to assuage far-right members who want to strengthen the U.S. southern border. Success is far from guaranteed.

By Marianna Sotomayor and Leigh Ann CaldwellApril 17, 2024

Defying Niger exit order leaves U.S. troops vulnerable, whistleblower says

A U.S. Air Force leader in Niger made a whistleblower complaint to Congress raising alarm over the Biden administration’s reluctance to heed an eviction notice.

By John Hudson, Dan Lamothe, Rachel Chason and Alex HortonApril 17, 2024

Senate votes to dismiss impeachment charges against Mayorkas

In party-line votes, the Senate voted to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas alleging he mismanaged an influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

By Jacqueline Alemany and Liz GoodwinApril 17, 2024

Biden gathers with steelworkers in battleground state of Pennsylvania

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 VazquezApril 17, 2024