Magazine – Washington Briefing

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and the House Democratic campaign arm chairwoman, Rep. Susan DelBene (D-WA), are linked arm-in-arm while they attend a Nov. 3 Election Night watch party at a Capitol Hill hotel in Washington, D.C.

Congressional Dems promise to investigate Trump administration

Kevin R. Kosar · November 7, 2026 5:50 am

President Donald Trump, joined from left by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD). (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Trump may be tempted to negotiate with congressional Democrats

Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa (D-TX) and Sen.-elect James Talarico (D-TX) hold a Nov. 2 campaign rally in Austin, Texas. (Eric Gay/AP)

GOP redistricting scheme goes awry

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) campaigns in Nashua, New Hampshire, on Oct. 17, ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) stands to Newsom's left, and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Cinde Warmington stands to the California governor's right. (Reba Saldanha/AP)

Gavin Newsom touts ‘ruthless’ approach to politics in New Hampshire pitch

(Washington Examiner illustration/AP Photos/Getty Images)

Will Republicans distance themselves from Trump after the midterm elections?

States give sex education a new look

Kimberly Leonard January 31, 2020 4:00 am

New bill would end phone records surveillance program

Grant Gross January 31, 2020 4:00 am

Joe Biden’s internet-breaking idea

Claude Thompson January 24, 2020 4:00 am

Senators want to encourage 5G alternatives to Huawei

Grant Gross January 24, 2020 4:00 am

From left, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy stand on the East steps of Capitol Hill in this Dec. 2021 photo.

Biden or Bolton? Senate impeachment trial may exclude both

Susan Ferrechio January 24, 2020 4:00 am

"Our ability to withstand these losses is dependent on our achieving anticipated synergies in the Humana acquisition," Aetna's Mark Bertolini wrote. (AP Photo)

Rob Portman tries to crack down on fentanyl copycats

Cassidy Morrison January 24, 2020 4:00 am

Trump collects wins on economy while Democrats focus on impeachment

Rob Crilly January 24, 2020 4:00 am

Republicans and Democrats are more divided over the issue of climate change going into the November election, but support more wind and solar. (iStock Photo)

The climate proposal supported by many Republicans and Democrats is an iffy bet

Josh Siegel January 24, 2020 4:00 am

The return of the Pentagon briefing

Jamie McIntyre January 24, 2020 4:00 am

Despite billions spent on missile shields, US troops were defenseless when Iran attacked

Jamie McIntyre January 17, 2020 4:00 am

Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Trump tests limits of Iran policy with Persian tweet

Rob Crilly January 17, 2020 4:00 am

Iran cyberattacks expected after Soleimani killing

Grant Gross January 17, 2020 4:00 am