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?

Is the Biden administration’s cancer fight focused on diversity over scholarship?

Andrea Ruth September 29, 2023 9:05 am

A Nigerien soldier provides rear security for his squad while they performed a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock exercises strengthen security institutions, promote multilateral sharing of information, and develop interoperability among partner nations in the Trans-Sahara.

Pentagon’s small, disposable ‘Replicator’ smart drones aim to overwhelm China

Jamie McIntyre September 29, 2023 9:00 am

Former President Donald Trump and Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) in 2018.

Iowa set to host a frenzy of 2024 Republican presidential campaign activity

David Mark September 29, 2023 8:30 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.

Hill Republicans warn of Biden’s ‘green war on cars’ to court blue-collar vote

David Sivak September 29, 2023 8:15 am

National security professionals run for Michigan Senate seat that could decide majority

Hailey Bullis September 22, 2023 9:26 am

Would-be 2024 Democratic primary challengers to Biden fade away

Max Thornberry September 22, 2023 9:05 am

Former President Donald Trump and Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) in 2018.

Fall New Hampshire events likely to draw 2024 Republican presidential candidates

David Mark September 22, 2023 9:00 am

AI comes to political campaigns

Jessica Melugin September 22, 2023 8:45 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.

Sen. Joni Ernst scrutinizes remote work by federal workers after COVID-19

Jeremy Lott September 22, 2023 8:30 am

A Nigerien soldier provides rear security for his squad while they performed a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock exercises strengthen security institutions, promote multilateral sharing of information, and develop interoperability among partner nations in the Trans-Sahara.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley hangs up his uniform

Jamie McIntyre September 22, 2023 8:15 am

The White House goes to war against Biden impeachment inquiry

W. James Antle III September 15, 2023 10:05 am

Lack of transparency among GOP gripes over Medicare drug price negotiation rules

Gabrielle M. Etzel September 15, 2023 9:10 am