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Iran’s leadership closely tracks U.S. political rifts, deploying calibrated rhetoric, media messaging and proxy diplomacy to exploit partisan divides while hedging against election swings
A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump wields key wild cards, reshaping campaign strategies, voter expectations and party dynamics nationwide.
Chinese President Xi Jinping ends his Washington visit by viewing the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, underscoring delicate symbolism amid ongoing tensions in U.S.-China relations.
Billionaires are pouring unprecedented sums into U.S. politics, reshaping campaigns and policy debates. Critics warn the surge threatens democratic norms as a voter backlash grows.
The Supreme Court’s ruling strengthens Trump’s influence over independent federal agencies, reshaping long-standing norms on executive control and raising concerns about checks and balances.
The U.S. attorney’s office in California has opened an investigation into recent elections, examining potential irregularities and federal violations, officials told The Washington Post.
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, signaling a shift in U.S. defense policy and raising questions about regional security.
A reverse migration of Black Americans to the South is redrawing political maps, reshaping urban power centers and challenging long-held assumptions about race, opportunity and influence in the U.S.
President Trump praised a new U.S.-Greenland security arrangement as a strategic breakthrough, despite it stopping short of his earlier, controversial bid to buy the Arctic territory.
After a contentious dispute over buying Greenland, President Trump shifted tone at a NATO summit, unexpectedly praising allies’ defense efforts and signaling renewed commitment to the alliance.
As caucus season nears, Iowa is thrust into the national spotlight, drawing candidates, media, and money as The Washington Post declares it “the center of the political universe.”
Voters in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, California and D.C. shaped key races Tuesday, revealing party divides, Trump’s sway and emerging issues ahead of November’s high-stakes contests.
Jared Kushner quietly met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as both parties brace for a razor-thin fight for House control in November, signaling unusual cross-party outreach, PBS reports.
As a federal shutdown looms, Washington state braces for uneven impacts. From furloughed workers to delayed services, KUOW explores who’s hit hardest and who’s spared.
Kash Patel’s efforts to challenge a Democratic lawmaker are drawing scrutiny within the FBI, prompting internal debate over political influence and the bureau’s role in partisan conflicts.
Former president Donald Trump has nominated Kimberly Henry Greenwood, wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood, to serve as a U.S. ambassador, stirring debate over political patronage.
As a federal shutdown looms, Republicans and Democrats trade blame over who bears responsibility, intensifying partisan tensions and leaving critical government services in jeopardy.
Live results: Washington primary election – CNN tracks real-time vote counts, key races, and shifting margins as ballots are tallied, offering updates on turnout and emerging winners.
A Washington Post analysis finds that under President Trump, about 90% of ambassador nominations have gone to political allies and donors, raising fresh concerns over cronyism in key diplomatic posts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed a Republican push to end traditional U.S. military aid to Israel, signaling a major shift in the allies’ long-standing defense relationship.