GOP wargames a Chinese attack on Taiwan
Fictional 2025 scenario highlights U.S. shortcomings
By Olivier Knox and Vanessa MontalbanoThe state of play on TikTok legislation
A trio of bills are vying to advance, but no consensus has emerged.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaWhy House Republicans are really prioritizing an energy package
It mostly unites their conference and it could help lower gas prices.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoTen states still spurn Medicaid expansion — and they're unlikely to budge soon
North Carolina is poised to become the 40th state to expand it.
By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardBiden’s spyware executive order gets mostly good reviews
Some lawmakers urged the Biden administration to do more to combat the proliferation of spyware.
By Tim Starks and David DiMolfettaHill takes cautious approach to Netanyahu judicial proposal
In today’s edition … What we’re watching: Regulators testify at hearing on banking failures … Washington mourns but is unlikely to take major action after latest school shooting … Inside the activist group led by Ginni Thomas … Pro-DeSantis PAC makes moves … The weapon of choice in the deadliest mass shootings since 2012, visualized … but first …
By Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Tobi RajiWill Mexico’s president be a help or hindrance on migrants?
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has not been afraid to criticize the United States.
By Tobi Raji and Caroline AndersUtah governor says new social media laws will ‘prevail’ over challenges
'We expect that there will be lawsuits,' Republican Gov. Spencer Cox said.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaPost-Roe, some abortion clinics are moving to more liberal states
They're moving to states including New Mexico, Illinois and Minnesota.
By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardCritical lawmakers to watch on the GOP energy package
We're watching Reps. Fitzpatrick, Cuellar and Buchanan.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoThe latest mass ransomware attack has been unfolding for nearly two months
A ransomware gang claims to have hit 130 victims after exploiting a software vulnerability.
By Tim Starks and David DiMolfettaTurmoil in Israel adds edge to Biden’s democracy summit
In today’s edition … What we’re watching: Biden goes to Durham, N.C. this week … The next banking crisis? … An American icon: A look at the AR-15 … but first …
By Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Tobi RajiIdaho’s firing squads, Vermont mail delivery glitches. Your weekly non political political stories
Texas teachers and overdoses, eating disorder epidemic
By Olivier Knox and Caroline Anders4 key takeaways from the TikTok CEO’s House grilling
Lawmakers are skeptical about TikTok’s security plan, but not all back a ban.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaWhat the next push on mental health parity might look like
Lawmakers want to fill in holes in the nation's parity law.
By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardUnexploded munitions delay opening of Biden's new Texas national monument
The Defense Department could need years to clean up Castner Range.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoEverything you need to know about Thursday’s four cyber hearings
It was the busiest day for cybersecurity on Capitol Hill in recent memory.
By Tim Starks and David DiMolfettaHouse GOP seizes on school culture wars with ‘Parents Bill of Rights’
In today’s edition … What we’re watching: Trump lawyer appears before grand jury … Cleve R. Wootson Jr. on the different week that Biden and Trump had … More TikTok polling … Inside Biden’s trip to Canada … The ‘five families’ of the House GOP, visualized … but first …
By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer, Tobi Raji and Cleve R. Wootson Jr.Actually, 'wanted' world leaders often face justice, new study finds
Doesn’t mean Putin will be tried. But.
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersWarning of a 'Red Scare,' some Democrats rush to TikTok’s defense
Liberal Democrats are pushing back on what they call GOP-led 'hysteria.'
By Cristiano Lima