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    Fearing political violence in 2024, judges sentence Jan. 6 defendants to probation through the next election

    U.S. judges increasingly warn that as Donald Trump’s “false narrative” of a stolen election persists, so does the damage to democracy.

    By Spencer S. Hsu and Tom JackmanMarch 15, 2022
  • Health

    Lawmakers push for pandemic probe modeled on 9/11 Commission ‘to fully reckon with the lessons’

    The fate of the bipartisan effort, which must pass both chambers and get Biden’s signature, is uncertain amid GOP- and Democrat-led investigations.

    By Dan DiamondMarch 15, 2022
  • U.S. warns China not to assist Russia

    Officials meet amid reports that Moscow sought weapons from Beijing; Biden considers a trip to Europe to rally allies.

    By Ashley Parker,  Dan Lamothe,  Chico Harlan and Cate CadellMarch 14, 2022
  • Politics

    Tracking the political appointees Biden is nominating to fill the top roles in his administration

    Follow the president's progress filling nearly 800 positions, among the 1,200 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

    By Harry Stevens,  Madison Walls and Adrian BlancoMarch 14, 2022
  • Biden to attend first in-person fundraiser as he ramps up political activity

    The event comes as the president ramps up fundraising efforts ahead of the midterms and amid frustration among Democratic donors with Biden’s limited number of fundraising events.

    By Tyler Pager and Michael SchererMarch 12, 2022
  • Police investigated ‘unlawful entry’ onto property of White House national security aide

    A man was seen on the property owned by President Biden’s deputy national security adviser, Daleep Singh, about 1 p.m. on Feb. 26.

    By Carol D. Leonnig and Tyler PagerMarch 12, 2022
  • Justice

    N.Y. judge rejects Trump’s attempt to countersue E. Jean Carroll

    The ruling said allowing Trump's suit to go forward would significantly prolong an already much-delayed legal proceeding.

    By Shayna JacobsMarch 11, 2022
  • Whistleblower alleges bullying, ethical lapses at White House science office

    Bullying and ethical lapses were rampant under former Biden science adviser Eric Lander, according to a whistleblower complaint to be submitted to Congress.

    By Tyler PagerMarch 10, 2022
  • North Korean missile launches were a ‘serious escalation,’ official says

    North Korea’s two missile launches earlier this year involved a “relatively new intercontinental ballistic missile system” the country is developing, a senior administration official said.

    By Seung Min Kim and Joby WarrickMarch 10, 2022
  • Health

    Congress weighs permanent daylight saving time in a debate as regular as clockwork

    Nearly two-thirds of Americans want to stop shifting their clocks twice a year, according to polls.

    By Dan DiamondMarch 9, 2022
  • White House DebriefAnalysis

    A president navigates how to ask for painful sacrifices from Americans for Ukraine

    Marshaling a collective willingness to sacrifice is tricky — especially for a country that most Americans can’t pinpoint on a map and has a capital that many still can’t determine how to pronounce.

    By Matt ViserMarch 9, 2022
  • U.S. to ban oil imports from Russia as White House explores drastic plans to buffer economy from energy shock

    The move represents one of the most far-reaching U.S. actions to penalize Moscow since the beginning of the war.

    By Jeff Stein,  Tyler Pager and Anna PhillipsMarch 8, 2022
  • Politics

    Biden calls for legislation to help sick veterans who served near burn pits

    The president, in Texas, discussed his strategy for helping veterans who served near military burn pits. The issue is emotional for Biden, since his son Beau died after serving near burn pits, though the link is not clear.

    By Seung Min Kim and Matt ViserMarch 8, 2022
  • Legal Issues

    U.S. judge dismisses lead federal charge against Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendant

    The decision from Judge Carl Nichols in the case of a Texas man clouds the legal path of more than 270 cases.

    By Spencer S. Hsu,  Tom Jackman and Rachel WeinerMarch 8, 2022
  • Democrats embrace politically risky strategy on rising gas prices

    Ban on Russian oil is likely to further spike prices at the pump, creating a potential political headache for Democrats.

    By Sean Sullivan,  Mike DeBonis and Marianna SotomayorMarch 8, 2022
  • National Security

    Longtime Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio charged with conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

    Tarrio was indicted in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. He and Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes are the most high-profile individuals charged by the Justice Department in connection with the violent breach of the Capitol.

    By Spencer S. Hsu and Devlin BarrettMarch 8, 2022
  • Biden sends Harris to Poland and Romania amid global crisis

    The vice president will promise aid and support to Eastern European allies as part of an urgent effort to keep NATO united. Despite overall agreement, rifts may loom on how best to aid Ukraine militarily.

    By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.,  Ashley Parker and Missy RyanMarch 8, 2022
  • White House reaches out to Venezuela, a longtime foe, amid Russia crisis

    Venezuela has long been one of America's most bitter adversaries. But amid the crisis with Russia and soaring gas prices, the Biden administration is reaching out to the Latin American country.

    By Annie Linskey,  Samantha Schmidt and Ana Vanessa HerreroMarch 7, 2022
  • National Security

    GAO: Jan. 6 shows need for better Capitol Police training and information-sharing

    A new survey of U.S. Capitol Police officers found that police were hampered on Jan. 6, 2021, by inadequate training to handle large, violent crowds, poor information-sharing and officers’ hesitancy to use force.

    By Devlin BarrettMarch 7, 2022
  • Health

    White House must go further on new pandemic response, say former Biden advisers, outside experts

    The group’s road map for 'living with covid’ focuses on boosting indoor air quality, helping those with long covid and broadening the focus to other respiratory diseases.

    By Dan DiamondMarch 7, 2022
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