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Biden is firing some top Trump holdovers, but in some cases, his hands may be tied
Trump-friendly officials who served the previous administration as political appointees have burrowed into career roles at federal agencies, with protections against dismissal.
Lawmakers in both parties lobby White House for a more targeted relief bill
The private Zoom call Sunday that included key centrist lawmakers from both parties was an early test of whether Biden’s relief plan has a chance…
After Capitol riot, police chiefs work to root out officers with ties to extremist groups
The selfie photos that off-duty officers took inside the Capitol during the violent siege was a wake-up call for many who have denied the problem.
Trump made 30,573 false or misleading claims as president. Nearly half came in his final year.
The Washington Post Fact Checker’s database of Trump claims, originally launched as a project to track his first 100 days, offers a window into his…
To fight impeachment, Trump turns to ‘Butch’ Bowers, a South Carolina lawyer at a small firm who has defended state Republicans
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham recommended Bowers for a job many prominent Washington lawyers did not want.
‘Good-looking Marines’: Video misrepresents Biden at inauguration
A viral tweet tried to spin up a conspiracy theory about the new president's mental capacity.
Turned off by Biden’s approach, GOP opposition to stimulus relief intensifies
Biden may find he can get a big plan or a bipartisan plan — but not both.
100 million doses in 100 days: How Biden’s coronavirus vaccine push compares with those of other countries
The United States is near the top of the pack, behind some of the fastest countries to vaccinate, including Israel and Britain, but ahead of…
Can you impeach a former president?
Republicans reportedly plan to argue Trump can't be convicted now that he's out of office.
Larry King, TV host who gave boldface names a cozy forum, dies at 87
The broadcaster reigned on cable news for a quarter-century, giving guests a safe haven to spill their secrets, hype their projects and soften their image.
