Magazine – Washington Briefing

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington on April 7, 2026.

Key law enforcement search tool faces Supreme Court scrutiny

Jack Birle · April 27, 2026 7:00 am

Backdropped by ships in the Strait of Hormuz, damage caused by airstrikes is seen on a fishing pier in the port of Qeshm island, Iran on April 13. (Asghar Besharati/AP)

Lessons from the 40-day Iran war

President Joe Biden listens as Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks at an event at the White House on Oct. 8, 2021. (Susan Walsh/AP)

Biden Cabinet members seeking high office tout records while working for unpopular president

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pose for a photo in 2024. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)

The fall of Viktor Orban is the latest omen portending a reversal of fortune for Ukraine

Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) and Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) are both running for the Republican spot in California’s June 2 all-party primary for the newly-fashioned 40th Congressional District. Whether it’s Young or Calvert, they’re favored to win in the November ballot against a democratic candidate. (Ken Cedeno/Pool via AP; Jose Luis Magana/AP)

GOP House incumbents fight for same inland Southern California seat

Sen. Jacky Rosen emphasizes bipartisan credentials as GOP aims to flip her seat

Mabinty Quarshie May 10, 2024 5:20 am

Digital privacy legislation gets a bipartisan push

Jessica Melugin May 10, 2024 4:45 am

House GOP vote counter herds cats with little legislative cushion

Kate Oczypok May 2, 2024 9:40 pm

Is abortion the key to winning Arizona for Biden-Harris ticket?

Haisten Willis May 2, 2024 9:33 pm

Can America’s belated $61 billion lifeline save Ukraine?

Jamie McIntyre May 2, 2024 9:20 pm

A new Koch? RFK Jr’s running mate is a key campaign funder

David Mark May 2, 2024 9:18 pm

Biden administration FCC aims to reinstate open internet regulations undone in Trump era

Jessica Melugin April 25, 2024 10:11 pm

House GOP wants to make ‘appliance week’ happen

Jeremy Lott April 25, 2024 9:35 pm

Missile defense proves its mettle in the skies over Israel and Ukraine

Jamie McIntyre April 25, 2024 9:25 pm

Grudge rematch: First presidential rerun in 68 years set for November

David Mark April 23, 2024 10:15 pm

Iranian attack on Israel sparks US concern about wider, regional conflict

Mike Brest April 18, 2024 9:00 pm

Former GOP Gov. Larry Hogan tries to nab Senate seat from Democrats in deep-blue Maryland

Hailey Bullis April 18, 2024 9:00 pm