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

Russian hackers aren’t done with Ukraine

Grant Gross February 24, 2023 5:22 am

A Nigerien soldier provides rear security for his squad while they performed a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock exercises strengthen security institutions, promote multilateral sharing of information, and develop interoperability among partner nations in the Trans-Sahara.

The cold hard truth: Ukraine could lose to Putin if it can’t win this year

Jamie McIntyre February 24, 2023 5:17 am

"Our ability to withstand these losses is dependent on our achieving anticipated synergies in the Humana acquisition," Aetna's Mark Bertolini wrote. (AP Photo)

How AI Is reshaping healthcare

Jessica Dobrinsky Harris February 24, 2023 5:08 am

From left, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy stand on the East steps of Capitol Hill in this Dec. 2021 photo.

GOP candidate quality questions return in top-tier Montana Senate race

Samantha-Jo Roth February 24, 2023 4:30 am

A Nigerien soldier provides rear security for his squad while they performed a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock exercises strengthen security institutions, promote multilateral sharing of information, and develop interoperability among partner nations in the Trans-Sahara.

New House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has China on his mind

Jamie McIntyre February 17, 2023 10:30 am

Could the first Mormon presidential candidate lose in Utah?

Jeremy Lott February 17, 2023 7:30 am

Can an independent mechanic be a cybersecurity risk?

Grant Gross February 17, 2023 6:07 am

"Our ability to withstand these losses is dependent on our achieving anticipated synergies in the Humana acquisition," Aetna's Mark Bertolini wrote. (AP Photo)

What to expect when the COVID-19 public health emergency finally ends

Jessica Dobrinsky Harris February 17, 2023 4:30 am

Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Haunted house

David Mark February 17, 2023 4:00 am

Great Scott?

David Mark February 17, 2023 3:43 am

Thirteen-year-old social media minimum age should be raised, health officials say

Jessica Melugin February 10, 2023 6:21 am

Trump GOP rivals on the spot to say if they’d back ex-president as 2024 nominee

David Mark February 10, 2023 6:00 am