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

By 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

Michele Chabin Apr 24, 2026

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

David Mark Apr 24, 2026

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

Jamie McIntyre Apr 24, 2026

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

Barnini Chakraborty Apr 24, 2026

This photo taken from video provided by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Feb. 19 shows a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile being launched from an air field during military drills.

What are the chances of an exchange of ‘low-yield’ nuclear weapons with Russia?

By Jamie McIntyre October 12, 2022 3:00 pm

Inflation roils the rails

By Jeremy Lott October 7, 2022 4:00 am

A desperate press go down swinging

By Becket Adams October 7, 2022 3:45 am

Land of Disenchantment: Porous US-Mexico border makes for tight New Mexico governor’s race

By David Mark October 7, 2022 3:30 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.

Bear market for congressional stock trading ban

By Ryan King October 7, 2022 3:30 am

A bearded man studying computer displays depicting global trends with figures, the screens being reflected in his glasses as well as behind him on a black glass wall.

State-sponsored hackers target Ukraine

By Grant Gross October 7, 2022 3:00 am

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

Foreign crises complicate Biden midterm plans

By Naomi Lim October 7, 2022 2:30 am

Supreme censorship?

By Jessica Melugin October 7, 2022 2:30 am

Republicans and Democrats are more divided over the issue of climate change going into the November election, but support more wind and solar. (iStock Photo)

OPEC+ cuts leave Biden with few tools left to ease consumers’ pain

By Breanne Deppisch October 6, 2022 10:30 pm

American Airlines breach was gold mine for identity thieves

By Grant Gross September 30, 2022 3:00 am

False alarms

By Christopher Hutton September 30, 2022 3:00 am

Trash, garbage, and nonsense

By Becket Adams September 30, 2022 3:00 am