Government and Political News - WTOP News

US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday’s primary

Credit: AP/Eric Gay

US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday’s primary

US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks

US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here’s what made him change his mind

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here’s what made him change his mind

Trump’s ‘America First’ campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad

Trump’s ‘America First’ campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad

What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military’s AI use

What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military’s AI use

ANALYSIS: The US and Israel attack Iran, pushing the region to the edge

ANALYSIS: The US and Israel attack Iran, pushing the region to the edge

More Government News

War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress

War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress

Congress reacts to US’ role in the strikes against Iran

Congress reacts to US’ role in the strikes against Iran

Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional race

Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional race

‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Middle East explained

‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Middle East explained

A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances

A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances

Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology in clash over AI safety

Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology in clash over AI safety

Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her father

Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her father

Joe Biden returns to bask in ‘thank you’ event from South Carolina Democrats

Joe Biden returns to bask in ‘thank you’ event from South Carolina Democrats

The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hours

The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hours

Trump’s ‘pretty much’ decided whom to endorse in Texas’ Senate primary but isn’t yet saying a name

Trump’s ‘pretty much’ decided whom to endorse in Texas’ Senate primary but isn’t yet saying a name

Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he’ll give them more time

Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he’ll give them more time

Kamala Harris endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary

Kamala Harris endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary

Treasury Department terminates union contracts for IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal Service workers

Treasury Department terminates union contracts for IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal Service workers

Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship

Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship

Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth’s anti-DEI push

Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth’s anti-DEI push

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of ‘wokeness’

Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of ‘wokeness’

CNN chief prescribes calm after staff anxiety over Paramount’s expected purchase of parent company

CNN chief prescribes calm after staff anxiety over Paramount’s expected purchase of parent company

Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.