Biden surges arms to Ukraine, fearing Trump will halt U.S. aid

Biden’s Ukraine directive has stirred debate, as some officials worry it will cut too deeply into American stockpiles and jeopardize military needs elsewhere.

By Michael Birnbaum, Missy Ryan and Siobhán O'GradyDecember 2, 2024

Biden visiting an African region critical to the U.S.-China rivalry

The president arrived Monday in Angola, his first trip to Africa as president and one of his final foreign trips in office.

By Abigail HauslohnerDecember 2, 2024

At trial, U.S. calls ex-D.C police officer a Proud Boys ‘double agent’

A D.C. police intelligence officer is on trial, accused of helping the Proud Boys and lying to investigators about it afterward.

By Spencer S. HsuDecember 2, 2024

Proud Boys’ Tarrio could testify at leak trial of D.C. police officer

Lt. Shane Lamond’s contacts with Henry “Enrique” Tarrio fed Proud Boys’ anger on Jan. 6, 2021. His trial spotlights police dealings with the extremist group.

By Spencer S. Hsu, Peter Hermann and Tom JackmanDecember 1, 2024

The Russian guide to Trump’s Cabinet picks

Who’s good for Russia and who’s going to be a problem among Trump’s Cabinet choices, according to Russian commentators.

By Mary IlyushinaNovember 28, 2024

Biden seizes on Israel-Hezbollah deal to push for broader Mideast peace

The president’s appeal comes as a cease-fire in Gaza has proved far more elusive than a deal between Israel and its northern adversary.

By Yasmeen AbutalebNovember 26, 2024

Biden races to boost Ukraine’s position before Trump takes office

As Kyiv braces for the potential of difficult talks with Russia, Biden hopes providing land mines and allowing longer-range attacks will strengthen its hand.

By Yasmeen Abutaleb, Michael Birnbaum and Ellen FrancisNovember 26, 2024

Tracking Biden administration political appointees to fill top roles

Follow the president's progress filling nearly 800 positions, among the 1,200 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

By Harry Stevens, Madison Walls and Adrián Blanco RamosNovember 25, 2024

Former Maryland police officer sentenced for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Justin Lee joined the Montgomery County Police Department about a year after the attack and was involved in a high-profile shooting of an armed suspect.

By Spencer S. Hsu and Tom JackmanNovember 22, 2024

Senate Democrats force Israel weapons vote, citing Biden inaction

The Senate ultimately voted down the measure, brought by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic allies, to block the sale of some U.S.-made weapons to Israel.

By Abigail HauslohnerNovember 21, 2024

Ga. election workers ask court to punish Giuliani for more false claims

Two Georgia election workers want a judge to force Rudy Guliani to stop repeating false claims that resulted in a $148 million judgment against him.

By Spencer S. HsuNovember 20, 2024

U.S. judge appointed by Trump criticizes ‘blanket pardons’ for Jan. 6

Anything approaching wholesale pardons would be “beyond … disappointing,” U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols said in the case of a man charged with beating police with a baseball bat.

By Spencer S. HsuNovember 20, 2024

Ukraine fires U.S.-made ATACMS missiles into Russia for first time

Ukraine’s ATACMS strike in Russia’s Bryansk region marks an intensification of the war amid uncertainty over Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

By Siobhán O'Grady, David L. Stern, Serhiy Morgunov and Missy RyanNovember 19, 2024

Ex-Oath Keeper who pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy gets probation

Brian Ulrich was sentenced to three years of probation after he severed ties with the Oath Keepers following the January 6 attack and became a government witness.

By Spencer S. HsuNovember 19, 2024

At the end of his term, Biden seizes the day — and avoids reporters

Two weeks after an election he warned would change America forever, Biden has said little about it

By Matt ViserNovember 19, 2024

Biden makes last-ditch appeal for other countries to help Ukraine

His departure looming, Biden also urges Gaza ceasefire, hoping for progress on the two conflicts that have engulfed his presidency.

By Matt ViserNovember 18, 2024

Biden visits Amazon rainforest, a first for an American president

Biden’s emphasis on climate change during his trip creates yet another contrast with Trump as the president prepares to leave office.

By Matt ViserNovember 17, 2024

Biden and his team struggle to escape questions about Trump’s return

As President Joe Biden embarks on his final foreign trip in office, the focus has shifted to his predecessor -- and successor -- Donald Trump.

By Matt ViserNovember 15, 2024

Biden heads to global summits under pressure to reassure anxious allies

President will meet with an array of foreign leaders as his repeated promise that “America’s back” appears at risk

By Matt ViserNovember 15, 2024

Trump Pentagon pick dismissed military diversity drive, demonized Islam

A Washington Post review of Pete Hegseth’s writing shows he rejected steps to integrate women and transgender troops across the military, and called for a “crusade” to protect “Judeo-Christian” values.

By Missy Ryan and Evan HillNovember 14, 2024