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'GradyBiden 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 HauslohnerAt 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. HsuProud 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 JackmanThe 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 IlyushinaBiden 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 AbutalebBiden 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 FrancisTracking 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 RamosFormer 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 JackmanSenate 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 HauslohnerGa. 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. HsuU.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. HsuUkraine 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 RyanEx-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. HsuAt 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 ViserBiden 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 ViserBiden 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 ViserBiden 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 ViserBiden 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 ViserTrump 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 Hill