Politics

How to watch Trump's 2026 State of the Union

By Joshua Barajas

With midterm elections on the horizon, a number of pain points threaten to overshadow the list of accomplishments Trump is sure to tout during his big, primetime speech.

Trump's face is now on the Justice Department headquarters

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

While Trump banners have been hung outside other agencies across Washington, the decision to place one on the storied Justice Department building amounted to a striking symbol of the erosion of the department's tradition of independence from White House control.

What to know about the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs

By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press

In its 6-3 opinion on Friday, the court ruled Trump’s attempt to use an emergency powers law to enact the levies was not valid.

Why Texas' redistricting plan isn't a sure bet

By Maya Sweedler, Leah Askarinam, Simran Parwani, Associated Press

Republicans pursued that goal largely by "cracking" Democratic-leaning voters across multiple districts.

What happens now that the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs?

By Josh Boak, Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Friday’s ruling will most likely prolong political and economic chaos over international trade through the election year.

Cherished teacher Linda Davis mourned after deadly crash with driver fleeing ICE

By Russ Bynum, Associated Press

Principal Alonna McMullen says it was heartbreaking telling 5 and 6 year old students in Linda Davis' special needs classes of her death.

WATCH: Trump announces 10% global tariff after Supreme Court strikes down his sweeping policy

By Associated Press

Furious about the defeat, Trump said he will impose a global 10% tariff as an alternative while pressing his trade policies by other means. The new tariffs would come under a law that restricts them to 150 days.

Virginia judge blocks Democrats' referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats

By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America

The order runs until March 18 and clashes with early voting set to begin March 6, which could doom the referendum.

DC Mayor Bowser declares emergency after Potomac River sewage spill

By Gary Fields, Associated Press

Bowser declared an emergency on Wednesday and requested that President Donald Trump provide federal resources to help the city fight a sewage system leak that dumped 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River in its early stages.

WATCH: First lady Melania Trump donates 2025 inaugural ball ‌gown to the Smithsonian

By Associated Press

Trump is expected to speak after donating her black-and-white ball gown to the First Ladies Gallery in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.