Here's how Trump's meeting with Xi could spark a crisis over Taiwan … The diplomat, like others, was granted anonymity to discuss a sensitive diplomatic issue.  —  U.S. policy on Taiwan has long been to acknowledge it as distinct from the People's Republic of China, which claims the island …

Trump and Netanyahu Say Iran War Is Not Over  —  The Trump administration said last week that the war had run its course, but the U.S. president and Israel's prime minister in interviews on Sunday did not rule out renewed combat.  —  President Trump and Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu …

The Post's Opinion Divide … On Monday, as The Washington Post celebrated its two Pulitzer Prize wins, the newspaper found itself scrambling to bring back two previously laid-off video operators to help livestream the celebration because, after the company's massive layoffs in February, no one remained who could operate the system.

One American has tested positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms … In a statement Sunday evening, HHS said the State Department would airlift the passengers, transporting some of them to the Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Healthcare cuts threaten Sullivan's reelection chances in Alaska  —  Alaskans have been hit hard by the healthcare cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and lapsed Obamacare subsidies, presenting a prime target for Democrats seeking to oust Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan from office.

Neal plans broad tax agenda if House control changes … The last time Neal had the job, during President Donald Trump's first term, he became the face of Democrats' long-running bid to release Trump's long-hidden tax returns — an ultimately successful fight that nevertheless came with loads …

OpenAI sued over ChatGPT's alleged role in guiding FSU shooter  —  The lawsuit claims the shooter carried out his attack using instructions and advice provided by ChatGPT.  —  OpenAI is being sued by the family of a victim killed in the April 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University that left two people dead.

As Trump Heads to Beijing, China Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for a Fight  —  Beijing is signaling that it is ready for a trade showdown, and it is building up a legal arsenal in preparation.  —  Peace and stability will be the public message when President Trump and China's leader, Xi Jinping, meet in Beijing this week.

Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle  —  Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down on Monday as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.  —  President Trump said on social media Sunday that Iran's latest proposal was “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!”

Democratic Angst Could Lead California to Change Its Primary Rules  —  The prospect of Democrats getting shut out of the general election for governor has spurred an effort to eliminate the state's “top-two” open primary approach.  —  Democrats have panicked all year at the possibility …

America's job market optimism gap is the worst in the world  —  Young Americans have a gloomier outlook on their job prospects than their older colleagues, creating a wider optimism gap than any other country surveyed by Gallup.  —  The big picture: The very existence of that chasm between …

Trump's Redistricting Push Could Cost Republicans More Than It Gains … Last week was the best one President Donald Trump has had in months.  —  Trump reminded Republicans who's boss by ousting Indiana lawmakers who defied his redistricting demands, saw Democrats' attempt to gerrymander Virginia blocked …

Look out — Marco Rubio is trying to take back the GOP  —  Marco Rubio has been having a moment — the kind that makes people wonder if he might be a candidate for president sooner than later.  —  On Tuesday, he took over press secretary duties while Karoline Leavitt was on maternity leave …

FDA cliffhanger: Makary's fate in limbo  —  The Food and Drug Administration was supposed to be the dull and predictable part of President Trump's health bureaucracy.  — Instead, it's become the soap opera whose cliffhangers leave entire industries in suspense — most recently Friday's drama …

Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom  —  Republicans returning to Washington on Monday are facing questions about a $1 billion Senate security proposal that could help pay for President Donald Trump's ballroom as Democrats say they will try to defeat it.