Republicans face likely year-end test after punting Trump spending bill  —  A sweeping party-line spending bill demanded by President Donald Trump is at risk of being put on hold until after November's election, after Senate Republicans failed to muster support before departing for August recess.

Trump says he'll bring ballroom fight to Supreme Court after lower court halts work  —  An appeals court ruled earlier Friday that construction must stop until Congress authorizes the project.  The ballroom is among the president's top priorities for this term.  —  Just now  —  Summary

Blanche confirmed as attorney general at a Justice Department shaped to serve Trump  —  Donald Trump Federal agencies Trump appointments  —  Todd Blanche, who risked his career as a prestigious member of New York's legal establishment to keep Donald Trump out of jail, was confirmed on Saturday as the attorney general.

Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor  —  The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.  —  President Trump opened a new front …

Justice Samuel Alito: ‘Practical Originalism’ and Its Facile Critics  —  He explains his interpretive method and defends it against a hostile biographer—and his high-school English teacher.  —  Washington  —  Reports of his end have been greatly exaggerated: “Justice Samuel Alito …

Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill  —  Island's government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling  —  An American oil company connected to Donald Trump is preparing to sink wells in remote Greenland despite …

Who Are the Good Guys and the Bad Guys?  I'm No Longer Sure.  —  When I joined this newspaper as a columnist, 17 years ago, Barack Obama was still enjoying the flush of first-term popularity.  In both political and cultural circles, there was vaulting confidence that his fusion of social liberalism …

Pentagon revokes access to classified information for former Air Force secretary  —  Federal agencies US military National security Donald Trump  —  The Pentagon on Friday revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's access to classified information following an “unauthorized disclosure” …

Trump's top general is ‘looking for an off-ramp’ from Iran war as US military options remain limited, sources say  —  Over the last few weeks, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has privately made clear to other top Trump advisers that the US needs to find an off-ramp from the war with Iran …

The Cyberattack That Brought a Distant War to Small-Town Minnesota  —  The water system in Braham was one of dozens affected after federal agencies warned Iran-linked hackers could target U.S. infrastructure  —  At 8:42 a.m. on July 27, a public works operator was carrying out his daily check …

Trump's Homegrown Solar Push Risks Widening Green Divide  —  President Donald Trump's latest move to shun foreign solar power equipment is part of his effort to rebuild US manufacturing clout.  It may simultaneously exacerbate the fast-widening green technology split between the US and the rest of the world.

I've Got The Proof.  This Is The Worst Member of Trump's Cabinet  —  SUPERBAD  —  The Secretary of Defense has managed to do so much damage to American strength in so little time.  —  OPINION  —  Hegseth must go.  —  Every era has its great conundrums that great minds struggle with.

A top US general in Europe abruptly removed from command  —  The circumstances surrounding his removal remain unclear.  —  Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, commanding general of V Corps presents a coin to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesus Arce Calderon during V Corps' Best Squad Competition awards ceremony at Grafenwohr, Germany, June 11, 2026.

U.S. Intel Links Russia to Explosive Drone at German Airport  —  American intelligence had already suggested Putin could test NATO's resolve with a limited incursion in the coming years  —  An explosive-laden drone discovered at an airport in Germany this week likely belongs to the Russian government …

Voter turnout surges in Tennessee after Black-majority district is erased  —  High Democratic turnout for House primaries in Shelby County, which includes Memphis, is the latest sign that redistricting may be energizing Black Southern voters.  —  Summary  —  Democratic turnout for House primaries …

After a Poisonous Primary, Michigan Democrats Promise to Get Along  —  The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a Senate primary that was “spirited,” as Pete Buttigieg diplomatically put it at a unity rally on Friday night, but tensions remain.

Trump Is Increasingly Frustrated With His Homeland Security Secretary  —  While president has complained about Markwayne Mullin, an administration official says Trump has no plans to fire him  —  WASHINGTON—President Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin …

Lindsey Graham Loved to Gab With Reporters.  His Sister Won't.  —  Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother's place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol.  —  After Senator Lindsey Graham died last month …

House turnover jumps as incumbents lose primaries at the highest rate in decades  —  Nine House members have lost primaries in 2026, and another 62 members are not seeking re-election, shaking up the chamber.  —  Nine House incumbents have now lost their primaries in 2026 …

U.S. Squeezes Cuba Even as It Searches for a New Regime Leader  —  Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.  —  The Trump administration has been looking for a current or former Cuban official who could be persuaded …