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President Joe Biden boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in September. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

White House

Bad luck and a family matter: How a recent trip embodied Biden’s shaky term

Outgoing president had some wins but was hurt by Afghanistan withdrawal and inflation

By John T. Bennett
Posted January 13, 2025 at 5:50pm

The Capitol will be busy with confirmation hearings ahead of Inaugration Day.

Congress

Cabinet confirmation hearings dominate agenda as immigration bills move along

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted January 13, 2025 at 5:39am
A view of flames on a ridge, as seen Thursday from Topanga Canyon near Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles.

White House

As California fires rage, so does what could be final Trump-Biden battle

By John T. Bennett
Posted January 10, 2025 at 2:13pm
President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters Tuesday during a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla.

White House

As House GOP calls for spending cuts, Trump pushes pricey Greenland purchase

By John T. Bennett
Posted January 7, 2025 at 2:56pm
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who recently had a fall, leaves a Republican conference lunch meeting Tuesday with the help of an aide.

How McConnell could remain a thorn in Trump’s side next Congress

By John T. Bennett
Posted December 18, 2024 at 2:50pm
Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., leaves a meeting of the House Democratic Caucus about the candidacy of President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

After briefing, Intelligence panelists confident skies are safe

By Mark Satter
Posted December 17, 2024 at 6:39pm
President-elect Donald Trump arrives Monday for a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, alongside SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son.

Trump uses wide-ranging news conference to pin Syria rebellion on Turkish leader

By John T. Bennett
Posted December 16, 2024 at 3:56pm
Birds fly across the White House grounds on Dec. 10. Tipsters have reported drone sightings over New Jersey and other states recently. (Tom Brenner/Getty Images)

Mystery drones over NJ: Biden officials say ‘no evidence’ of ill intent despite few answers

By John T. Bennett
Posted December 16, 2024 at 12:21pm
Senate Agriculture Committee ranking member John Boozman, R-Ark., is among he key players in year-end talks.

Endgame not yet clear as lawmakers await CR

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted December 16, 2024 at 5:45am
President-elect Donald Trump speaks Thursday at a reception at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City after being named Time magazine's "Person of the Year."

Trump signals foreign policy will run through him despite nominee noise

By John T. Bennett
Posted December 13, 2024 at 12:39pm