WASHINGTON – “HELP WANTED: Possible attorney general opening. Must quash Russia investigation into president of the United States. Also, must go after leakers. Willingness to endure criminal prosecution for obstruction of justice a plus.” Lost amid the never-ending palace intrigues of the West Wing…

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA — Dr. Willie Parker, one of Alabama’s few remaining abortion providers, was driving to work when he got the call. The name “Dalton Johnson” flashed on the SUV’s dashboard screen, as Parker switched on his headset. He listened as Johnson, the owner of the abortion clinic where he…

“Mustard!” CBS Late night shows have been forced to leave a lot of jokes on the table as the Trump administration continues bending space-time in the pursuit of ever more ridiculous and unexpected ways to fail. It seems like it was decades ago when Sarah Huckabee Sanders brought a press briefing to…

Story highlights Trump says China is doing "nothing" to stop the North's missile program He also faults his predecessors for failing on China trade policies (CNN) A day after North Korea tested a ballistic missile that it claims can reach all of the United States, US President Donald Trump ripped…

“I think this is the best and last shot,” one person close to John Kelly said of bringing order to the White House. “This is it.” | Susan Walsh/AP Photo Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly has griped privately for months about the disarray at the White House. Now he’s tasked with bringing order…

This week was a tumultuous one in the West Wing, even by the drama-laden standards of President Donald Trump ’s White House. White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus resigned on Thursday after newly appointed White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci publicly singled him out in an…

At least one person was killed and several others seriously injured when a gunman opened fire in a nightclub in the German city of Konstanz in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to local reports. The suspect, identified as a 34-year-old man, was shot by police outside the venue, reported…

Here's our look at the Trump administration and the rest of Washington: Frustrated in defeat, Trump threatens healthcare of voters -- and lawmakers Mayors push back against Trump's comments to police Three Republicans, including John McCain , sink the Republicans' skinny repeal bill Under fire,…

The raucous crowd had dwindled to a few dozen hangers-on, the international reporters had returned to their hotels and Elon Musk had disappeared into his Fremont, Calif., factory about an hour earlier. Tesla’s Model 3 rollout was essentially over, but in a nearby parking lot where the first test…

There’s no trying to hide it anymore: There are some serious tensions in the West Wing of President Donald Trump ’s White House, especially between Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci and chief of staff Reince Priebus . Scaramucci went after both Priebus and White House strategist Steve…

Easier to Get a Mortgage If you’re looking to enter the housing market, it may have just become easier for you to acquire a loan. Home mortgages are typically based on Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) credit scores. FICO scores are given to individuals based on a number of factors like payment history and…

WASHINGTON ― It’s increasingly clear that Senate Republicans don’t have, and never had, a plan for repealing the Affordable Care Act . But their strategy for getting some kind of health care reform package across the finish line is coming into focus: vote for a terrible bill that nobody likes, and…

President Donald Trump made clear his dissatisfaction with Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) Wednesday, when he tweeted that she let down her party and the nation by voting against Republicans’ attempts to repeal Obamacare . But apparently Trump’s public disapproval is not the only way the…

Sen. John Cornyn counts Attorney General Jeff Sessions as one of his best friends in Washington and their wives are even closer, making the couples regular double-date partners. “We occasionally get together to break bread,” the Senate majority whip said Wednesday. One of those double-dates came…

“He’s trying to get Sessions to quit and I hope Sessions doesn’t quit. If the president wants to fire him, fire him,” Sen. Lindsey Graham said of President Donald Trump. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ supporters in Congress and the conservative movement pressed forward…

Energy Secretary Rick Perry reportedly took part in a 22-minute phone call with a Russian prankster who he thought was the prime minister of Ukraine. Perry was under the impression he was talking to the Ukrainian prime minister about a new fuel made out of manure but instead had been speaking to two…

How a C.L.U.E. Report can Help You When buying a new home have you been shocked at the cost of home insurance and wondered why the premium is so costly? If you’ve never owned a home before, you only assume that it has nothing to do with your past, but here comes the surprise, it can have everything…

A message on the corner of Avondale Avenue and Market Street in South Youngstown, Ohio. (Dustin Franz/For The Washington Post) YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — President Trump plans to escape the roiling turmoil of Washington on Tuesday evening — leaving behind the chaotic effort to repeal and replace Obamacare,…

WASHINGTON ― Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) received a standing ovation from senators of both parties on his return to the Senate on Tuesday to cast the deciding vote allowing debate to proceed on Affordable Care Act repeal legislation. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) even gave him a hug.…

No matter how great a home looks at first glance, a host of problems could be hiding right under your very eyes, which is why any potential buyer will want to scrutinize the property disclosure statements. The Seller Property Disclosure Statement is a multi-page checklist designed to help sellers…

Jason Miller/Getty Images Kyrie Irving wants out of LeBron James ' shadow. Derrick Rose is tired of being in the sun. While Irving recently asked the Cleveland Cavaliers to trade him , Rose has agreed to come play with James and the Cavs for the veteran's minimum of $2.1 million, per Shams Charania…

The personnel records for a Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an Australian woman were released Monday, providing some detail about the training courses the officer took but no insight into his performance on the job. The records show Officer Mohamed Noor was hired as a cadet in March…

Story highlights The President's planned speech is scheduled to take place at 6:00 p.m. ET Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, a past BSA national president, attended the gathering Friday (CNN) President Donald Trump will speak to more than 40,000 people Monday at the Boy Scouts of America 2017…

NEW DELHI: The Great Khali , a former World Heavyweight Champion and "personal hero" of WWE Champion Jinder Mahal , made his presence known at WWE Battleground . The 7-foot-1 Punjabi Giant returned to WWE during Mahal's Punjabi Prison Match against Randy Orton and came to the aid of his countryman,…

Prince George gets lots of that irresistible cuteness from his dad, never-before-seen family photos show. Prince William and Prince Harry released five photos from their mother’s personal album over the weekend in advance of the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana ’s death August 31. The set includes…

Two people were wounded and one person died Sunday after a shooting at the Israeli embassy in Jordan’s capital, Amman. There are few details on the incident, and the motive is still under investigation. Police said one of the injured was an Israeli, and the other two victims were Jordanians, one of…

features 18 hours ago Saturday night always belongs to Marvel Studios at San Diego Comic-Con. The company strategically always takes the last slot in Hall H during the most popular day of the convention, and in the last 10 years they have never failed to get fans incredibly excited for everything…

When the “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” sequel opens in 2018, we’ll see young pope Jude Law playing a younger professor Albus Dumbledore . The movie will feature the future Hogwarts headmaster as a Transfiguration instructor with a crush on neighborhood bad boy Gellert Grindelwald.…

John Heard in 1994 in an episode of “Law and Order.” He gained recognition mainly for lighter roles in films of the 1980s and 1990s. Gerry Goodstein/NBC, via Getty Images John Heard, an actor who played pained characters in dramas but became known for his role as the father who forgot his youngest…

Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, during a briefing last month. Doug Mills/The New York Times WASHINGTON — Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, resigned on Friday morning, telling President Trump he vehemently disagreed with the appointment of New York financier Anthony…

Linkin Park has officially canceled the remainder of their One More Light Tour following the death of frontman Chester Bennington . “We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Chester Bennington. The Linkin Park One More Light North American Tour has been canceled and refunds are…

Kyrie Irving is ready to end his run with the Cleveland Cavaliers , as league sources told ESPN that the guard has asked the team to trade him. The request came last week and was made to Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. Irving has expressed that he wants to go play in a situation where he can be a more…

Texas police say they seized a whopping 75 pounds of liquid meth during a recent traffic stop. The discovery was allegedly made on July 12 , after officers stopped a 2013 Dodge Avenger that was speeding on Highway 35. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Seline Lizbeth Ayala, of Laredo, acted…

Drumroll please ... the upcoming season of “ American Horror Story ” will be titled “Cult.” Murphy announced the theme of the seventh installment in FX’s anthology series on Thursday night in a series of tweets that kept fans waiting for over an hour. After eliminating “Colony,” “Hive” and “Ann…

The chaos engulfing President Trump and his orbit intensified Friday, as Trump moved to shake up his legal and White House communications teams in response to the widening special counsel probe into his campaign’s possible collusion with Russian government election meddling and a stalled health-care…

You know when you’re enjoying a nice cold beer and think, “Man, the only thing that would make this better is if it were more feminine?” Yeah, we don’t either. But Aurosa , a Czech beer company, felt compelled to make a “ beer for her ” anyway. Aurosa Auros-o unnecessary. The befuddling brew is a “…

Transportation pioneer Elon Musk has been known to talk big and sometimes overpromise. But on Thursday, the Tesla chief and rocket builder took it up a notch, offering a tantalizing but so-far undocumented announcement that his tunnel-boring company had received a verbal government green light to…

The president also claims that premiums will go down 60-70 percent under a Republican health reform plan. President Donald Trump told Republican senators on Wednesday that they shouldn’t leave town for August recess without repealing and replacing Obamacare, a point he stressed at least three times.…