Washington Post staff tried to separate what is happening from what is not, and to explain what may happen in the future.

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a blizzard of executive orders and taken other actions since his inauguration on Jan.

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a blizzard of executive orders and taken other actions since his inauguration on Jan.

In a last-minute move, the Trump administration issues an emergency waiver to ensure millions of people in 55 countries ...

World Health Organization officials declared the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak -- later to be dubbed COVID-19 -- a public ...

People walk on a street with slush in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, on Jan. 22, 2025. A rare winter storm, known ...

The back-and-forth over the freeze order has many LI nonprofits bewildered over whether their federal funds will be cut.

Secretary Sean Duffy’s first act after being sworn in Tuesday was signing a memorandum that the administration says would ...

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles are prompting officials in New York’s Orange County to reflect on their own disaster response strategies.

It’s a major potential pivot for the half-century-old Clean Water Act, a law prized by environmentalists and grassroots ...

Douglas' mayor and city council voted 3-2 to approve a proclamation of emergency because of Trump's orders. The mayor feels like their economy could be hit.

Maryland's immigrant community told state lawmakers they are living in fear during a gathering of educators, community leaders and legislators Thursday.