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Brett Kavanaugh looks to his left as he talks to another man.

Why all 6 conservative justices attending Trump’s state dinner is drawing scrutiny

Lisa Rubin

People protest in the streets, many of them holding big signs with fists painted on.

This May Day, stand in solidarity with the workers Trump’s trying to deport

Rep. Delia Ramirez & Andy Kang

A person holds a sign that reads "Disability Rights are Human Rights" while participating in a march.

My son is a disabled adult. The Trump White House has him in its sights.

David M. Perry

President Donald Trump alongside Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Trump’s attempt to control interest rates just backfired in a big way

Zeeshan Aleem

Fed’s Powell surprises, announces intent to stay on the board ‘for a period of time’ after his term ends

Steve Benen

Collapse of Jerome Powell case adds to Jeanine Pirro’s embarrassing losing streak

Steve Benen

A person holds a sign that reads "Disability Rights are Human Rights" while participating in a march.

My son is a disabled adult. The Trump White House has him in its sights.

David M. Perry

The White House on April 27, 2026.

A bulletproof vest, ballistic glass and a president who carries on

Jake Traylor & Carol Leonnig

Mike Johnson pushes his glasses up as he walks inside the Capitol.

Mike Johnson survives ‘hell week’ on Capitol Hill — but not before some chaos

Mychael Schnell

This split image shows Todd Blanche on the left and James Comey on the right.
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‘Seashells’ case was on back burner until Bondi fired as AG, say sources

Carol Leonnig & Fallon Gallagher

Gov. Janet Mills delivers remarks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops Senate bid, upending critical race for Democrats

Hunter Woodall

Mike Pence.
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Mike Pence eyes the future — as kingmaker, not candidate

Ali Vitali

Donald Trump, foreground, leaves the podium as Todd Blanche walks up.

Cole Allen’s alleged letter doesn’t name Trump. That puts the DOJ in an awkward spot

Jordan Rubin

Donald Trump, seen in a long exposure image so that he is blurred.

New poll shows just how much damage Trump has done to his own numbers on the economy

James Downie

President Donald Trump signs executive order to expand access to retirement plans.

Trump signs executive order to help more people access retirement plans

The Associated Press

Collage of construction on the Kennedy Center with renderings of the Triumphal Arch and the White House Ballroom.

Trump’s ballroom isn’t his only reconstruction project hitting obstacles

Fallon Gallagher

Rep. Josh Williams held a press conference announcing his 100th bill in Columbus.

MAGA lawmaker hit with fact check after defending Supreme Court’s gerrymandering ruling

Ja'han Jones

A member of law enforcement handles firearms that were recovered during the arrests of an alleged DC-based drug trafficking organization.

Following shootings, Trump administration announces rollback of gun safeguards

Steve Benen

Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission of the United States Brendan Carr speaks during the Concordia Annual Summit.

What the FCC’s response to Kimmel’s Melania comment is really about

Paul Farhi

Alex Padilla gestures with his hand while speaking into a microphone at a podium.

Senate bans members from trading on prediction markets

Sydney Carruth

Casey Means speaks while making a hand gesture.

Facing bipartisan opposition, Trump abandons his second surgeon general nominee

Steve Benen

Photoillustration of Donald Trump frowning. A plastic crown rests on top of his head, falling down and covering his eyes.

The White House’s ‘Two Kings’ post is more truth than troll. And Trump’s feeling the strain

Hayes Brown

A courtroom sketch of Cole Tomas Allen sitting in an orange jumpsuit in a courtroom.

Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents’ dinner

The Associated Press

Royce White speaks at a podium, his arms open. while supporters stand behind him holding signs.

Senate candidate Royce White faces blowback over protective order

Ja'han Jones

Hakeem Jeffries is seen out of focus in the foreground as a poster with Trump's face is visible in the background.

The Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling creates a dangerous choice for Democrats

Richard L. Hasen

Lawrence: Donald Trump cares more about prosecuting James Comey than his own war in Iran

Trump admin ‘cuckoo for cocoa puffs’: Michael Steele claps back at retribution campaign
Casey Means; Nicole Saphier.

Trump pulls Casey Means’ surgeon general nomination, taps Dr. Nicole Saphier

Warren on bettors making money off Iran: ‘Do you have any explanation aside from insider trading?’

Hayes rips Supreme Court ruling: Back towards ‘policies of Jim Crow’

Rep. Garcia amid DOJ unraveling: ‘Not sure what Todd Blanche is smoking’

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  1. People protest outside the Supreme Court, holding signs with a photo of John Lewis and text that reads "PROTECT OUR VOTE."

    In its ruling against the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court lies to America

    Stacey Abrams

  2. A photoillustration of Donald Trump standing, giving a thumbs up while wearing a red hat that says "Gulf of America." Behind him, a tear rips through the yellow background revealing a red graph.

    Trump’s due for a reality check on Iran

    Nicholas Grossman

  3. Barack Obama at the Capital moments before walking out to be sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United States.

    MAGA lawyer turns Obama’s ‘if I had a son’ remark into something ugly following press dinner

    Charles F. Coleman Jr.

  4. A law enforcement officer closes off the area following reports of a shooting during the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner on April 25, 2026.

    The aftermath of the correspondents’ dinner shooting shows how broken we are

    Michael Steele

  5. James Comey. His face is at the far right of the frame, half cut off by the end of the frame.

    The Comey indictment highlights a serious threat — but it’s not to Trump

    Barbara McQuade

  6. Jon Stewart on the Comedy Central series "The Daily Show."

    Jon Stewart’s correspondents’ dinner recap delivers a harsh rebuke

    Jacques Berlinerblau

  7. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, seen very close up, with just his face visible.

    The House is dead in the water as crises keep piling up

    Hayes Brown

  8. A man jumps over a chair looking distressed while others are trying to hide under tables.

    MAGA cancel culture rears its hypocritical head after attack at correspondents’ dinner

    Anthony L. Fisher

  9. This split image shows Ted Cruz on the left and Muhammad Ali on the right.

    GOP’s boxing bill bears Muhammad Ali’s name but is contrary to his spirit

    Ja'han Jones

  10. Security guards stand around as the Presidential Motorcade arrives.

    There’s no excuse for the Secret Service failures we saw Saturday night

    Robert D’Amico

  11. Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

    Trump didn’t ‘fake’ the WHCD attack. Even conspiracy theorists should know better.

    Zeeshan Aleem

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