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The new political map of NYC shows some stark divides: Very wealthy, very white and very Hasidic parts of the city went for Cuomo. Young, Black and Hispanic voters went for Mamdani. But the biggest divide? Transit vs. cars. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

The Supreme Court will hear arguments today challenging Trump’s tariffs. The legal group representing some of the small businesses suing the administration is funded by prominent conservative donors, tax filings show.

Actually, there's a strong case Trump was a) on the ballot and b) the biggest factor in the D wins. Clear majorities in NJ/VA disapproved of his job performance & over 90% of them in each state voted D for Gov. Despite his scandal, Jay Jones won 89% of Trump disapprovers.

Tuesday’s election was about President Trump, who polling shows is broadly unpopular. Democratic candidates welcomed making their elections about him. Here are some winners and losers: wapo.st/4nEVFQM

NEW: Inside the scramble of at-all-hours Zooms, strategy sessions, map-drawing over chicken nuggets and Diet Coke and other private convos. How Newsom & allies delivered a redistricting counterpunch against Trump. By Maeve Reston: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

Five takeaways as Democrats sweep elections in New Jersey, Virginia and California. By Hannah Knowles: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

The GOP was hoping to win control of Pennsylvania's state supreme court before the next presidential election. But Democrats swept 3 seats last night. It's now very unlikely the GOP can win an outright majority on the court before at least 2029: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania-s…

The unregulated industry that coaches veterans to pile on benefits via @FedGirlWapo Craig Whitlock @CaitlinSGilbert AaronSchaffer washingtonpost.com/investigations…

Abigail Spanberger’s unlikely odyssey has taken her from covert CIA operations, traveling with five passports and under five different identities, to Virginia’s first woman governor. Here’s how she did it, by Karen Tumulty washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

Breaking news: The Trump administration has announced it will reduce flight traffic by 10 percent in 40 markets across the U.S. as part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers, as the government shutdown enters its second month. wapo.st/3JkZxs9

Judge scolds Comey prosecutors for ‘indict first and investigate second’ approach. By Jeremy Roebuck washingtonpost.com/national-secur…

Republicans shaken by election losses — and split on how to fix things. Trump urges GOP to pass legislation to make them unbeatable; Vance says no more “infighting.” Others in the party have different views. by Liz Goodwin Cleve R. Wootson Jr. Marianna Sotomayor: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

"Roberts’s speechwriter, Evan Myers, suggested that Heritage’s attempts to address accusations of antisemitism would eventually mean he would be required to attend a Shabbat dinner, which he said would conflict with his faith." washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

The Heritage Foundation is in turmoil over its leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson. But the problems there are long-simmering and varied. Read the definitive deep-dive on what's going on inside, from Isaac Arnsdorf & (((Jacob Bogage))) washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

An Afghan man who has been detained for nearly four months, despite being charged with no crime, will remain behind bars indefinitely after his asylum case was delayed once again. If he’s deported, he expects the Taliban to kill him. wapo.st/4hPj5BA

We’re a long way from the 2028 presidential election, but the sprawling (unofficial) Democratic field is starting to take shape. Amber Phillips ranks the standouts, the middle of the pack and the dark horses. washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

Jury acquits DC's "sandwich guy," charged with throwing a hoagie at a federal agent. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

Read how Michael Kranish solved the mystery of the doctored quotes in the Jefferson Memorial, which sought to portray him as an abolitionist even as he enslaved more than 600 people in his lifetime. It's part of our 7-part series on the paradox of Jefferson: washingtonpost.com/politics/inter…

In MAGA stronghold, fury over SNAP but little blame for Trump in shutdown By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. + Lydia Sidhom washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…