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Trump announces ban on transgender people in U.S. military

Trump reverses the Obama administration decision to allow transgender troops to serve.

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The Plum Line • Opinion

Trump just kicked transgender troops out of the military. This one ugly quote says it all.

An administration official says this is an appeal to Rust Belt voters in advance of 2018.

By Greg Sargent • Read more »

Senate embarks on new round of voting to peel back Affordable Care Act

The end game appears to be passing some kind of measure to set up negotiations with the House.

By Kelsey Snell • Read more »

Trump launches new attacks on Sessions

The president questioned why his attorney general hasn't replaced the acting FBI director — which Trump himself can do.

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How Trump’s speech to the Boy Scouts could put AT&T’s CEO in a tricky spot

Randall Stephenson is awaiting word from Trump's Justice Department on his company's proposed $85 billion takeover of Time Warner.

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Fact Checker • Analysis

26 hours, 29 Trumpian false or misleading claims

In the span of 26 hours, President Trump made 29 false or misleading claims in speeches and on Twitter. Here's the full list.

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PowerPost • Analysis

The Daily 202: Senate Republicans still face narrow path to pass health-care bill after procedural victory

A vote last night underscores the ideological rifts that remain.

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Trump's speech to Boy Scouts irks some in 'nonpartisan' organization

The president used harsh language, recounted election-night victories and New York cocktail parties, and attacked his political opponents during a youth gathering.

By Sandhya Somashekhar • Read more »

Politics • Analysis

Trump’s argument against transgender soldiers echoes one used against gays, women and blacks

A brief review of history.

By Philip Bump • Read more »

Steel Valley's Youngstown is much more complicated than Trump portrays

Residents have mixed feelings on whether the president is accomplishing what he promised for communities like theirs.

By Jenna Johnson • Read more »

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Monkey Cage • Analysis

Here’s how local TV news is making it harder for the Senate to repeal Obamacare

All that coverage shows people what they will lose.

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The poor members of Trump World

Everyone in Washington seems to wind up with the word "poor" in front of his or her name eventually. Take Jeff Sessions as an example.

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The Insider • Analysis

Defense, rookies and Kirk Cousins drama: What to watch as Redskins' training camp begins

Washington's players and coaches have made their way to Richmond, and on Thursday, they take the field for their first practice of the 2017 season.

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‘To God be the glory': Alaska fishing boat captain braves frigid seas to save nearly lifeless crewman

Video from the U.S. Coast Guard captured the moment Christian Trosvig reached the crew member, who was floating limp near the sinking vessel.

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