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An unusual warrant. A pattern of questionable no-knock raids. A reporting thread that just kept going. “Broken Doors” is a new investigative podcast series from The Washington Post. Hosted by Jenn Abelson and Nicole Dungca.

Can Democrats clarify messaging on police reform? With states and cities taking police reform matters into their own hands, does the president run the risk of losing the support of the communities that played a huge part in getting him elected?  Related reading and episodes Biden’s evolution on criminal justice Biden makes his midterm message clear: 'Fund the police’ The potentially dangerous...

How has President Biden's experience with Afghanistan informed his choices in Ukraine? We’ve explored Biden’s history with global leadership, war and American intervention. What can his foreign policy history tell us about Biden’s response in Europe now? 

An unusual warrant. A pattern of questionable no-knock raids. A reporting thread that just kept going. “Broken Doors” is a new investigative podcast series from the Washington Post. Hosted by Jenn Abelson and Nicole Dungca.

President Biden and former President Obama have seen little of each other recently, despite an ostensibly close relationship. What does Obama's appearance at the White House say about the relationship? And will it yield the results Democrats hope for?  Related reading and episodes And now, here’s your host — Barack Obama With Obama looking on, White House to open ACA plans to more families

A federal judge ruled this week that then-President Donald Trump “more likely than not” committed federal crimes in trying to block President Biden’s election win on Jan. 6, 2021. What are the likely implications for Trump and the Justice Department?  Justice Dept. expands Jan. 6 probe to look at rally prep, financing Judge: Trump ‘more likely than not’ committed crime Trump, 2024 and the fra...

President Biden is in Europe this week, making stops in Belgium and in Poland in hopes of keeping the Western alliance united and showcasing American leadership. How much further will the allies go in support of Ukraine?  Biden heads to Europe to bolster the Western alliance Where Biden’s climate goals and a Russian oil ban collide Biden’s response to Putin’s invasion

Some lawmakers hope to set up an independent probe into the country’s pandemic response, after months of contentious and partisan oversight efforts in Congress. Would this probe avoid politics and help us understand how to fight future pandemics? Related reading and episodes Lawmakers push pandemic probe modeled on 9/11 Commission The mystery of the pandemic’s origins (and what it means for Biden)

President Biden pledged to move America’s climate reforms forward. How can he ensure that the U.S. has enough oil supply to keep prices from surging, while also ensuring that efforts to obtain that oil don’t infringe on his climate promises? Here’s where Russian oil flows How the invasion of Ukraine scrambles American energy politics Biden’s climate agenda is bold. Is it enough?

President Biden is trying to refocus messaging around Democrats' accomplishments. Is it too late for a political course correction with such little time before the midterms? Biden’s made his priorities clear, but will the Democratic party follow suit?  Blue states are moving on from the pandemic. Can Biden? Biden’s struggle to tackle ‘four historic crises’ at once

President Biden’s choice of Judge Jackson fulfills his campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. She spent years overcoming obstacles by finding the middle ground.  Biden’s Supreme Court nominee overcame obstacles by finding middle ground How can the Supreme Court maintain impartiality in America's modern political climate?

Russia launched a full-scale attack against Ukraine in what U.S. officials say is an attempt to topple the democratically-elected, pro-Western government. The U.S. and its allies responded with massive sanctions. Will they work to deter Russia? Live updating coverage of the situation in Ukraine Why we’re talking about Ukraine… again

With the midterm elections on the horizon, both parties are searching for ways to connect with voters. But what if the thing voters want most is for politics to stop feeling like an existential death match? A reporter looks for answers in Virginia.  Related reading and episodes What Does Virginia Want Now? Are we too divided for unity?

The White House is in a tough spot as Democratic governors begin lifting mask mandates. How long will President Biden hold out while facing pressure from his own party? And what accounts for the discrepancy between state governments and CDC guidance? Biden mandates vaccines for millions. Can he do that? Biden vs. the delta variant Mask mandates continue to fall as Fauci says U.S. may be approachin...

New details emerged about former president Trump's actions in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Plus, he made some new claims about the electoral process. How might the week's news affect a potential 2024 run and the cracks in American democracy?  The state of Trump’s affairs McCarthy walks the Trump tightrope American democracy in ‘Peril’

What’s likely to happen next with this intensifying U.S.-Russia conflict? How is Biden’s approach with Ukraine different than past presidents? And why does Ukraine seem to come up over and over again in modern American politics? Biden faces no easy options on Ukraine  The presidential power to strike Biden vowed a smooth exit from Afghanistan. Now what?

After one year in office — with the country still facing several historic crises, simultaneously — Washington Post reporters set out to answer this question: What has Biden done about the four crises he pledged to address? Related reading and episodes After one year in office, what has Biden done about the four crises he pledged to address? ‘A lack of decorum’: Congress in 2021 One year (almost) o...

President Biden once said the filibuster was an important part of the legislative process. Now, he's urging changes to get legislation passed. How far will his words go in convincing Senate Democrats? Can he change the future of our election laws? ‘A lack of decorum’: Congress in 2021 One year (almost) of Biden’s America Biden promised unity. Voters are still divided.

On Jan. 5, 2021, Rep. Jamie Raskin buried his only son. The next day he witnessed firsthand the attack on the Capitol. As we mark a year since the insurrection, we look at how Raskin dealt with his son’s death while serving on democracy’s front lines. 

Where things stand one year after the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol? How much has Biden’s administration done to understand what led to the events of that day? And how far has it gone to prevent another major attack on our democracy? Related reading A year later, are the guardrails that protect democracy real or illusory? The attack on the Capitol: A guide to what we now know

In the last episode of our series from October about President Biden and the War in Afghanistan, he takes the reins as commander-in-chief and withdraws U.S. forces. Biden rethinks his stance on military intervention and America’s role in the world. 

In the second episode of our October series about President Biden and the War in Afghanistan, we look at the years after the Sept. 11 attacks when Biden called for a major nation-building effort. Over time, though, he begins to doubt his own instincts.

On the 20th anniversary of the first U.S. strikes on Afghanistan, this three-part series explores President Biden's career as it intertwines with the war there. He ultimately chose to end the ‘forever war.’ But what role did he have in starting it? 

Where did Congress succeed this year and where did our governing body fall short? What does party extremism in the Capitol mean for gridlock? And is the existing American system still the best means to govern our country? Related episodes and reading One year (almost) of Biden’s America Prices are going up. Can Biden bring them down? Are we too divided for unity?

President Biden pledged to unify the country, and to do it amid tense racial and cultural division. How far has Biden come on that promise? Will he move toward more aggressively tackling social issues in year 2? Related episodes and reading One year (almost) of Biden’s America Prices are going up. Can Biden bring them down? Biden promised unity. Voters are still divided.