See Who Attended Trump’s White House Cage Fight

A visual breakdown of the notable guests in attendance at the event.

AI Deepfakes Are Getting Weirder and Harder to Spot in the Midterms

A wave of fake videos and ads is fueling worries about misinformation.

How the Pentagon Plans to Fix Its Pricey Missile Problem

The U.S. military is asking defense contractors to cut years off production time and slice hundreds of millions of dollars in costs.

Sen. Mitch McConnell Admitted to Hospital, Aide Says

The 84-year-old Republican has battled health issues in recent years, but details about his condition weren’t disclosed.

The Congresswoman Who Knows Exactly How to Go Viral

Republican Anna Paulina Luna knows how to excite the MAGA base, and annoy her colleagues.

Thousands Descend on Washington for White House Cage Match

The UFC event is being held on the president’s 80th birthday, bringing in VIPs and corporate sponsors.

Trump Tries to Outrun Courts by Building Ballroom Fast

The administration has barreled forward with construction projects around the capital, while litigation trails behind.

Mamdani Tests His Political Power as He Wades Into New York Primaries

The mayor has bet his popularity and influence to push Democratic Socialist allies into office.

Trump’s UFC Birthday Is Just What You’d Expect From a Gemini Sun, Leo Rising

Ahead of the president’s 80th, astrologers offer horoscopes and birth-chart readings.

Trump Bets on South Lawn UFC Spectacle to Energize His Political Base

As setbacks mount, the president is staging a White House spectacle aimed at energizing supporters and reclaiming momentum

Kennedy Center Misses Deadline, Wants More Time to Remove Trump’s Name

The center asked for an extension just before midnight Friday, saying it expects to have the name removed by Saturday.

Josh Shapiro Is No-Drama. But Is That What Democrats Want in 2028?

While the Pennsylvania governor’s centrism is popular in his home state, some Democrats want a more-aggressive fighter to be their next presidential nominee.

At 80, Trump Is Everywhere and Showing Signs of Age

A Wiretapping Law Aimed at Spying on Foreigners Is Expiring. What Happens Next?

A likely lapse in congressional approval of a crucial surveillance program raises concern about coming public events and whether big companies would comply with requests for data.

Judge Blocks Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund, Seeks Assurances It’s Dead

Officials previously said that the $1.8 billion fund, which was hit with several legal challenges, wouldn’t be moving forward.

Jay Clayton to the Rescue as Trump Tries to Contain Pulte Drama | WSJ Politics Newsletter for June...

Plus, the president says a deal with Iran is close, and wants to void his first-term impeachments.

The Rise of the ‘Dude-Bro’ Candidate

With campaigns that blend manliness with populist outrage, “dudebro” candidates across the political spectrum hope influencer-style swagger will win over voters.

Exclusive | Trump and Allies Are Working on Plan to ‘Expunge’ Impeachments

A Republican-backed symbolic resolution would put lawmakers on record regarding the two impeachments during Trump’s first term.

How Can We Reduce Homelessness? These Success Stories Point the Way

Programs aimed at families and veterans offer a road map to address the problem in the coming decades.

Parts of Pentagon Are Locked Down Because of ‘Hazardous Materials Incident’

Emergency services were assessing the situation.