Washington

Power in the Beltway: the deals, the players and the policies reshaping America, reported for readers who want the facts behind the headlines. This section collects Upward News coverage of the Trump administration, Congress, the courts and the federal agencies, from executive orders and budget fights to investigations, nominations and elections. We link our sources so you can check the record yourself, and our free daily briefing condenses the biggest developments into a five-minute read. Start with the latest stories below, or browse the archive for earlier reporting on immigration, spending, the 2026 midterms and the fights over who holds power in the capital.