George Santos tries to explain his wealth  —  Rep.-elect George Santos has admitted to “embellishing” his resume with fake stints on Wall Street and a phantom college degree.  He's still trying to defend against accusations that he pretended to be Jewish.  —  But the burning question for many people …

Trump didn't know White House schedule was public until last weeks of presidency: ex aide  —  Donald Trump spent nearly his full term as president before learning that his daily schedule was being made public — at which point he ordered a stripped-down version of the document, a former aide testified.

Barry Croft Jr. sentenced to more than 19 years for role in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer  —  A Delaware trucker described as a co-leader of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison.  —  Barry Croft Jr. was the fourth …

The Bidens make an island escape ahead of consequential 2024 announcement  —  President Joe Biden this week returns to St. Croix, one of his and first lady Jill Biden's beloved vacation spots, seeking a final opportunity for rest before what is expected to be a contentious 2023 and reelection run.

Drunk Russian Soldier Beats His Commander to Death  —  TWO DOWN  —  A Russian man called up under Vladimir Putin's “mobilization” order for the war against Ukraine drunkenly beat his commander to death on a military train.  A military court in Magnitogorsk announced Wednesday that the soldier …

Jan. 6 response would have been ‘vastly different’ if rioters were Black, House sergeant at arms told investigators  —  WASHINGTON — The House sergeant at arms, who was head of the D.C. National Guard during the attack on the U.S. Capitol, told the Jan. 6 committee that the law enforcement response …

U.S. to Require Travelers From China to Test Negative for Covid-19  —  Federal health officials said the move reflects the coronavirus's rapid spread in China  —  The U.S. will require travelers from China to submit a negative Covid-19 test beginning Jan. 5, federal officials said.

Neil Gorsuch Gets It Right on Title 42  —  Justice Neil Gorsuch has taken heat from some conservatives for joining with the liberal minority to reject a request by states to maintain Title 42 border measures indefinitely, which the Supreme Court majority granted.

U.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia  —  As the war in Ukraine grinds on, some officials have become convinced that Iran and Russia are building a new alliance of convenience.  —  WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has launched a broad effort to halt Iran's ability …

Jan. 6 transcript: Mnuchin briefly discussed 25th Amendment removal of Trump  —  Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he briefly talked about using the 25th Amendment to remove former President Trump from power during a discussion with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot.

Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack pleads not guilty to state charges  —  In a short court hearing Wednesday, David DePape entered a second not guilty plea to state charges stemming from an attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in late October.

A 72-year-old congressman goes back to school, pursuing a degree in AI  —  Normally Don Beyer doesn't bring his multivariable calculus textbook to work, but his final exam was coming up that weekend.  —  “And I'm running out of time,” he said, plopping the textbook and a scribbled notebook filled …

Larger squad?  How the Hill's newest progressives plan to wield power.  —  Even as House Democrats shrink into the minority, the voices of progressive lawmakers — inspired by the so-called squad — are set to grow only louder.  —  An optimistic crop of liberal first-year lawmakers …

North of Kosovo: Joint Statement by the Spokesperson of EU High Representative and the US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson on the rising tension  —  The European Union and the United States of America are concerned about the continued tense situation in the north of Kosovo.

Art at Capitol honors 141 enslavers and 13 Confederates.  Who are they?  —  The Post examined more than 400 statues, paintings and other artworks in the U.S. Capitol.  This is what we found.  —  One-third of the artworks in the Capitol depict enslavers or Confederates.

How Russia-Backed Environmentalism Is Leading to Blackouts in New England  —  Dependence on foreign energy has forced power-grid operators to consider rationing this winter.  —  For the holidays this year, blue states gave their constituents the “gift” of blackouts and high electric bills thanks …

EXPLAINER: Kansas' Democratic governor imposes TikTok ban  —  Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly banned the use of TikTok on the state-issued devices of government workers under her control on Wednesday, becoming one of the first Democratic governors to restrict the popular social media app.