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Analysis | What the midterms mean for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2028 hopes
A Democratic sweep of Pennsylvania’s competitive U.S. House and state legislative races could boost the case for Shapiro in his party’s presidential primary.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
Trump’s attorneys asserted a 2024 high court decision granting presidents sweeping immunity for actions taken in office shields him from liability in the case.
Conservatives tout Biden tapes as proof of his decline. The audio is more nuanced.
Audio of Joe Biden's interviews with a ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017 show him referencing classified materials and occasionally struggling to recall details.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear demands McConnell ‘prove capacity to serve’ or resign
The Democratic governor criticized the limited communication between the Republican senator and constituents after he suffered a fall.
In China, sober-curious young people challenge a tradition of heavy drinking
Alcohol has been a fixture of professional and social life in China for decades, but a new generation is resisting pressure to drink excessively — or at all.
In China, sober-curious young people challenge a tradition of heavy drinking
Alcohol has been a fixture of professional and social life in China for decades, but a new generation is resisting pressure to drink excessively — or at all.
Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay
The government in Moscow is coming under increasing pressure over Ukraine’s relentless drone strikes. Ukraine’s president is due to meet in Washington with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Unlikely duo seeks ban on using campaign funds to fight sexual harassment claims
Reps. Ro Khanna (D-California) and Anna Paulina Luna (R-Florida) have teamed up on new legislation in response to a spate of scandals.
How vaccine skeptics use storytelling to create powerful and medically inaccurate messaging
Recognizing the stories behind people’s concerns with vaccines can help public health advocates build a more inclusive approach to healthcare.
For small farmers, goats are becoming big business
Some farmers who once raised cattle have switched to goats, which are easier — and less expensive — as demand soars.
How financial stress can affect the brain over the long term
People who experienced persistent financial struggles were slower to process information and showed memory recall decline by middle age.
I’m a doctor. Here’s why I wear sunblock indoors.
Plus, four tips for buying an effective sunscreen.
The shrinking world of former president Joe Biden
Cancer treatment has sharply limited Biden’s post-White House life even as his upcoming memoir threatens to reopen debates over his health and presidency.
Hospices worry patients will be unfairly punished amid fraud crisis
Health policy researchers and providers say negative attention and the potential for overly punitive regulations could put patients at risk.
The shrinking world of former president Joe Biden
Cancer treatment has sharply limited Biden’s post-White House life even as his upcoming memoir threatens to reopen debates over his health and presidency.
Democrats pick new Senate candidate in Maine in aftermath of Platner debacle
Troy Jackson won his party's nomination by commandeering the progressive movement that fueled Graham Platner's rise. He will face off against GOP Sen. Susan Collins in November.
AI isn’t replacing workers. It’s creating bosses.
The boom of startups is good news for workers — and a challenge to labor laws written for another era.
McConnell faces growing questions about absence nearly six weeks after fall
Scant details have not quieted rumors and online speculation about the former Senate Republican leader’s condition.
Trump swings back toward diplomacy in escalating war with Iran
After threatening a “massive attack,” the president said his envoys were talking with Tehran but left open the possibility of a sharp military escalation.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate over progressive Abdul El-Sayed
What to know about Troy Jackson, Maine Democrats' likely nominee for US Senate
Maine Democrats who have been scrambling to tap a new nominee for a pivotal U.S. Senate race against Republican Susan Collins are expected to nominate Troy Jackson at a last-minute convention this weekend
The latest science points to good news for your caffeine habit
Coffee and tea – not energy drinks – are linked to health benefits.
The latest science points to good news for your caffeine habit
Coffee and tea – not energy drinks – are linked to health benefits.
Peptide boom has states scrambling to protect consumers, Post investigation finds
The Post surveyed states’ pharmacy, medical and nursing boards to reveal the gaping regulatory holes for medspas and peptides.
Pickleball politics can get ugly. A new movie lampoons them.
Apple TV's new pickleball comedy "The Dink," starring Jake Johnson, features turf wars, tensions with tennis players — and that popping sound.
Knives are out for Vance in the GOP. His allies say it’s a coordinated ‘op.’
The vice president has faced a barrage of attacks recently that are unusual for their intensity and how early in the political calendar they are taking place.
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California' primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 voters have had their mail-in ballots rejected for California’s June primary election, a sharp spike from previous primaries
About 1 in 4 workers keep unwanted jobs for health insurance, poll finds
A Gallup survey found an eight-percentage-point increase since 2021 in U.S. workers keeping jobs for health insurance.
An ex-NFL player is running against a former team doctor for Congress
Jay Feely, once a kicker for the New York Jets, will compete against physician Amish Shah in a high-profile House race in Arizona.
Trump adds condition to nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, throwing pact into doubt
Saudi Arabia would need to normalize relations with Israel as a condition of a nuclear deal with the U.S., President Donald Trump said.
Cricket gets a political makeover in Modi’s India
The sport that long helped unite the region is now governed by the politics of the day.
The hidden way cannabis changes your brain while you sleep
Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.
The hidden way cannabis changes your brain while you sleep
Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.
Democrats try to harness data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, is focusing on data centers as a key issue in her campaign against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott
Trump touts children’s investment accounts as he searches for a political win
The president promoted his “Trump accounts” program on a visit to Georgia, hoping to give Republicans an economic message that will connect with voters before the midterms.
A closer look at Mamdani’s small-business agenda
The New York mayor wants every business owner to have a sherpa to navigate regulations.
Australian woman gives birth to identical quadruplet girls, a medical rarity
The chance of conceiving monozygotic quadruplets is 1 in 15 million, a maternal fetal specialist said.
Republican blocks bill to halt retrofit of Qatari-gifted Air Force One
Democrats have been trying to stop the Pentagon from spending more money on the luxury jet, which they call an "illegal" gift.
Whitmer makes ‘science of reading’ training mandatory for Michigan teachers
Michigan elementary school teachers will be required to take literacy training by the 2031-2032 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Democratic socialists won in liberal cities. Can they do it in a swing state?
Wisconsin’s Francesca Hong hopes the burst of support for democratic socialists in liberal parts of the U.S. will boost her bid for governor in the battleground state.
Mamdani says U.S. authorities should arrest Netanyahu as ‘architect of a horrific genocide’
The New York mayor has repeatedly denounced the Israeli leader despite criticism from other Democrats. He challenged the federal government to ensure that Netanyahu be tried for war crimes by the International Criminal Court.
An Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet girls
An Australian woman has given birth to identical quadruplet girls after a pregnancy doctors described as incredibly rare
On election meddling and China, Trump says ‘we do things to them, too’
The president appeared to undercut allegations he made in a prime-time speech last week.
Nearly 400 noncitizens voted in New Jersey elections, governor says
Mikie Sherrill (D) said she learned of the problem, which she attributed to a software error, last week and ordered the removal of ineligible voters from the rolls.
Analysis | Democrats are going through it in Wisconsin
It has been some week for Wisconsin Democrats. Here's why the upheaval matters.
Making nutritious meals for older relatives can be hard. Follow this guide.
These simple steps lead to healthier meals.
Sen. Darline Graham will seek full term to her late brother’s seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed her last week to temporarily fill the Senate seat of her brother, Lindsey Graham.
FDA retracts test result but still links Taylor Farms lettuce to cyclosporiasis
The FDA did not back away from its conclusion that the company remains linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis through its investigation.
Maine Democrats rally around logger Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner
Jackson, a progressive who champions worker rights and Medicare-for-all, has quickly emerged as the favorite to take on Republican Susan Collins in the Senate race in November.
Trump immigration officials seek to mend frayed ties with business as arrests spike
Under new DHS chief Markwayne Mullin, officials met for the first time with trade groups concerned about losing workers to the president’s deportation campaign.
The biggest winners of the American economy fear they’re sinking fast
Waves of layoffs and growing pressure to automate jobs are creating existential panic in the tech industry. Economists say other white-collar workers are next.
DOGE was supposed to be dead. Its remnants are everywhere.
The fallout from Elon Musk’s cost-cutting venture can be found across the government if you know where to look.
Seven U.S. aid workers quarantined in Kenya after exposure to Ebola
The seven workers did not have symptoms, according to the aid group Samaritan’s Purse, but they are required to quarantine for 21 days under new travel restrictions.
David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers’ backing
David Crowley has reentered Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, two weeks after suspending his campaign
As Beijing ramps up exports, the world feels ‘China Shock’ 2.0
Trump’s tariffs have helped stem the flow of inexpensive Chinese goods to the U.S., but European factories are suffering under a flood of imported cars and tech.
Nearly half of Americans in poll say Supreme Court bases rulings on politics
A majority of Americans disapprove of the job the court is doing, a Washington Post-Ipsos survey finds. Still, it fares better than the president or Congress.
Say More: I’m heartbroken my in-laws have chosen guns over grandkid visits
Not taking the kids to visit their grandparents until they get a gun safe is the right call, but it doesn’t make it any less painful for the letter writer.
Energized voters could be key to Democratic victories in midterms, poll finds
A Washington Post-Ipsos poll finds voters favoring Democrats by three points among registered voters overall, but the margin grows among those who are most motivated to vote.
It’s time to retire ‘rigged system’ populism
Populist theatrics, divorced from the prosaic work of consensus-building and problem-solving, degenerate into political escapism.
Trump wants to impose tariffs on Canada in retaliation for wildfire smoke
The White House did not respond to questions about what legal mechanism he would use to impose the tariffs or how the administration would calculate the rate of the levies.
The science behind why wildfire smoke drifts across the country
There’s essentially a west-to-east conveyor belt that’s pumping high-altitude smoke eastward.
The greatest editorial cartoonist? The case for Pat Oliphant.
No one who held power was safe from his pen.
Hospital that delivers a third of D.C. babies to close a postpartum unit
MedStar Washington Hospital Center cites financial pressure and declining birth rates. But health advocates are alarmed.
Every Christopher Nolan movie ranked, including ‘The Odyssey’
Nolan’s 13 films changed the ambitions of the blockbuster. Here’s how "The Odyssey" and all the rest stack up.
FDA raised conflict of interest concerns ahead of new peptide panel
That panel will meet to weigh whether the agency should allow Americans to have broader access to seven injectable peptides previously restricted over potential safety concerns.
7 things a morning headache can reveal about your health
Sometimes, head pain early in the day means you just slept wrong. Other times, it could be a sign of a health condition.
Europe tells Google it must open Android phones to rivals’ AI bots
Officials said the decision was aimed at promoting competition.
Why standard time is better for your health than daylight saving time
Proposed legislation would make daylight saving time permanent. But standard time is actually better for your body, according to science.
Why the Mediterranean diet is so good for you, and 5 easy ways to try it
Researchers have found the diet, which is full of fiber-rich plants and lean proteins, can improve heart health and longevity.
House vote exposes Democrats’ widening divide over Israel
The symbolic vote showed how far Democratic politics on Israel have shifted, as progressive candidates turn anger over Gaza and U.S. military aid into a campaign issue.
House Republicans release $95 billion spending bill with no offsets, which could endanger support
Republicans are racing to get money for the Pentagon and farm aid, but fiscal hawks have been asking to balance the budget request.
What to watch for as senators question CDC nominee Erica Schwartz
Schwartz is set for a confirmation hearing along with Sean Kaufman, a pick for another key HHS role. Vaccines will almost certainly be a topic.
What to watch for as senators question CDC nominee Erica Schwartz
Schwartz is set for a confirmation hearing along with Sean Kaufman, a pick for another key HHS role. Vaccines will almost certainly be a topic.
Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease
A blood test that helps diagnose Alzheimer’s might also forecast if healthy older adults will develop symptoms
Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the U.S. healthcare system often prevents it
‘Fix-it’ medical approaches often go against people’s wishes near the end of life, creating unnecessary and preventable suffering.
Trump’s plan to make daylight saving time permanent to get a vote in House
The bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act would end the practice of switching clocks twice per year.
Your coffee habit may be making your liver healthier
A new study adds to the growing evidence that coffee is good for you.
Authorities investigate Taco Bell and lettuce in multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak
Authorities have not yet identified a produce grower or supplier responsible for the outbreak that has hospitalized more than 80 people.
In an era of suspicion, political conspiracy theories flourish online
The internet’s reactionary machinery is churning at full force after Lindsey Graham’s sudden death and Mitch McConnell’s illness.
RFK Jr. faces Hatch Act complaint after intervening in congressional races
A top Senate Democrat has requested an investigation into whether the health secretary broke a law that bars political appointees from trying to influence elections.
Trump rolls out the White House welcome mat for new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
President Donald Trump is set to welcome Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, to the White House
Pat Oliphant, prizewinning giant of political cartooning, dies at 90
The Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist skewered presidents from Johnson to Trump, reaching a vast audience through syndication.
Jail should not be the only option for kids in mental-health crisis
States need to reverse the decline of residential psychiatric treatment options for youth, before juvenile detention becomes the default alternative.
McConnell took a photo with that day’s newspaper. The internet suspects AI.
The senator’s attempt to end rumors about his health led to more online speculation about the image.
Darline Graham Nordone has little political history beyond praising her brother
Darline Graham Nordone, the late senator Lindsey Graham’s younger sister, has the backing of President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott to serve out the remainder of her brother’s term.
The latest science on cannabis has some good news and bad news
Recent studies have shed light on the effect of cannabis consumption.
Left-wing challengers are beating House Democrats. These incumbents could be next.
Democratic incumbents have struggled against democratic socialists in several primaries this year. For other lawmakers, age has become a campaign issue.
Businesses brace for years of inflation as new costs pile up
Companies blame tariffs, energy prices and demand from AI data centers, raising concerns that inflation above the Fed’s target rate could persist.
The surprising health benefits of eating spicy food
Like it hot? Your heart, gut — and even your lifespan — may benefit.
Eating this food regularly could lead to greater longevity
Like it hot? Your heart, gut — and even your lifespan — may benefit.
Senate again confronts the challenges of an aging membership
Lindsey Graham’s death and Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization are reviving hard questions, including what happens when members can no longer serve but don’t resign?
Waiting for insurance coverage for GLP-1s for weight loss? Keep waiting.
The corporations that pay for private employee health insurance are not ready to swallow the high costs of the enormously popular drugs, said the CEO of CVS Health.
Lindsey Graham, longtime South Carolina senator, dies at 71
The staunch ally of President Donald Trump died after a sudden illness, his office said.
Vance reflects on perks of being VP — and not getting ‘too big for my britches’
The vice president told a podcaster his life had been “totally transformed” by his post but said he wants to make sure he doesn't “internalize” the changes.
Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
President Donald Trump says he’s ordered the U.S. military to destroy Iran if he were to be assassinated
Defying skeptics of women in science, she pioneered GMO research in plants
Mary-Dell Chilton, who has died at 87, led a team credited with developing the first genetically modified plant.
Why a show about grief might be the ‘comfort watch’ of the summer
“The Five Star Weekend,” adapted from “queen of the beach read” Elin Hilderbrand’s popular novel, is about friends helping each other through tragedy.
Senate hopefuls try to keep Platner at a distance while embracing his movement
In Maine, Democrats vying to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins are condemning the scandal-tarred former candidate while wrapping their arms around his populist rhetoric and agenda.
Here are the races to watch as Democrats grow more bullish on retaking the Senate
The map still favors Republicans, but political headwinds are shifting to boost Democratic chances of flipping seats — despite the scandal in Maine.
Somali school in Minn. faces threats after Trump posts clip of kindergartners
Hateful emails and phone calls hit a Minnesota school serving Somali families after President Donald Trump shared a video of its kindergartners on Truth Social this week.