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First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils
A national redistricting battle is about to enter a new phase
Trump pardons former GOP congressman convicted of insider trading
President Donald Trump issued a full pardon for Steve Buyer, a former Indiana Republican congressman who was convicted of insider trading in 2023.
Here’s the cockroach of credit myths that just refuses to die
Some credit card holders still think you need to carry a balance and pay interest on it to build or maintain an excellent credit score.
Jill Biden’s book tour reopens wounds, sparks Biden-world infighting
The former first lady’s memoir has made some Democrats frustrated at relitigating the 2024 presidential election and her treatment of a once loyal White House aide.
Graham Platner says his past has been ‘weaponized’ at rally in Maine
Supporters brush off negative stories about the Democratic Senate candidate and rebut suggestions that he is the wrong person to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
Trump visits Wisconsin in bid to reassure farmers squeezed by surging costs
Besides higher fertilizer and fuel prices, the president also talked at length about D.C.’s fountains and his border policies.
Diabetes researchers ejected from conference after criticizing White House
The scientists, including the editor of a leading journal, were handing out copies of an editorial criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of biomedical research.
Trump says he’s considering government stake in top AI companies
Industry leaders will soon gather at the White House to discuss the idea, the president said. The comments come as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI prepare to go public.
Health Brief: The Trump-backed push to put AI in the exam room
Plus: The new legal challenge to ACA marketplace rules
Democrats are increasingly frustrated with Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
The Maine race is considered crucial to Democrats’ hopes of flipping the Senate, but Platner’s web of controversies is overshadowing other issues.
Democrats’ midterm ‘blue wave’ dreams face an icy challenge
Negative partisanship rules as voters mildly like their own party but detest the opposition.
Trump officials planned to mark 2.7 million living people as dead, whistleblower says
A former Social Security executive said the plan, which was not carried out, would have used a death database to pressure immigrants to leave the country.
The surprising science-backed reason being in nature makes you feel good
A new study suggests spending time in nature may boost body appreciation, self-compassion and overall life satisfaction.
A hard-charging Michigan liberal dampens Democrats’ hopes of retaking Senate
Abdul El-Sayed, who is leading in many polls, is unapologetically progressive. Democratic leaders fear he could cost the party in November.
The surprising science-backed reason being in nature makes you feel good
A new study suggests spending time in nature may boost body appreciation, self-compassion and overall life satisfaction.
Inside Trump’s suddenly softened new green card policy
Big business, including tech and AI companies, launched a quiet but extensive lobbying effort against the green card policy requiring applicants to apply from overseas.
Trump plans pedestrian bridge between Lincoln Memorial and Potomac River
The president and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum cast the proposed “Trump promenade” as fulfilling an early-20th-century vision to connect the National Mall with the nearby waterfront.
House passes Ukraine security aid bill over objections of GOP leaders
The legislation only reached the floor after six Republicans broke ranks to force a vote.
Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones
In a first, House votes to block Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran
The Senate advanced a similar war powers resolution last month on a procedural vote, reflecting growing impatience with a conflict Congress hasn’t authorized.
Analysis | What to know about Trump’s immunity deal with the IRS
It’s “a legal absurdity,” said one expert.
The best James Bond story since ‘Casino Royale’ isn’t a movie
“007: First Light” is easily the best Bond game ever made, with a spy as fully fleshed out as Sean Connery’s or Timothy Dalton’s versions.
The great reverse migration is reshaping the political South
Republicans in Southern states are gerrymandering the return of Black voters.
GOP lawmakers push to make Israel pay for U.S. weapons
In a reflection of the turbulent politics of Israel, two Republicans are pushing a resolution that would require Israel to pay for any weapons it gets from the United States. The Republicans are staunchly pro-Israel and Netanyahu’s government supports the move as an effort to head off growing anti-Israel sentiment in the United States.
What your hair color might tell you about your health
Research shows that pain threshold, melanoma risk and other conditions could be linked to the color of your hair.
The science around GLP-1 drugs and cancer is suddenly getting a lot more interesting
Studies released in recent weeks are fueling optimism — and fresh questions — about GLP-1 drugs' potential role in cancer prevention and treatment.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use voting map favoring GOP
The high court rejected a lower court’s ruling that Alabama discriminated on the basis of race when it drew its preferred map.
Why Trump’s payout fund was too much for Republicans
Of all the president’s moves, the fund is the first to prompt real GOP resistance, signaling a sharply shifting political environment.
Texas wants to be the new Delaware for business. That won’t be easy.
The Lone Star State is using corporate law reform to attract business, but Delaware’s legal advantages still make a full incorporation shift unlikely.
Can marriage improve your health? Here are the benefits that experts see.
Saying “I do” may influence your cancer risk, mental health and more.
This scientist learned he has a devastating brain disease. He set out to cure it.
Jeff Carroll is part of a new effort to accelerate the development of targeted cures for a handful of neurodegenerative diseases.
The anti-vaccine movement’s best shot at victory may be the Supreme Court
Despite recent setbacks for the anti-vaccine movement, years-long legal investments may pay off with a Supreme Court victory.
The Obama Center opens as a time warp to an old political order
Despite a range of controversies, the Obama Presidential Center makes a good first impression — even the “Obamalisk” at its center.
New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in district where US Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent
Democrats testing their chances in a right-leaning New Jersey battleground district are picking their nominee in a House primary to take on Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr., who’s been absent for months from Congress as he deals with an unspecified medical issue
The Latest: Trump faces new inflation warning from bond market, adding to midterm challenges
The energy price spike triggered by the Iran war has seeped into the price of bonds that help fund the U.S. government, causing interest rates to climb in ways that are worsening affordability pressures, hampering economic growth and creating a new risk for Republicans in November’s midterm elections
What to know about California’s messy governor’s race
Its unusual primary system, combined with scandal and a low-profile field, have made this year’s race harder to predict.
The rise of Janeese Lewis George, who could be D.C.’s first democratic socialist mayor
Focusing on workers’ and tenants’ rights, the council member would represent a drastic shift in the status quo if elected to the city’s highest office.
7 daily habits that can keep your teeth in tip-top shape
You might be surprised to know how oral health can affect the rest of your body. Here’s how to keep your teeth and gums in good shape.
Blue states pitch 100 percent tax on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payouts
“If you storm the Capitol and you take from this slush fund, too bad, we’re taking it,” one New York lawmaker said.
Nate Bargatze is trying to revive the all-ages comedy. Will it work?
“The Breadwinner,” which arrived in theaters Friday, is the rare PG comedy aimed at families.
Trump’s doctor says he is in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup
While the president’s medical reports says he remains fit to serve, independent physicians have raised questions about the recurrent bruises on his hands and swelling in his legs.
Trump’s doctor says he is in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup
While the president’s medical reports says he remains fit to serve, independent physicians have raised questions about the recurrent bruises on his hands and swelling in his legs.
He hasn’t been seen in Congress for months. Now Republicans are worried.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s New Jersey district is among the country’s most competitive, and his absence from the House since March has sparked increasing alarm in his party.
Beware the risks of ‘wellness’ peptides
The peptide craze is replacing rigorous clinical trials with unfettered self-experimentation.
Trump-loving radio host seeks a political toehold in deep-blue D.C.
The conservative talk-show host John Fredericks is running to become the Republican Party chair in the city’s very blue Ward 2.
Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say
The research has implications for addictive behaviors and diseases of aging such as Alzheimer’s.
Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say
The research has implications for addictive behaviors and diseases of aging such as Alzheimer’s.
Friends make snarky comments about my wealth. Hax readers give advice.
Is a mid-40s letter writer, getting snark from friends about wealth, “supposed to be embarrassed” about early career success?
Asking Eric: Sister cuts off family over politics
Political disagreements have split a family, leaving a mother and brother behind.
Texas Democrats reject House candidate who called for imprisoning Zionists
The runoff was a test of whether the Democratic Party could successfully distance itself from a left-wing candidate whom leaders called antisemitic.
A sleep-time ‘sweet spot’ is linked to healthy aging, study finds
Turns out 6.4 to 7.8 hours of sleep a night might be ideal. Here are some tips on how to get the “just right” amount.
What a neurologist eats in a day for better brain health
Brain atrophy tends to begin in your 30s and 40s, but certain lifestyle changes can slow or even reverse shrinkage.
Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip
The president trumpets claims that he is in excellent health, but independent physicians say the White House hasn't answered key questions ahead of his third visit in 13 months.
How this age of extreme gerrymandering is transforming American politics
Politicians, no longer content to leave elections to chance, are working to choose their voters as often as every two years.
Hims & Hers CEO is plotting new ways to upend traditional health care
Hims & Hers built massive weight-loss markets using telehealth. Peptides, if authorized by the FDA, stand to become a major part of the company’s shift to wellness and longevity.
Pancreatic cancer seemed ‘undruggable,’ then scientists cracked a key target
An experimental pill has shown unprecedented success, upending conventional wisdom about the disease.
Pancreatic cancer seemed ‘undruggable,’ then scientists cracked a key target
An experimental pill has shown unprecedented success, upending conventional wisdom about the disease.
Carolyn Hax: High-schooler is an artist but feels pressure to keep up with sport
Teen may want her temporary break from water polo to become permanent — but what will her dad and coach say?
Studying sports and disability, he laid the groundwork for the Special Olympics
Frank Hayden, who has died at 96, saw sports as a gateway to opportunity for people with special needs.
People with eating disorders are taking GLP-1s and doctors are alarmed
Providers said they are encountering patients seeking treatment for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder who are taking GLP-1 drugs.
U.S. bans green-card holders from returning from Ebola-stricken countries
Health officials cite public health and "resource constraints" as they expand travel restrictions.
Pressure from Silicon Valley helped block Trump’s expected order on AI
Industry leaders warned in last-minute calls to the president that the proposed safety vetting system could inhibit development of the pivotal technology.
Democrats release contentious autopsy of 2024 presidential campaign
The Democratic National Committee had planned to keep its report private to avoid infighting.
Profanity is a hallmark of Trump’s second term, a Post analysis finds
The analysis of President Trump's speeches and social media posts shows a sharp increase in his use of vulgarities, insults and bombastic rhetoric since his first term.
What to know about Ebola and how it spreads, as the outbreak widens
The outbreak has been linked to nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This specific virus has no available vaccines or treatments.
Analysis | Trump is at his weakest nationally yet flexing power with his base
The president has created a party that is loyal to him, even when he takes executive actions that anger the broader public. That dynamic leaves him weaker with those outside his base.
News industry scion James Murdoch buys New York magazine and Vox
Other Vox titles, including Eater, Popsugar, SB Nation, the Dodo, and the Verge, are not included in the transaction. They will make up a second, independent company under a new name.
Justice Jackson criticizes Supreme Court’s handling of major voting case
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said the court's decision to expedite a ruling in a major voting rights case made it appear political.
Fall asleep faster using these science-backed tips
Experts offer tips to help you fall asleep faster at bedtime and get a better night’s rest.
Post AI analysis of sports on TV detected an excess of gambling ads
Has the marketing gone too far?
Here’s how we used AI to find gambling ads in televised sports
The Post used AI to analyze 50 televised sports games for references to betting.
The Republican senators speaking out against Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy joins a short but notable list
Trump says he’s called off an attack on Iran to give talks more time
The president says he postponed a planned strike at the urging of Middle Eastern leaders.
Ebola outbreak prompts U.S. to screen travelers at airports, other ports of entry
The U.S. is relying on a special public health authority to bar non-U.S. passport holders who have been to Uganda, Congo or South Sudan from entering the country.
Midlife exercise could add two healthy years to your lifespan, study finds
A comprehensive study found that people who were most fit in their 40s and 50s developed major illness later, and lived longer.
Virginia’s new House map is dead. Democrats think they can still flip these seats.
Republicans won the redistricting war in Virginia, but several lawmakers remain vulnerable.
Women with this condition are often misdiagnosed. Its new name could help.
The PCOS name change to PMOS aims to reflect the full scope of the condition — and finally unlock the care women have been seeking for years.
These grandparents sit on benches, ready to talk to strangers who need them
Through Friendship Bench DC, a team of about a dozen older adults fan out across the District to sit and listen to people share their lives.
Ouster of RFK Jr.’s allies tests MAHA-Trump alliance
Trump officials have increasingly swapped out RFK Jr.’s handpicked deputies for people with more traditional experience, seeking to tamp down on health agencies’ controversies ahead of the midterms.
CDC tightens home monitoring guidance for high-risk hantavirus contacts
People in the “high-risk” category are instructed to stay home and limit contact with others, avoid being in buildings other than their home and avoid visitors to their residences. They are also supposed to coordinate any essential travel with their state or local health department.
When Trump met Xi as peers
The image of two superpowers on similar footing was exactly what Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to achieve with the visit, analysts said.
New Hawaii law targets corporate influence in politics after Citizens United ruling
Hawaii’s Democratic governor has signed a bill to curb corporate and “dark money” influence in politics
Why everyone’s suddenly talking about quitting antidepressants
A new push by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is putting SSRI tapering — and its risks — into the spotlight.
Ad wars ramp up in D.C. mayoral race as primary enters final month
Deep-pocketed political groups are seizing on potential vulnerabilities of the top Democrats in the race, Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie.
Are you an optimist? It may help protect your heart.
A growing body of research suggests that optimism may protect the heart — both biologically and by promoting healthier habits.
Can having a dog boost your longevity? Here’s what science says.
There is some research that suggests furry friends improve the health of their humans.
Can having a dog boost your longevity? Here’s what science says.
There is some research that suggests furry friends improve the health of their humans.
Asking Eric: Youth podcaster ghosted by professional contacts
Teen with sports broadcasting dreams wishes professionals in the industry were better about responding.
South Carolina Republicans block plan to eliminate Clyburn’s House seat
Rep. James E. Clyburn has long been a power broker in the Democratic Party. A state Senate leader had warned that a new map could backfire for the GOP.
Prices for these grocery items have spiked highest since the war began
The effects of the war in Iran are starting to show up in grocery stores.
FDA chief plans to resign amid agency turmoil
The ouster of Makary is the latest shake-up at the Department of Health and Human Services, with some officials selected by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being swapped out for more conventional choices.
Trump shares post calling for Obama’s arrest
The repost on social media was among a flurry of late-night posts in which President Donald Trump railed against his political opponents.
Hantavirus outbreak tests Trump officials who criticized covid response
Some top administration health figures had publicly questioned the credibility of the agencies that are now central to explaining a new and uncertain threat.
Your private medical records are vulnerable. Here’s why.
A lawsuit claims companies masqueraded as providers and sold records for profit. Hospitals are urging stricter vetting to prevent misuse.
What to know about states' efforts to limit corporate donations in politics
Two states could try to squeeze companies’ money out of politics by redefining the powers of corporations
House ethics panel pledges ‘full and thorough’ investigation of Rep. Cory Mills
The Republican, whom President Donald Trump has endorsed for another term, has denied domestic violence and other allegations and sought to portray them as politically motivated.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in West Virginia's primaries
Republican West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey isn’t on the primary ballot Tuesday but is staking his political capital to reshape his party’s massive supermajorities in the state Legislature more to his liking
University commencements are broken. Here’s how to fix them.
Take a page out of Vanderbilt and Dartmouth’s book: Choose honored guests impartially.
Sports-mad Portland savors its second chance to root for women’s basketball
It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since the city had a WNBA team, and fans showed their support by turning out in record numbers.
Iran responds to U.S. peace proposal after clashes test ceasefire
Details were not immediately clear. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently said he hoped the response would include a “serious offer for a ceasefire.”