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Rural health’s tech push has its limits
Plus: Focus on private equity in daycare as costs rise
Veteran prosecutor confirmed to lead new Justice Department division targeting fraud nationwide
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division focused on prosecuting fraud over critics’ concerns of potential political pressure to target White House opponents
Missouri court upholds mid-decade congressional redistricting backed by Trump
A Missouri court has upheld a mid-decade redistricting plan that gives Republicans a chance to win an additional congressional seat in this year’s midterm elections
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have a plan to save rural health care. Here’s the catch.
Top health officials point to AI as the solution for dying hospitals, but experts from rural areas of the country say the solution isn’t that simple.
He was Rubio’s friend and roommate. Now Rubio will testify against him.
Former congressman David Rivera, accused of secretly lobbying for Nicolás Maduro’s government in Venezuela, climbed Miami politics alongside Marco Rubio.
Former Brazilian leader Bolsonaro's health improves and he could serve sentence under house arrest
One of his doctors says former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been transferred to a regular hospital room in the capital of Brasilia as he continues to recover from pneumonia
White House pitches pharma on pricing draft
Plus: Names of the candidates to lead the CDC
Doubts from key Republicans on surgeon general test MAHA’s political power
Casey Means faces pushback from some Republicans over her refusal to forcefully recommend vaccines.
As mayoral election looms, D.C.’s business class worries about what’s next
A potential leftward shift in the wake of the pandemic and the Trump administration’s cutting of thousands of federal jobs has sparked unease in the city’s business community.
Emmanuel Grégoire, a Socialist long involved in local politics, becomes Paris' new mayor
Emmanuel Grégoire has won the Paris mayoral race and takes over from fellow Socialist Anne Hidalgo
The case against the Senate filibuster no Republican can make
How to put Congress, not the president, in the U.S. politics driver’s seat: End the 60-vote tradition.
White House navigates vaccine politics, midterm risks in CDC director search
The Trump administration faces complicated political dynamics as it seeks someone to helm the key public health agency suffering a prolonged leadership vacuum.
White House navigates vaccine politics, midterm risks in CDC director search
The Trump administration faces complicated political dynamics as it seeks someone to helm the key public health agency suffering a prolonged leadership vacuum.
Trump continues to target Robert Mueller after his death
Mueller, who led the Russia investigation and the bureau after 9/11, remained a target of Trump years after his probe of possible election interference.
Senate rejects Trump-backed measure to ban trans athletes in female sports
The chamber considered adding the measure to a far-reaching voting bill supported by the Republican president.
Robert Mueller, ex-FBI director at center of political tempest, dies at 81
After building a reputation for quiet rectitude, he became a political target as special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Tom Kean Jr.'s political roots date to 1776. Is that enough to protect the Republican's House seat?
Tom Kean Jr.’s bid for a third term representing New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District offers a window into the larger battle for control of the narrowly divided House
House Republicans subpoena prosecutor for records tied to Stephen Miller protester
The demand comes after Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, opened an inquiry into Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Arlington County’s lead prosecutor.
Political tug of war over Iranian women's soccer team prompts criticism in Australia
The United States and Australia’s political tug of war against Iran over the fates of seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer squad who were torn in between appears to have ended
What the blame narrative on chronic disease gets wrong
The nation’s health crisis is a design flaw, not a lack of personal responsibility.
This heart-healthy diet may also lower the risk of dementia
Two studies have found the DASH diet — either alone or combined with the Mediterranean diet — is a winner in terms of brain health.
Trump’s face on a gold coin? His hand-picked panel will decide.
The proposal has already been rejected by members of a separate federal coin committee — and panned by former member Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Under Trump, the government’s watchdogs are losing their independence
Inspectors general are subject to growing partisan pressures as the White House and political figures seek greater influence over them than ever before.
Gas is so expensive even oil companies may suffer
Oil companies are winning extra revenue from high prices due to the war in Iran, but could suffer if the energy shock depresses demand from consumers and businesses.
Judge questions Trump aides’ ‘brazen’ claims on White House ballroom
The planned $400 million project has been a top priority for the president. Judge Richard Leon said he hopes to rule this month on whether to halt construction.
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war in Iran
Amid Iran war, Democratic Senate hopeful tries to win back Arab American voters
Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Sanders, is betting a populist agenda is Democrats’ path back to power in a state that has traditionally produced more moderate senators.
Federal judge blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine policy overhaul for now
The judge said the government has undermined its history of recognizing the importance of involving independent experts in setting the national public health agenda.
Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, has breast cancer, Trump says
The president announced the White House chief of staff’s diagnosis Monday, saying she has a good prognosis and will continue to work while receiving treatment.
Young men shouldn’t wait to think about heart health, study suggests
You may think heart disease is a “middle age” problem. The research suggests men’s risk increases much earlier than most people think.
What Earth’s longest-lived animals can teach us about aging better
Inside the growing scientific quest to understand what creatures with the extraordinary ability to defy the ravages of time can teach us about making human aging better.
Column | The enduring truth of Tupac’s ‘money for wars, but can’t feed the poor’
New data shows one-third of U.S. adults have cut back on essentials like food, utilities and gas to cover health care expenses.
Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins
Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins
Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
When AI is taking notes, hospitals charge more
Plus: Docs and hospitals up next in House affordability hearings
One-third of Americans skip meals or other needs to afford health care
About half of middle-income households said they have delayed a major life event because of medical costs, new Gallup polls found.
2 science-backed ways to improve your breakfast
Eating the majority of your calories earlier in the day can be beneficial, but so can adding more fiber and protein.
2 science-backed ways to improve your breakfast
Eating the majority of your calories earlier in the day can be beneficial, but so can adding more fiber and protein.
Analysis | Extreme political rule-bending isn’t going anywhere
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
Whistleblower claims ex-DOGE member says he took Social Security data to new job
The Social Security inspector general’s office is investigating allegations that the former DOGE engineer took sensitive data on a thumb drive in a major potential security breach, said people familiar with the process.
Carolyn Hax: Mom tries to be a realist, but her kids see only a killjoy
Letter writer learned not to get her hopes up, but her kids receive that lesson as “sucking the joy out of everything.”
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes Supreme Court emergency rulings
During a public forum, Jackson and conservative Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh offered differing views of President Trump’s wins before the high court.
Trump’s wearing of baseball cap during dignified transfer draws criticism
President Trump faced continued blowback for wearing a USA-emblazoned cap during a dignified transfer ceremony for soldiers killed in the war with Iran.
White House fires GOP NTSB member, who calls it ‘political hit job’
J. Todd Inman frequently represented the National Transportation Safety Board in news conferences after the deadly American Airlines crash in D.C. last year.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's special congressional election
Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District will elect a replacement for former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in a special election on Tuesday
Difficult people in your life might make you age faster, study suggests
New research suggests that difficult people, aka hasslers, contribute to chronic stress and elevate epigenetic biomarkers associated with aging.
Guest column | The surprising health benefits of natural light exposure
Sunlight can have positive effects on your sleep, mood, metabolic health and more. Here’s how much exposure you need to see benefits, and how to get it safely.
Trump plans to revoke Biden tax rule that cracked down on big business abuses
The Biden administration said large partnerships were illegally avoiding hundreds of billions in taxes. Trump says they shouldn’t have to report the transactions.
Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
A Pakistani business owner who tried to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil
Controversial top vaccine regulator to depart FDA
Vinay Prasad, the top regulator overseeing vaccines and complex treatments for difficult diseases, had previously lost his job in July before getting it back less than two weeks later.
Analysis | Since when do senators anoint their successors?
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
White House seeks to put a Trump-style stamp on college sports
President Trump plans to host television executives, officials from college sports conferences and former players as he seeks to put his stamp on college sports.
White House seeks to put a Trump-style stamp on college sports
President Trump plans to host television executives, officials from college sports conferences and former players as he seeks to put his stamp on college sports.
Trump riffs on war, baseball and Barron as Messi visits the White House
The celebration of Inter Miami’s championship and Lionel Messi’s arrival at the White House became a slalom between major geopolitical events and Trump’s fandom.
House GOP leaders call on Rep. Gonzales to end reelection campaign
House Republican leaders made the request hours after Gonzales admitted, for the first time, to an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire.
'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right
On its own, the phrase “Christ is king” sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the divine ruler of the universe
A new poll shows who Americans trust over the CDC
The new findings come after the Trump administration in January took the unprecedented step of overhauling the CDC’s routine childhood immunization schedule.
House Oversight Committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi has faced criticism from Democrats, and some Republicans, over the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files.
Flu was again worse than covid this winter. Is that pattern here to stay?
Flu has overtaken covid in infections and hospitalizations during the winter respiratory virus season, and their virulence is becoming similar.
Talarico wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
Talarico, a state lawmaker, positioned himself as an effective messenger to moderates and disaffected Republicans in his win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Is platonic female friend killing my chances at love? Hax readers give advice.
Letter writer enjoys his close “asexual friendship” much more than dating but worries he will live to regret this choice.
Noem will testify in the Senate in her first appearance since 2 Minneapolis protesters' deaths
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies in the Senate as backlash grows over deadly immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump’s deportation push
GOP congressman enters Texas primary fighting to keep his job after allegations of an affair
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is seeking to fend off a primary challenge that comes as he faces calls to resign over allegations of having an affair with an aide
Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads
President Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict
The $2.8 trillion tax shelter hiding in plain sight
Ending tax-exempt status of business-like nonprofits can improve nation’s dire fiscal outlook.
Graham Platner picks up second U.S. senator endorsement in crucial Maine race
Platner faced early controversy over social media posts and a tattoo. His Democratic opponent, Gov. Janet Mills, has the support of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York).
How 10-minute procedures and routine scans become five-figure medical bills
Health care prices are on the rise, and patients are flummoxed that even insurance companies aren’t doing more to control costs.
Trump subpoena, administration probes taking shape, House Democrats say
If they take control of the chamber after the midterms, Democrats are planning to summon Trump to testify and launch an array of probes of the administration.
A Texas Senate race is testing Democrats’ stomach for race and gender fights
Latino voters will probably decide the primary contest between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico -- two rising stars who are stylistic opposites.
Trump’s Iran strikes risk hitting American pocketbooks if they last
Oil supplies are vulnerable if conflict escalates.
US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primary
A heated U.S. Senate race in Texas is entering its final stretch before voters decide Tuesday who will be their party’s nominee in November
Asking Eric: Grandson has no motivation; daughter enables him
A concerned grandfather doesn’t want to enable his unmotivated grandson – like his daughter is already doing.
Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
President Trump’s decision to strike Iran pulls him toward the kind of overseas conflict he once attacked
Joe Biden returns to bask in 'thank you' event from South Carolina Democrats
Former President Joe Biden returned to South Carolina on Friday for a warm homecoming from the Democrats who resurrected his 2020 presidential campaign
Column | New dietary guidelines promise science over bias — but come up short
The Trump administration says it wants evidence driving nutrition conclusions, but bias keeps getting in the way.
Trump heads to Texas, where 3 friends are battling it out in the Senate Republican primary
President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Friday, his first trip after his State of the Union address
Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit
President Donald Trump has met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House to talk about big federal housing investments
DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midterms
A DHS official is promising top state election administrators that immigration agents will not be at polling places during November’s midterm election
Former congressman, brother guilty in murder of Brazilian politician
The 2018 assassination of rights activist and Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco, a rising star in Brazilian politics, reverberated worldwide.
Republicans stare down epic voter enthusiasm gap ahead of 2026 midterms
The 14-percentage point advantage is the Democrats’ largest in decades.
Al Green kicked out of State of the Union after holding sign protesting Trump
The Texas Democrat held a sign that read “BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES!” It’s a reference to a video Trump shared on social media this month that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
Your State of the Union health policy watch guide
Tracking President Trump’s health policy plans
Behind closed doors, GOP lawmaker questioned ‘disturbing’ East Wing demolition
Rep. Michael Turner, co-chair of the congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, wrote to a top White House aide about his “substantial concerns.”
Opinion | An arbitrary rule change is threatening America’s health care system
An ’80s-inspired student loan tweak will make it harder to enter advanced nursing roles.
A new era for Dutch politics with Rob Jetten set to be sworn in as prime minister
The Netherlands is getting a new minority government led by Rob Jetten, the country’s youngest-ever prime minister
Josh Shapiro to neighbors: Get off my lawn
The Pennsylvania governor and Democratic star is embroiled in a dispute with his neighbor that has escalated into an unlikely political saga.
What is ‘Jeffing’? This walk-run technique can help you get in shape.
The cardio workout offers significant health benefits, even for those who don’t want to run continuously.
Opposition activists among 379 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's amnesty
Venezuela has begun releasing hundreds of people detained for political reasons under a new amnesty law
Handing defeats to Trump, Supreme Court signals potential course change
A pair of rulings on tariffs and National Guard deployment mark the justices’ first major decisions against the president. More may be coming.
Simple, day-to-day tasks may delay Alzheimer’s and dementia, scientists say
The survey, one of the largest of its kind, promotes the idea that the texture of daily life can leave a measurable imprint on the aging brain.
Speaker Johnson denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the Capitol
The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.
Trump loses favorite negotiating tool he touted to make peace and money
President responds to Supreme Court ruling by announcing an immediate 10 percent global tariff under a different legal authority and warned that more drastic measures could follow.
Trump banner on Justice Dept. building draws authoritarian comparisons
Democrats criticized the appearance of the president on the headquarters of a department that has long prided itself on being independent from the White House.
Opinion | The sweet scientific vindication of ‘I told you so’
A new books tells the stories of scientists ‘ridiculed, exiled, and Imprisoned for being right.’
Analysis | Congress out while DHS stays closed
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C. It’s been a very quiet partial government shutdown.
Large banner featuring Trump's face is displayed on Justice Department headquarters
A large banner featuring Donald Trump’s face has been hung on the exterior of Justice Department headquarters in a physical display of the Republican president’s efforts to exert power over the law enforcement agency
Wisconsin poised to leave Arkansas as only state without expanded Medicaid for new moms
Wisconsin Republicans who long blocked a bipartisan measure to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage plan to pass the measure following pressure from Democrats
Column | 8 science-backed habits for a healthier heart
People who focus on these things not only have better cardiovascular health, but are also protected against conditions such as diabetes, dementia and cancer.
Column | 8 science-backed habits for a healthier heart
People who focus on these things not only have better cardiovascular health, but are also protected against conditions such as diabetes, dementia and cancer.