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New beers are doing everything they can to look old
A fleet of retro-branded light lagers is coming to the beer aisle and tapping into shifting consumer tastes.
Why we don’t know what food is spreading the parasite sickening thousands
There’s a lag between when people consume the parasite and when symptoms appear, making it tough for those infected to remember what they ate to pinpoint the problem.
Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties
The populist Platner resembles Donald Trump in key ways.
10 tips to improve your health while aging
Decline in old age isn’t inevitable. Here’s what older adults can do to prevent it.
Democrats seek a way forward amid finger-pointing in Maine
Leaders of the Maine Democratic Party are still working toward a process to replace Graham Platner, without angering his supporters.
Health workers fighting Ebola go on strike after months without pay
Doctors and Nurses on the front lines of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola response have reached a breaking point.
A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Democratic socialists have recently won elections in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver
Analysis | Democratic Party fissures are shaping Michigan’s crucial Senate primary
The race is the next, and perhaps biggest, battle between the Democrats’ warring factions.
In Graham Platner’s coastal Maine hometown, his fall is personal
Residents of Sullivan, Maine, are left to ponder what it means to enter the maelstrom of national politics, and what might be exposed along the way.
Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's enough
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is closing Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary by arguing she is the party’s strongest candidate to beat Republicans
9 possible candidates who could replace Platner on Maine’s ballot
Will Democrats choose another progressive nominee or distance themselves from Graham Platner’s wing of the party amid his scandals?
Graham Platner ends U.S. Senate campaign in Maine
Maine Democrats have until July 27 to choose a replacement candidate to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R).
Graham Platner, isolated, defies Maine Democrats as they try to hatch a plan
People close to the Senate candidate’s campaign say that they know he has to drop out but that Platner has struggled with the decision.
Trump reopens the Iran war — and a political problem he can’t shake
Republicans face fall elections tied to a conflict most voters oppose, unable to end it and mostly unwilling to break with the man who started it.
Kentucky governor requests ‘transparent’ update on McConnell’s health amid speculation
Representatives for the 84-year-old senator haven't disclosed what sent him to the hospital June 14, nor when he might return.
Storm warning for ACA shoppers: Double-digit premium hikes are coming
The 2027 outlook for the Affordable Care Act is severe.
Denmark says it will defend Greenland as Trump threatens to revive NATO crisis
Shortly after arriving at a NATO meeting in Turkey, Trump restarted the divisive fight, telling reporters that Greenland “should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.”
In Maine, voters consider their options as they await Platner’s decision
With the embattled Democratic Senate nominee under pressure to leave the key race, other politicians are maneuvering to replace him on the ballot.
She blamed flu shots for her twins’ deaths. Now she’s charged with murder.
Andrea Shaw, a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics for recommending childhood vaccines, is accused of suffocating her daughter and son.
Analysis | What Graham Platner’s rise and unraveling reveal about the politics of 2026
In their rush to find a strong candidate to run again Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Democrats should have more thoroughly vetted their party's nominee.
Here’s what we know about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health
McConnell has been hospitalized for more than three weeks, and his office still will not say what sent the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican there.
Here’s what we know about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health
McConnell has been hospitalized for more than three weeks, and his office still will not say what sent the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican there.
Democrats invoke ‘big, beautiful bill’ far more than Republicans as midterms near
Republicans continue to tout some provisions of the law, including tax cuts, but its overall unpopularity has provided Democrats ammunition for the midterms.
Supreme Court’s dramatic moves will reshape elections — and give the GOP a midterm boost
Legal experts said the justices’ intervention amid an election cycle and the pace at which the court moved to implement changes that largely benefit one party is all but unprecedented in recent years.
Trump makes himself central to America’s 250th anniversary
The president has blended patriotic spectacle with campaign-style politics, reshaping a civic milestone around his leadership and worldview.
6 science-backed tips for staying hydrated in the summer heat
Experts share the latest thinking on how to make sure you’re consuming the water your body needs while avoiding health risks.
6 science-backed tips for staying hydrated in the summer heat
Experts share the latest thinking on how to make sure you’re consuming the water your body needs while avoiding health risks.
Trump gives his take on Taft, Nixon, Obama in Usha Vance interview
On the second lady’s podcast aimed at promoting child literacy, Trump also said the country is “on a little bit of a ledge right now.”
Trump returns to Mount Rushmore after years of hinting he belongs there
The White House says there would be “no better addition” to Mount Rushmore than Trump, who last month posted an image of his face on the monument.
As Trump commands 250th stage, Democrats offer their vision of patriotism
Partisanship around the country’s big anniversary has put Democrats in a bind: They want to criticize the president without appearing unpatriotic.
What your feet are trying to tell you about your health
These strange or unsuspecting foot and toe symptoms can signal problems elsewhere in the body.
What a 50-year-old Post prediction got right — and wrong
Science editor Thomas O’Toole forecast innovations, including gene editing, deep-sea mining and nuclear-powered artificial hearts.
Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?
President Donald Trump has reshaped the U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists
D.C. official tells Trump to build his arch somewhere else
The city’s historic preservation officer criticizes the president’s plan to build his towering arch in Memorial Circle, suggests the administration should pick a spot near Nationals Park.
Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting
California has enacted many changes over the years that were intended to boost voter turnout
Why a case pivotal to the anti-vax movement could end up at the Supreme Court
The legal argument that vaccine mandates without a religious exemption violate the First Amendment could deliver the anti-vaccine movement its biggest win.
Abolish the NIH. It really would benefit science.
A $48 billion government monopoly should give way to the market.
Is America celebrating the wrong anniversary? John Adams thought so.
The Founding Father anticipated “Pomp and Parade” to mark America’s birthday. But he didn’t think it would happen July 4.
4 surprising (and evidence-based) health benefits of drinking coffee
Hundreds of studies have shown that a cup of joe — or more! — every day may protect against some major diseases.
You won’t be able to buy new PlayStation games on discs starting in 2028
It's is a massive step toward the dissolution of physical media in games, since PlayStation holds the biggest share of the console market.
If you’re at risk of Alzheimer’s, these dietary habits can help, study finds
Research suggests diet remains a relevant factor for brain health even after blood markers of dementia are present.
5 takeaways from Supreme Court rulings on Trump, elections and LGBTQ+ rights
This term, the Supreme Court justices gave President Donald Trump more power — but not as much as he wanted.
Why the Supreme Court’s ruling could deepen Democrats’ fundraising woes
The Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday to loosen campaign finance laws by allowing party committees to coordinate with candidates is a boon for Republicans and threatens to deepen Democratic fundraising woes.
Supreme Court sides with GOP, loosens campaign spending rules
The decision is the latest in which the Supreme Court has weighed in on campaign finance rules.
Two Dan Sullivans will be on the ballot in Alaska
The incumbent senator accuses his challenger of being a Democratic plant set up to confuse primary voters, but fellow Republican Dan J. Sullivan has said his desire to run is genuine.
Absent congressman returns to Congress after nearly four months
Rep. Tom Kean (R-New Jersey) has pledged to be “completely transparent” about what happened upon his return.
Analysis | Democrats turn to unconventional organizing in an atypical ‘must-win’ Senate race
Alaska presents myriad challenges to political organizers.
Iran’s leverage over Strait of Hormuz snarls Trump’s push for a deal
Washington and Tehran are back at the negotiating table after a fragile ceasefire. But experts remain skeptical the two sides are close to a nuclear deal, even as calm oil markets reduce pressure to reach one.
Former Trump adviser Jason Miller eyed to join White House in midterms shake-up
The White House is bringing on new staff as part of a new effort to boost its messaging operation ahead of the midterm elections.
Housing bill that Trump refuses to sign heads to his desk
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to send a bipartisan housing bill to President Donald Trump’s desk Monday, but it is unclear whether he will sign it into law.
Supreme Court expands Trump’s power over the federal bureaucracy
The justices allowed the president to fire a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission, striking down a nearly century-old precedent intended to insulate independent agencies from political influence by the executive.
After her insurer denied coverage of medication, she ended up in the ER
After switching Medicare Advantage plans, a woman with a weakened immune system got tangled in the preapproval process, which the insurance industry has vowed to improve.
Why resisting Trump has galvanized Black Democrats as the midterms approach
High primary turnout among Black voters in the South has given some in the party hope for upset wins in the region.
Cassidy, fresh off a blowup with Trump, blasts RFK Jr.’s policies
The GOP senator said a “foundation of lies” had shaped Kennedy's health stances. He also accused Trump of treating Congress as an "appendage."
Government overreach won’t fix youth gender medicine
The real cure for bad science is better clinical trials, not lawsuits.
Government overreach won’t fix youth gender medicine
The real cure for bad science is better clinical trials, not lawsuits.
GOP candidate with same name as senator can stay on Alaska ballot, judge rules
Supporters of incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan say a challenger with the same name is not running in “good faith,” but a judge says that is not an issue.
Vancouver turns its Science World museum into a giant 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup
It started with a whimsical idea
Alito and Kagan’s telling exchange about race and politics
Both sides of the debate in the court’s case on temporary protected status could have used a little more realism.
How the dairy industry pushed Trump for migrant labor, and won
President Donald Trump was expected to announce the expansion of a guest-worker program to the dairy industry at a Wisconsin event. Instead, the news came out in a press release, angering immigration hard-liners.
Pete Buttigieg says he was the victim of bogus report to child protective services
The high-profile Democrat and potential 2028 presidential contender said he couldn’t see his twins for 24 hours as report was investigated.
Health Brief: Inside the CDC nominee’s finances
Plus: Supreme Court ruling sparks health worker deportation fears
Sugar is not uniquely bad for you. But it’s undermining good habits.
Is sugar more harmful than other carbohydrates? The evidence is far from compelling.
Inside Trump’s plans for retribution and other lesser-known allegations in ‘Regime Change’
A new book from two Washington reporters reveals what took place inside the White House after President Donald Trump’s return to power.
Supreme Court hands Trump major victories on his immigration agenda
In two ideologically spit rulings that could affect millions, justices say the administration can deport some migrants and turn others away at the border.
Trump’s politics of emergencies leaves GOP allies scrambling again
In upending plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill, the president illustrated one of his favored tactics: declaring a policy preference to be an emergency.
Democratic socialists cemented power in New York. Next, the rest of the country?
The Democratic Socialists of America won with support outside their usual base. Winning outside New York may be a different challenge.
We’re dermatologists. Sunscreen isn’t the problem.
Every year, a safe-sunscreen guide sparks needless concern.
How a New York race became the first front in the AI industry’s midterm war
Competing AI interests poured millions into the Democratic primary, a taste of more spending to come this fall and elections beyond.
Scientists have just unlocked the secrets of an ancient scroll torched by Mount Vesuvius
After a centuries-long struggle, scholars managed to read five feet of text, using machine-learning methods they hope can unlock further discoveries.
White House asks Congress for $88 billion for Iran war
The request mostly includes money for the Pentagon, with $67 billion going toward replenishing the military’s stocks of munitions and the cost of sending so many forces to the Middle East.
Trump abruptly cancels signing of bipartisan bill on affordable housing
The president posted on social media that the signing was off until the Senate passes his election integrity bill. It is unclear whether he intends to kill the housing bill.
The 4 GOP senators who broke ranks and voted to block Trump from resuming Iran war
The president seethed at Susan Collins, Bill Cassidy, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul after the war powers resolution passed, saying: "I will get it done, one way or the other."
How a $0 co-pay saves billions
Bringing down drug costs is the first step to improve health care affordability.
After clashes, Senate Republicans prepare to talk it out with Trump
Trump’s relationship with some members has deteriorated — not least because he helped to defeat two of them in GOP primaries.
Are AI chatbots like ChatGPT politically biased? We tested them.
The Post tested ChatGPT, Gemini and other chatbots with political questions, and the results show that the AI tools have different political leanings.
What the Reflecting Pool debacle says about Trump and his presidency
The contrast from what Trump promised in April, when he announced his plan to repair and refurbish the pool, has been nightmarish.
Senate votes to block Trump from resuming Iran war
The Senate passed the first war powers resolution since the start of the Iran conflict, but Republicans argue it does not have the force of law.
CDC’s chief blocked a covid vaccine study. Now it’s in a top medical journal.
The study found that the vaccine reduced the risk of emergency department visits and hospitalizations among healthy adults by about half last winter.
Analysis | Mamdani views 2026 House endorsements as a 2028 test
The New York mayor wants to remake the Democratic Party.
Want a younger brain? Exercise in your 40s may help.
Even if you’ve never worked out, starting in middle age — even with brisk walks — can have a bigger impact on your brain than you think.
Why prediction markets’ election picks are useful, even when they seem wrong
A Post analysis found that primary candidates ended up winning about as often as bettors thought they would.
Mamdani and AI industry flex political power in New York, plus more to watch in Tuesday's primaries
Two factions in the AI industry are clashing in a Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat
Vance says Iran agrees to nuclear inspections, as under Obama deal
Conversations with inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency could occur as soon as Monday, the vice president said, as negotiations continue in Switzerland.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary runoff
Two of South Carolina’s top officeholders will compete one-on-one for the Republican nomination for governor in a primary runoff election on Tuesday
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York’s state primary
Democratic nomination contests for New York’s seats in the closely divided U.S. House take center stage Tuesday in a state primary
Hot weather can make these 9 health conditions worse
Sweltering days can trigger flare-ups or, in some cases, even more severe complications.
1 in 3 Americans use chatbots for health advice. These 6 patients explain why.
They say cost, speed and other considerations drove them to AI. They are also learning what to believe and what to take with caution.
The new kings of media are in your inbox
A new class of independent creators is building sustainable media businesses — one newsletter at a time.
Trump wanted out of the Iran war. The aftermath is pulling him back in.
The ceasefire reopened diplomacy, but it also left Washington to manage Iran’s leverage, Israel’s attacks and a MAGA backlash.
Why democratic socialists like Lewis George in D.C. keep winning in cities
Janeese Lewis George's sweeping victory in the Democratic primary follows a trend of urban voters turning to candidates to the left of mainstream Democrats.
Farmers backed Trump. Now some say they’re losing patience.
Rural approval of the president falls to a new low amid rising bankruptcies and trade uncertainty, and some farmers accuse the GOP of making a hard business harder.
Parts of Trump’s Iran deal sharply criticized by some key Republicans
GOP senators criticized provisions including the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports and a plan to set up a $300 billion fund meant to rebuild the country.
Rep. Kean to return to Congress after mysterious absence, spokesman says
The New Jersey Republican, who has not been present in the chamber since March because of a "personal medical issue", plans to be back on the job later this month.
The surprising science of how fatherhood changes the brain
Studies suggest that, like mothers, fathers may undergo a shift in their biology in preparation for and in response to the responsibilities of parenthood.
7 unexpected takeaways from the newest research on cannabis and brain effects
Whether it’s used in adolescence, midlife or older age may make a big difference.
Georgia GOP drops redistricting plan that would hurt Black representation
Gov. Brian Kemp had called a special session so Republicans could secure one or more additional House seats in the 2028 elections. But lawmakers pulled the plug.
Trump-endorsed pastor suspends Oklahoma House campaign after texting scandal
Megachurch pastor Jackson Lahmeyer ended his bid after advancing in a runoff. A British tabloid alleged he had an inappropriate relationship with a former staffer.
Trump cancels hearing for intelligence chief pick, says Pulte will remain
The president linked the move to his efforts to pass voting restrictions and said Jay Clayton’s hearing would be delayed until his replacement as U.S. attorney is confirmed.
5 ways to boost your gut health by eating more fermented foods
Scientists have found that eating fermented foods may lower inflammation, improve blood sugar control and increase the diversity of your gut microbiome.