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May 21, 2025

Millions rely on Medicaid for health care. Will Congress cut it?

President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill could mean drastic cuts for Medicaid. What would that mean for the millions of people insured by the program?
May 20, 2025

The cryptocurrency that buys access to Trump

Why President Donald Trump minted his own cryptocurrency, and the foreign investors pouring money into his meme coin.
May 19, 2025

The small-business owner suing Trump over tariffs

The U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause in the escalating trade war – but small-business owner Emily Ley says that doesn’t make it any easier for her to plan. She’s suing Trump over his tariffs in an effort to save her business.
May 17, 2025

How to deal with fear and uncertainty

The world can feel chaotic and overwhelming right now. Mindfulness can help. Today, a conversation with therapist and meditation teacher Tara Brach.
May 16, 2025

The Diddy trial: Cassie’s "freak-offs" testimony

Sean “Diddy” Combs’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took the stand this week in his federal trial. Today, her harrowing testimony about the abuse she says endured and the sex parties she participated in.
May 15, 2025

Trump's big beautiful Boeing from Qatar, and a trade war thaw

President Donald Trump is eager to accept a gift from Qatar: a $400 million plane that he wants to use as the new Air Force One.
May 14, 2025

The little-known history of birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Thursday about birthright citizenship. Today we explore the history of this constitutional right and meet the man who has become an unlikely spokesman for saving it.
May 13, 2025

What to know before getting into a driverless taxi

As robotaxis roll out in more cities across the U.S., here’s what to know about how safe driverless vehicles actually are and what it's like to share the roads with them.
May 12, 2025

A hostage returns as Israel plans to escalate the war

What the release of the last U.S. hostage in Gaza means ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East. And, what Israel’s plans to expand the war in Gaza would mean for the humanitarian crisis.
May 9, 2025

The Diddy trial: Who will decide Sean Combs’s fate?

The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs began this week. We take a look inside the courtroom at Combs and the other key players — and how the jury who will determine Combs’s future is getting chosen.
May 8, 2025

Is Trump going back on his economic promises?

Why President Donald Trump’s messaging has shifted from economic prosperity to austerity. Will voters tolerate economic pain from Trump’s tariffs? Senior politics reporter Aaron Blake talks with The Post’s senior political co...
May 7, 2025

Are India and Pakistan at risk of war?

Tensions are boiling over between India and Pakistan. The nuclear-armed neighbors are in direct conflict for the first time in years.
May 6, 2025

What ‘Conclave’ gets right about choosing the next pope

Cardinals will gather on Wednesday for the highly secretive process of choosing a new pope, following the death of Pope Francis in late April. In the film “Conclave,” Ralph Fiennes plays a Catholic cardinal presiding over the...
May 5, 2025

Inside Bernie Sanders's anti-Trump resistance

We visit a pit stop on the “Fighting Oligarchy” tour and talk with Sen. Bernie Sanders about the political movement he’s building to counter the second Trump presidency.
May 2, 2025

The Diddy trial: The rise and fall of Sean Combs

The highly anticipated trial of media mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs starts Monday with jury selection. Here’s what you need to know to follow along.
May 1, 2025

Waltz bounced, Trump’s 100 days, Dems eye 2028

Unpacking President Trump’s first 100 days – the highs, the lows and the tone that’s been set for his second term. Plus, the Democrats putting out feelers for a 2028 run.
April 30, 2025

Decades of trust-building in Vietnam, coming undone by Trump

Fifty years ago today, the Vietnam War ended, starting a long journey toward peace and reconciliation between the two countries. Now that progress and U.S.-Vietnam relations are faltering under President Donald Trump.
April 29, 2025

Tariffs are driving up clothing prices. Here’s how to shop smarter.

Fast-fashion retailers are raising their prices because of tariffs. Is it time to break up with cheaply made garments for good?
April 28, 2025

100 days of Trump's aggressive immigration overhaul

To mark Trump’s 100 days in office this week, the administration is highlighting his record on immigration. We talk about controversial recent moves – including deporting three U.S. citizen children and the arrest of a judge in Wisconsin.
April 26, 2025

Deep Reads: The nurse in the NYC subway

As subway assaults rise and calls for safety increase, a psychiatric nurse must decide who is a risk.
April 25, 2025

Hegseth in turmoil, Trump’s sinking polls

This week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s scandals fuel more turmoil at the Defense Department, and President Donald Trump is losing public support on immigration.
April 24, 2025

David Hogg wants "ineffective" Democrats out of Congress

Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg says House Democrats need to step up or bow out. He tells us about his plan to force out incumbents who he believes are "asleep at the wheel."
April 23, 2025

How DOGE birthed hundreds of whistleblowers

The Trump administration and DOGE have been making massive cuts to government agencies and programs. In response, hundreds of federal workers have been raising the alarm to journalists via encrypted messaging platforms like Signal.
April 22, 2025

Inside overwhelmed ICE detention centers

As the Trump administration aggressively pushes to deport more migrants, detention centers have started to reach or exceed capacity. Some detainees report being forced to sleep on the floor or wait for access to medical care and other basic necessities.