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May 30, 2025

The Diddy Trial: Why is Sean Combs being tried like a mob boss?

A breakdown of the charges that Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing and how the government has built its case so far.
May 29, 2025

RFK Jr.'s imprint on covid vaccines and public health

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently changed vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and children. Today, what those recommendations say now and how his personal beliefs are shaping the agency he oversees.
May 28, 2025

Trump vs. Harvard

What the ongoing battle between the Trump administration and Harvard University could mean for the independence of schools across the country.
May 27, 2025

Could new laws make voting harder for married women?

Do you know where your passport is? What about your birth certificate? Today, we talk about what it means to require proof of citizenship to vote – and why Republicans in some states are pushing for it, even though it could hurt their voters.
May 26, 2025

What to read this summer

Summer is here, and with it hopefully a bit more time to read. Today we get book recommendations from The Post's in-house experts.
May 24, 2025

The life of George Floyd, revisited

Five years ago, a man named George Floyd was murdered by police officers in Minneapolis. A lot has — and hasn’t — changed since then. Today, we wanted to share an episode about who Floyd was, before he became synonymous with a movement.
May 23, 2025

The Diddy trial: Kid Cudi, and ‘Mr. Combs's kingdom’

Rapper Kid Cudi took the stand this week in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging that Combs was responsible for setting his car on fire. And the government’s witnesses testified about incidents where they said Combs was violent and controlling.
May 22, 2025

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ win, Biden’s health

House Republicans passed President Donald Trump’s massive tax and immigration package by a single vote. Plus, former president Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.
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.