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The decisions by Rep. Don Bacon (Nebraska) and Sen. Thom Tillis (North Carolina) illustrate how little room there is in the party for dissenting voices and complicate the GOP’s path to keeping its majorities in the midterms.

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Suspect in Idaho firefighter shooting identified as 20-year-old man

Investigators believe the man, who was found dead near the scene of the attack, intentionally set the fire to lure first responders.

By Kim Bellware and Daniel Wu

Stocks set new record to wrap up first half; here’s what drove markets

Midway through 2025, the S&P 500 has rebounded from months of trade tensions and economic uncertainty that had sent it deep into negative terrain.

By Shannon Najmabadi and Aaron Gregg

Column Sally Jenkins

Did genes or ancestry make the Manning brothers?

Genetics alone can’t tell an athlete’s story, not even close. Just look at Peyton and Eli Manning.

Exploring genealogy? Ask your questions.

For ‘Jaws’ fans, there is no bigger island than Martha’s Vineyard

Fifty years after the release of the summer blockbuster, the area is like chum for film buffs.

Story by Andrea Sachs | Photos by Adam Glanzman for The Post

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Opinions

Benjy Sarlin, Ramesh Ponnuru and Catherine Rampell

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Laura Rose O’Connor

Why some Canadians are choosing Trump over their country

Tom Marquardt

Many are still haunted by the massacre at Annapolis’s Capital Gazette

Thomas Warrick and Douglas Lute

This part of Trump’s bill would stain our national image and hurt national security

Ramesh Ponnuru

The Republican shell game on tax cuts

Matt Eggers

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Michael Ramirez

Cartoon: For generations to come

A town tried to heal racial divides. It energized Confederate supporters instead.

Suspect to plead guilty in stabbing deaths of 4 University of Idaho students

Appeals court seems likely to back Trump’s deportations under wartime law

Joseph Giordano, surgeon who helped save Reagan’s life, dies at 84

Can the abundance movement save the Democrats?

Paramount, Trump in ‘advanced’ discussions to settle $20 billion lawsuit

Father and daughter rescued ‘minutes’ after going overboard on Disney cruise

Inside Operation Gold Rush, largest health care fraud bust in U.S. history

Senate GOP closes in on passing Trump’s tax bill, but holdouts remain

A town tried to heal racial divides. It energized Confederate supporters instead.

In 24-hour span, two in GOP who split with Trump say they won’t seek reelection

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Politics & Government

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A Post review found that in at least seven major departments or agencies, DOGE secured the power to view records that experts say could benefit Musk’s businesses for years.

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Trump intensifies attacks on Fed’s Powell

Supreme Court ruling on care for trans minors reopens other cases

Young Republicans are fueling the GOP’s generational divide on Israel

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Sen. Tillis won’t seek reelection after Trump threatened primary challenge for opposing legislation

Democrats plan new organizing push, looking to unconventional places

Business & Technology

Column Andrew Van Dam and Dylan Moriarty

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Canada rescinds digital services tax after Trump suspends trade talks

Trump’s tax bill conflicts with his trade goals

Help Desk

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National

How federal officials cracked the biggest health care fraud scheme in U.S. history

Elderly woman dies of injuries from Boulder firebombing

ICE is arresting migrants in worksite raids. Employers are largely escaping charges.

Appeals court seems likely to back Trump’s deportations under wartime law

Trump administration notifies Harvard of alleged civil rights violations

World

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Russia unleashes its summer offensive with an army mired in problems

Canada rescinds digital services tax after Trump suspends trade talks

UK police probe Bob Vylan’s festival chants against Israeli military, as US revokes band’s visas

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Climate, Wellness & Science

These ‘ugly’ reusable cups are replacing recycling at concerts

Flossie forms over weekend as active Pacific hurricane season continues

Pentagon will no longer share satellite data that tracks hurricanes overnight

June was hotter than usual, and humid. See where your area ranks.

Young people show addictive behavior with phones, social media, video games

D.C., Md. & Va.

New laws in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. range from seat belts to taxes

Shake-up in Pr. George’s leadership continues with fire chief

With AARP deal, Washington Nationals get long-awaited jersey sponsor

D.C. school’s first graduation is a mix of excitement and mourning

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Sports

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R. Eric Thomas

Asking Eric: Mother unsure whether to contact estranged son

Karla L. Miller

Work Advice: My boss wants me to install a work app on my personal phone

Meghan Leahy

Three-year-old makes it hard for her parents to recommit to their social lives

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Miss Manners: Was it rude to eat in our seats while watching an opera?

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Style

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Lauren Sánchez resists the glow-up

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Anna Wintour is stepping back. Who would want to take over Vogue?

Gavin Newsom sues Fox News over Jesse Watters segment about Trump call

Arts & Entertainment

Music Review Chris Kelly

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Travel

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Food

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