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Federal Government

Judge orders DOGE to stop efforts to dismantle USAID

U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang ordered that steps be taken to allow the U.S. Agency for International Development to reoccupy its Washington headquarters.

By Steve Thompson

DOGE plays hardball in U.S. Institute of Peace takeover

Social Security to require millions to make claims in person rather than by phone

Judge blocks Trump’s ban on transgender troops serving in the military

Two Democratic commissioners fired from FTC

War in Ukraine

Trump, Putin agree to broader talks ― but limited ceasefire in Ukraine

The president’s call was an extraordinary olive branch to the Russian leader, but a limited halt to strikes was less extensive than a plan sought by the White House.

By Michael Birnbaum, Mary Ilyushina and Cat Zakrzewski

President terminates program tracking mass abductions of Ukrainian children

A 51-year-old mother serving as a combat medic takes part in a training exercise in Ukraine on Tuesday. (AFP/Getty Images)

Here’s what Russia has demanded to end its war in Ukraine

Investigations

JFK assassination files released by Trump administration

The records are the latest in a string of disclosures since the 1990s that have altered how the nation and its historians view John F. Kennedy’s killing.

By Ian Shapira, Clara Ence Morse, Aaron Schaffer, Sarah Cahlan and Evan Hill

Here’s what experts are looking for

Space

Astronauts return aboard SpaceX capsule after nine-month saga in space

NASA’s Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore splashed down safely Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico after an extended stay aboard the International Space Station.

By Christian Davenport

Trump takes credit for astronauts’ return. He had little to do with it.

Middle East Conflict

Netanyahu returns to war amid mounting political pressure at home

With his government facing possible dissolution by the end of the month, the Israeli leader needs to lock in support from his far-right allies.

By Gerry Shih and Shira Rubin

Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire, killing more than 400

Strikes threaten to reignite full-blown war. What happened?

Alabama State stunner gets March Madness off to a rollicking start

The Hornets used a home-run pass with seconds remaining to beat St. Francis, 70-68.

By Des Bieler

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Opinions

David Ignatius

Trump is nearing a sharp fork in the road to Ukraine peace

Eugene Robinson

Trump’s circus distracts from a more dangerous threat

Just come in legally, they said

23 min

Letters to the Editor

Schumer and Senate Democrats had two bad choices. Did they pick right?

Jack Shafer

Let the chips fall where they may

Leana S. Wen

Why a proposal to change the definition of obesity is so controversial

Tal Fortgang

The Columbia protest case is about immigration law, not free speech

Drew Goins

Today’s Opinions: ‘The Apprentice’ was the start of our journey to Trump’s America

Turkey orders detention of Istanbul mayor, a rival of Erdogan’s

Two men convicted in first trial of smugglers charged in 53 migrant deaths

Ohio court overturns state ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

Alexa is getting creepier. Take this one step to improve your privacy.

Trump team shakes up mortgage giants as it weighs their futures

Father believes missing Va. student drowned in the Dominican Republic

Director allegedly spent $11 million in TV show funds on crypto, cars

Trump is nearing a sharp fork in the road to Ukraine peace

What’s in the JFK files? Trump administration releases assassination docs.

The growing legend of the missing Oval Office ivy

Trump, Putin agree to broader talks ― but limited ceasefire in Ukraine

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Turkey orders detention of Istanbul mayor, a rival of President Erdogan

Column R. Eric Thomas

Asking Eric: My husband always corrects me — even when I’m right.

Column Ishaan Tharoor

Israel resumes strikes in Gaza as Netanyahu battles for survival

Column Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina Martin

Miss Manners: We are staying with my partner’s parents. Their comments bother me.

Column Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax: Wife watches TV during work, then complains about her productivity

Alabama State stunner gets March Madness off to a rollicking start

Judge halts Trump EPA bid to kill $14 billion Biden climate grant fund

Pierre-Luc Dubois delivers game-winner as Caps turn aside Red Wings

Better Living

How to make sure your white sneakers stay white

Column Karla L. Miller

Work Advice: How to survive a hellish restaurant job

Protect your Gmail, Outlook after FBI warning on Medusa ransomware

International flight connections are about to get a little easier

Politics

(Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)

Trump calls to impeach U.S. judge, drawing rebuke from chief justice

Trump escalates fight with federal courts over deportation authority

Who is the judge Trump wants impeached over Venezuelan deportations?

Analysis Glenn Kessler

Assessing the White House’s claims about Voice of America

Trump may ax EPA’s research office and fire most of its staff

Trump has a new target in his campaign against Biden: The autopen

Trump administration plans a 25 percent staff cut at IRS taxpayer help office

Podcast

Trump used the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants. Was it legal?

16 min

Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles

National

Arizona will resume executions. The man who investigated them objects.

Southern Plains at risk of wildfire outbreak, with blazes in Oklahoma and Texas

Amid ‘DEI’ purge, Pentagon removes webpage on Iwo Jima flag-raiser

White House says U.S. won’t return Statue of Liberty to France

Proposal would force millions to file Social Security claims in person

World

North Korean troops key to Russian advances in Kursk, says Ukraine

Germany approves massive spending package to boost defense

Videos offer a glimpse into Bukele’s prisons and the fate of U.S. deportees

John Hemingway, last airman from WWII’s Battle of Britain, dies at 105

Gyorgy Kun, survivor of Auschwitz twin experiments, dies at 93

Climate, Wellness & Science

For the third year in a row, this is the worst U.S. city for allergies

Trump’s EPA cuts could be ‘catastrophic’ to Chesapeake Bay, activists warn

Guest column Natalia Przelomska and Logan Kistler

An ancient fish is in danger, but research could salvage its future

Iguanas on rafts floated 5,000 miles from North America to Fiji, study finds

Your grass-fed burger isn’t better for the planet, new study finds

Business & Technology

Small banks in mostly red districts could lose funding under new Trump order

Private equity firms consolidating homes for disabled

Analysis Will Oremus and Andrea Jiménez

Concerns about DOGE’s data grab fuel push to update privacy law

Trump has a plan to remake the economy. But he’s not explaining it very well.

Help Desk

Alexa is getting creepier. Take this one step to improve your privacy.

D.C., Md. & Va.

She was left strangled outside. 46 years later, police I.D. her killer.

Man plays rare instrument from top of bell tower for 3 decades

D.C. auditor finds few concerns in review of extremism in police ranks

Judge criticizes D.C. police chief for denying cover-up in deadly pursuit

CWG Live updates: Not as cold tonight, then warmer Wednesday; next rain chance Thursday

Sports

Pierre-Luc Dubois delivers game-winner as Caps turn aside Red Wings

Trump, Putin discussed staging U.S.-Russia hockey games, Kremlin says

Alabama State stunner gets March Madness off to a rollicking start

Analysis Neil Greenberg

The perfect bracket to win your men’s March Madness pool

Analysis Neil Greenberg

The perfect bracket to win your women’s March Madness pool

Carolyn Hax: Wife watches TV during work, then complains about her productivity

R. Eric Thomas

Asking Eric: My husband always corrects me — even when I’m right.

Karla L. Miller

Work Advice: How to survive a hellish restaurant job

Sahaj Kaur Kohli

Ask Sahaj: I feel like my friend uses health issues to cancel plans with me

Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina Martin

Miss Manners: We are staying with my partner’s parents. Their comments bother me.

Live Chats

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Opinion Eugene Robinson

Can this really be happening? I answered your questions.

Carolyn Hax chat: Mother-in-law and sister-in-law are estranged. Is it a big deal?

Cooking chat: My unopened bacon expired today. Is it still safe to eat?

Dining chat: My gift card was refused — only because the restaurant changed systems

Style

(Diego Mallo for The Post)

Why did Trump replace the Oval Office ivy with gold objects?

The White House correspondents’ dinner is still on. Appetites vary.

At Kennedy Center, Trump envisions remaking Honors, suggests he could host

Star journalist Wesley Lowery faced Title IX complaints before leaving American University

Arts & Entertainment

Theater Review Celia Wren

An immigration tale that’s a tribute to Charlie Chaplin

Music Review Chris Richards

Playboi Carti keeps inching closer and closer to the void

Game Review Gene Park

‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ is a luscious, uneven open-world experience

‘Rocky Horror’ doc underscores heightened relevancy of a cult classic

Travel

How to not kill your houseplants when you take a vacation

International flight connections are about to get a little easier

7 hotel red flags that should make you run in the other direction

How eggs Benedict became the world’s hotel breakfast

Food

Column Sonia Rao

Providencia, the friendly neighborhood bar with sublime, worldly fare

Column Aaron Hutcherson

Nadiya Hussain’s sheet pan chicken boasts big flavor for low effort

13 Nowruz recipes for a fragrant Persian New Year feast

How Korea’s kimbap went from comfort food to global sensation

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