Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested on charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. He has denied the charges. Today, we dive into the case prosecutors are building against him and explore why the charges are coming out now.

Today, what we know about a possible second assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. And, what this latest threat of political violence could mean for his presidential campaign.

“Try This” from The Washington Post is a series of audio courses designed to jump-start the parts of life where we can all use a few pointers — with pithy, snackable solutions you can easily use. The latest course is about how affirmations can help us remain steady.

As students return to school, more states and districts are cracking down on cellphones. But not everyone agrees. On “Post Reports,” we hear how things look on the frontlines of this battle.

In their first – and possibly only – debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump faced off Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Harris got under Trump’s skin and put him on the defensive as they sparred over key issues like abortion.

In preparation for Tuesday’s debate between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, “Post Reports” fact-checks the former president’s claims about crime and immigration.

The swift charges brought against the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect aren’t just surprising. They mark a cultural shift in how law enforcement thinks about school shootings.

Since she became the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris has buoyed Democrats' spirits and set campaign fundraising records. What's her strategy to keep up that momentum at next week's debate with former president Donald Trump?

What Michael B. Moore’s congressional race tells us about gerrymandering, and how a Supreme Court decision affects the future of American democracy.

Silicon Valley has long backed Kamala Harris’s rise. Now, technology lobbyists hope the presidential nominee will return the industry to its Obama-era halcyon days. Today, what Harris’s connection to Big Tech could mean if she wins the presidency.

Across the country thousands of disabled workers are making less than a dollar an hour. Today, an investigation into the federal program that allows workers to earn subminimum wages, its lack of oversight and why so many families still support it.

You’re not imagining it: From Taylor Swift’s “Midnight Rain” to Lil Yachty’s “Poland,” songs are getting shorter. Today on “Post Reports,” join our audio engineer on a sonic journey through music history to understand the shift.

Even as his vision declined, Jesse Dufton’s rock-climbing skills grew. Now, he is a fully blind elite climber, reliant on his wife to guide him up mountains. It’s a relationship built of trust, and a slow-moving love.

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, sat down for their first big interview since Harris began her campaign five weeks ago. Plus, former president Donald Trump flip-flops on reproductive rights again.

Last year, the actor Matthew Perry, co-star of the hit sitcom “Friends,” was found dead in his Los Angeles home due in part to the effects of ketamine. Perry’s death has heightened concerns among experts about the growing use of ketamine to treat anxiety and depression.

This is not the presidential race that former president Donald Trump prepared for. Today, we unpack the state of the Trump campaign, its struggles to adapt and its strategy to face a new opponent.

Almost three months ago, two NASA astronauts flew to space in a Boeing spacecraft – and have been stuck at the International Space Station ever since. Today on “Post Reports,” what went wrong and what this could mean for the future of spaceflight.

Despite years of worry about lead contamination in tap water, the problem persists – including at schools in the United States. That’s the case in New York state, where schools showed alarming lead levels. Today, how families there are fighting for clean water.

One month into an unprecedented presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris reintroduced herself and her values to the American people when she accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday, the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

In recent weeks, Ukraine launched a surprise attack into Russia, taking land and capturing Russian prisoners of war. Today, The Post’s Ukraine bureau chief, Isabelle Khurshudyan, explains how Ukraine’s incursion may change the trajectory of the war.

After weeks of student-led protests in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country. Now the students and the military have formed an interim government. Can they make lasting political change?

President Biden’s speech on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention was not the speech he was expecting to give just a few months ago. But after exiting the 2024 presidential race in July, Biden took one last victory lap at the convention.

The United States has imposed economic sanctions on roughly one-third of the countries in the world, with more than 15,000 sanctions currently in effect. Today, why the U.S. has embraced economic sanctions, even though their effectiveness remains open to debate.

During a 1964 effort to register Black people to vote, known as Freedom Summer, the Ku Klux Klan killed three civil rights activists in Philadelphia, Miss. In this special “Post Reports” episode, residents discuss the painful legacy.

Vice President Kamala Harris has made significant gains in the polls and the Democratic Party is riding high. What policy agenda is she staking out now, and how will it play on the campaign trail?

Against a contentious national backdrop, Floridians will vote in November on a measure that would reverse the state’s six-week abortion ban. Today, how grassroots organizers are targeting Florida’s pivotal Latino voters to pass the measure.

Today on “Post Reports,” how a college track star’s gender transition changed her relationship to the sport she loves. And Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer on the efforts to include – or exclude – trans athletes from the wider world of sports.

Today, how one Palestinian American neighborhood in Chicago could be a bellwether for the outcome of the presidential election.

When most people need to search something, they Google it. But last week, a federal court said this is a big problem. Today, we break down a historic ruling against Google – and what it might mean for the future of Big Tech.

Democrats in the House breathe a sigh of relief as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz wraps up his first week as Kamala Harris’s running mate. Plus, a look at how the vice president and former president Donald Trump are faring in the polls.

Today on “Post Reports,” veteran breakdancer Ronnie Abaldonado explains how the sport made it from the Bronx to Paris and what you need to know before watching the competition.

The Justice Department sued TikTok, alleging the app allows kids to make accounts and then amasses data on them. But TikTok is just one of many apps and websites that constantly observe, identify and track users.

Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday. Why Walz, and how will Republicans seek to attack him?

The U.S. women’s basketball team is a dynasty – and it didn’t need Caitlin Clark. Host Ava Wallace talks with columnists Candace Buckner and Jerry Brewer about that and drama on the track. Plus: How NBC brings the sounds of the Games to your living room.

In the week since the presidential election in Venezuela, both incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the opposition, led by Edmundo González, have claimed victory. But what do the voting receipts say?

After a mother sent her son to a new school, his views shifted left — bringing the nation’s political division home. When she visited her son at his campus in Upstate New York, a question hung over them: Would the two be able to accept each other?

Why former president Donald Trump’s racial attacks on Vice President Harris go against the advice of his allies, the controversial conservative Project 2025 winds down, and the Harris campaign inches closer to a VP pick.

Today, we hear about the secret negotiations that led to an extraordinary prisoner swap on Thursday. Among the freed: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, other Americans, Russian dissidents – and a convicted assassin.

Hamas’s No. 1 political leader outside of Gaza was assassinated Wednesday in Tehran. Today, we unpack the impact on tensions in the Middle East.

A long-simmering rivalry between the U.S. and Australia is heating up. But it appears Australia may finally have the edge. Host Ava Wallace talks with Post reporters Dave Sheinin and Rick Maese about the best races to come and the French star lighting up Paris.

As temperatures soar to record levels, millions of people in the United States work in jobs that expose them to deadly heat. A new federal proposal could change that. So why are some employers fighting the changes?

The band the Police came to a premature end 40 years ago, following the tumultuous recording sessions that briefly made them the most important band in the world. This oral history, including interviews with Sting and other members of the band, takes listeners inside the making of the album and what...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington this week, new polls on Vice President Harris’s popularity suggest things are getting better for Democrats, and GOP divisions open up about how to attack Harris.

Last week, a global IT outage knocked out Windows systems at airports, banks, businesses and hospitals. Today – how one faulty update by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike caused global chaos, and what it says about the state of cybersecurity.

The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies are just a couple of days away so we're sharing the inaugural episode of The Sports Moment. Host Ava Wallace sits down with two Washington Post sports colleagues to discuss what you need to know before the Games begin.

Less than 48 hours after President Biden announced he would no longer seek a second term, Vice President Harris appears to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for president. But the question remains: Can she turn around a flagging campaign and win?

Ava Wallace, sports reporter at The Washington Post, is in France to report on the Summer Games — and eat a lot of croissants. Join her starting July 24, continuing through the entire run of the games, for several episodes a week as she captures the highs, the lows and the Paris of it all, along wit...

With President Biden out of the presidential race, all eyes are on Kamala Harris. Today, why Biden decided to pass the torch to Harris. And, how Harris got to this huge moment in her career.

President Biden has ended his presidential reelection campaign. Today, what this monumental moment means for the 2024 election.

Shannon Salter aimed to turn all the seniors in her high school civics class into voters. Her task has never been harder.

Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination for the presidency and described Saturday’s assassination attempt in vivid detail. Joe Biden caught covid and faces mounting pressure to step aside from top Democrats.

With only days before the Opening Ceremonies kick off the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, we go back to 1984 – when the Games faced international ruin and were reinvented in Los Angeles.

Way out in interstellar space, Voyager 1 is roaming where no human has ever been, revealing secrets of our universe more than 15 billion miles away. Today, the story of its nearly 50-year journey through space and the scientists trying to keep it with us.

Today, a deep dive into the Secret Service and their response to the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump.

Following an assassination attempt over the weekend, Trump has another big week ahead at the Republican National Convention.

A shooter fired multiple rounds toward the stage at a Saturday campaign rally for former president Donald Trump. Federal officials are investigating the incident as an assassination attempt.

President Biden is trying to quell the growing fears within his party about his viability as a candidate. His opponent, former president Donald Trump, has been uncharacteristically quiet on the matter.

Tennis is having a moment (sorry, pickleball). The prestigious Wimbledon Championships are on, with new star players. There’s also the sport’s resurgence on the fashion and film scene. We hear the latest from Post sports reporter Ava Wallace in London.

As summer travel heats up, here’s how to beat the tourism industrial complex.

Nearly two weeks after President Biden’s faltering performance at the first 2024 presidential debate, the Democratic Party is scrambling to decide whether to stand behind Biden or demand his exit from the race.

Last week, France seemed poised to see its first far-right government since World War II. But after a new alliance pushed the leftist party to victory on Sunday, the country faces a crossroads, weeks before the 2024 Summer Olympics kick off in Paris.

With civil rights education under threat, a preservationist helps Black families save key sites in the South.

July 4 is widely expected to be a pivotal moment in British politics. After 14 years of the conservative Tory Party rule, Thursday's election is likely to bring in a new era of Labour Party leadership.

Martine Powers sits down with Aaron Blake and White House reporter Tyler Pager. They reveal the behind-the-scenes details of President Biden’s preparation before the debate, his Friday campaign rally to reinvigorate the president’s image, and his team’s willingness to engage in discussions about rep...

The Supreme Court ruled that presidents have “absolute” immunity from prosecution of official acts. Today, we break down the historic decision, what it could mean for the former president and the changing limits on presidential power.

After Thursday night’s presidential debate, Martine Powers and Aaron Blake unpack the key takeaways: President Biden stumbled through answers and former president Donald Trump countered with a list of falsehoods.

Last week, President Biden announced an executive action that could change everything for DACA recipient Javier Quiroz. But it could all be undone in November. Today, we discuss Biden’s and former president Donald Trump’s takes on immigration.

Today, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy on the perils of social media and the public health crises he believes are most relevant to the youngest generation of Americans.

What happens when one of the world’s biggest cities faces a water crisis? That’s the case in Mexico City, where a mix of drought and faulty infrastructure is testing the water system – and millions of residents.

Conspiracy theorist and Infowars founder Alex Jones is facing a reckoning. After being ordered to pay $1.5 billion in damages to the families of Sandy Hook school shooting victims, the future of Jones’s media empire hangs in the balance.

Deep fakes. Fake electors. Violence against poll workers. Local election officials are gearing up to combat all kinds of threats to free and fair elections this November. We unpack what they’re up against and what actions they’re taking ahead of Election Day.

Electric vehicles are a key plank in President Biden’s climate agenda. But in 2024, they’ve also become a line of attack against vulnerable, red-state Democrats.

American sports have changed from a unifying bond to a platform for division. Is there any going back?

It’s a classic Cinderella story. In a big upset, the U.S. men’s cricket team recently beat Pakistan in the sport’s T20 World Cup. The win has boosted cricket’s popularity in the United States, where top players straddle day jobs with high-stakes tournaments.

With every breath you take, you could be inhaling microplastics. Today, we talk about where they come from, how they impact our health and what we can do to avoid them in our daily lives.

Elahe Izadi chats with Aaron Blake and White House bureau chief Toluse Olorunnipa. They tackle Hunter Biden’s conviction, intriguing results from a special election in Ohio, and tuned-out voters.

Americans are gobbling up supplements. But do we really know what’s in them? Today on “Post Reports,” Well+Being columnist Anahad O’Connor breaks down what’s behind our growing appetite for herbs and vitamins.

Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, in conversation with host Elahe Izadi, discusses her vision for the FTC and how her agency is trying to rein in some of the world’s most powerful companies.

Today on “Post Reports,” the story of Ashraf Omar Alakhras and his family farm and an exclusive investigation into the destruction of food and agriculture in Gaza.

Housing has become increasingly expensive around the country. And while it’s traditionally seen as a local issue, housing could be a major factor in the 2024 presidential election.

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake and senior national political reporter Isaac Arnsdorf. They debate undecided voters’ reactions to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction, and discuss the campaign calculus behind Biden’s executive order on asylum.

How mounting pressure over Israel’s war in Gaza could break apart Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. And what it could mean for a ceasefire deal.

Today on “Post Reports,” we bring you inside the remarkable criminal trial of Hunter Biden. We dig into where the charges came from, where the prosecution is gathering its evidence and how the Biden family is faring.

Today, why Anthony Fauci testified on Capitol Hill. And, how the politics of covid-19 continue to shape how lawmakers – and U.S. citizens – are processing the legacy of the pandemic.

TikTok offered the Biden administration a kill switch. Today on “Post Reports,” why the U.S. government declined.

Elahe Izadi chats with Aaron Blake and senior national political correspondent Ashley Parker. They dig into the implications of the Trump verdict for the presidential election and American democracy at large.

A New York jury convicted former president Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his hush money trial. Tonight on “Post Reports,” the scene in the Manhattan courtroom. And what comes next.

How far-right Israeli settlers are blocking aid to Gaza. And, why humanitarian aid has become politicized.

Crypto, AI and clean-tech manufacturing are pushing America’s power grid to the brink. Aging utilities can’t keep up. On today’s episode of “Post Reports,” we look into who will be left to pay the price.

India’s general election ends this weekend, with Prime Minister Nerendra Modi leading the polls. Today on “Post Reports,” we unpack where Modi’s support comes from and what a win for his party would mean for the world’s largest democracy.

At a troubled Milwaukee public housing development, a padlocked patio becomes a battleground for some of America’s most talked-about voters.

Martine Powers chats with national political reporter Michael Scherer and White House reporter Tyler Pager. They unpack the most important campaign moments of this past week.

Niger has been a key U.S. ally in West Africa in the fight against growing threats from Islamist extremist groups. But a military coup last July soured that relationship. Now, the U.S. says it will withdraw from the country by mid-September.

In a place with a long history of hate, a rebel Republican bloc mobilizes against far-right extremism within the local party.

Popular rapper Young Thug is on trial in Atlanta on racketeering charges, along with other members of his rap group, YSL. Today on “Post Reports,” why the trial will soon be the longest in state history and how his lyrics are being used against him.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, along with other top officials. Today on “Post Reports,” the reactions to his death from within Iran and worldwide – and what it will mean for the country’s leadership.

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national political reporter Michael Scherer. They delve into the most important political moments of this past week. Listen for these conversations most Fridays during the 2024 campaign.

Today, what’s really happening with inflation in the United States. And what the public perception of the economy could mean for the 2024 presidential election.

As trust in institutions plummets and as many people search for shared values, what is the state of American identity? Today, in a special episode of “Post Reports,” we feature a live discussion about the importance of identity in a changing world.

People are turning to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight – but where do they fit in the body-positivity movement? Today on Post Reports, what some fat activists think of these drugs and how one doctor is talking about these medicines with her patients.

Google is changing the way its popular search feature works, feeding users AI-generated replies to their questions rather than directing them to other websites. The Post's AI reporter Gerrit De Vynck says it could change the internet forever.

In today’s bonus episode, we break down Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud, the biggest beef in recent rap history.

Elahe Izadi chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national political reporter Isaac Arnsdorf. They delve into the most important political moments of the past week. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.

Tensions are rising between the United States and Israel over the war in Gaza. President Biden has threatened to withhold arms if Israel advances into Rafah in southern Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu then vowed that Israel would “stand alone.”

This week in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president, Stormy Daniels gave explicit and disturbing testimony and sparked an angry reaction from Donald Trump.

As Pope Francis moves to cement his legacy, he has opened the Vatican to a new community – transgender sex workers. It is a part of a broader outreach toward the LGBTQ+ community that has stirred anger and controversy inside the Catholic Church.

Today, whether the U.S.’s long-delayed aid to Ukraine will impact the outcome of the war.

He threatened the congresswoman amid a mental health crisis. Then came the consequences.

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and White House reporter Cleve Wootson. They delve into the most important political moments of this past week. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.

In February, a massive cyberattack nearly brought down the entire U.S. health system. Doctors are still reeling, and many patients don’t even know their data has been exposed. Today, Dan Diamond traces what went wrong and the new scrutiny in Congress.

Six months after becoming speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson’s job is on the line. Today on “Post Reports,” we explore Johnson’s rise to power and his potential ouster at the hands of his Republican colleagues.

India is rising as a competitive global power. It is also joining a club of nations that aggressively target dissidents on foreign soil. Today on “Post Reports,” we dive into India’s assassination plots.

For the first time, a virulent strain of bird flu has been detected in U.S. dairy cows. Fragments of the virus have also been found in commercial milk. Today, health reporter Lena Sun shares the latest on the outbreak and why the risk to humans remains low.

Elahe Izadi chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national politics reporter Colby Itkowitz. They delve into the most important political moments of this past week. Listen for these conversations most Fridays during the 2024 campaign.

A young woman in Texas desperately tried to terminate her pregnancy before ultimately choosing adoption. Today on Post Reports, how abortion restrictions and fate collided to entwine two women’s lives.

Today, a look inside the pro-Palestinian protests taking root on college campuses and why universities have been struggling to respond to them.

The Senate is expected to pass a bipartisan bill that would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform or face a national ban. How did Congress finally achieve consensus on this?

Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the most significant legal challenge to the rights of unhoused people in decades. On “Post Reports,” we hear from a correspondent who visited the city at the center of the debate.

Rodeo stars find meaning in navigating primal forces. No one ever went harder than J.B. Mauney.

Elahe Izadi talks with Aaron Blake and Liz Goodwin about Week 1 of Trump’s first criminal trial, how Israel is dividing Democrats in Congress, and whether GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson’s strategy to approve aid to Ukraine could cost him his job.

Despite being the world’s wealthiest nation, the U.S. has communities that are still exposed to toxic tap water. Today, we hear how a city in New Mexico has struggled with high levels of arsenic in its water — and how its residents are fighting back.

A high-profile prison escape. A TV station takeover. An assault on police. Today on “Post Reports,” how powerful gangs in Ecuador pushed this historically peaceful nation to the brink and led its new president to declare war.

On Saturday, Iran directly attacked Israel. Now, Israel’s war cabinet is weighing possible responses as the U.S. and others have called for restraint.

Today on Post Reports, we’re on the scene at the Manhattan courthouse where Donald Trump is facing trial in the first ever criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president.

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez about how an abortion ruling in Arizona is threatening to upend the election, how RFK Jr.’s candidacy helps Trump, and the former president’s first criminal trial beginning next week.

O.J. Simpson has died at 76. He became a a football star, but a 1995 murder trial made him infamous. Simpson was eventually acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife and her friend – a verdict that split the public. How will he be remembered?

For decades, hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been a music powerhouse. He’s now subject to lawsuits alleging abuse, sexual violence and sex trafficking. Today, what we know about the allegations and the ripples in the music industry.

The tax filing deadline is less than a week away. Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary answers your last-minute tax questions and offers advice on what to do if you need more time to file.

Today on “Post Reports,” Jonathan O’Connell breaks down Donald Trump’s complicated finances — and what we know about the California billionaire who covered Trump’s bond in New York.

Spring can be a great time to clean your space and start fresh – but it’s not always easy to do. Today, we have tips on how to finally get rid of clutter and find ways to make your space feel more like you, even if you’re renting.

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national political reporter Isaac Arnsdorf. They talk about Biden's new abortion ad, Trump’s latest challenge in his classified documents case and the ground-up approach some Republicans are taking to influ...

Today on “Post Reports,” everything you need to know about Monday’s total solar eclipse. Plus, all the science happening during this event – and what we might learn from it.

After an exciting run of games during this year's women’s NCAA March Madness tournament, the final four teams are set. Today on Post Reports, two sports reporters discuss this season’s most prominent characters and why women’s basketball is having a moment.

What Florida’s six-week abortion ban could mean for abortion access in the South – and whether the ban will motivate Florida voters to protect abortion access at the polls in November.

Today, how ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel could upend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government.

On Friday, Beyoncé dropped “Cowboy Carter,” her highly anticipated salute to country music. The album sparked new conversations about the forces that define country music and about whether Beyoncé’s turn to country could reshape the industry.

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and investigative political reporter Josh Dawsey. They delve into the most important political moments of this past week. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.

Today on “Post Reports,” reporter Teo Armus walks us through what we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse — and what it says about the lives — and tragic deaths — of immigrants in tough construction jobs.

Today, the story of a teenager who was sexually abused by a police officer, and her journey to find justice.

Today on “Post Reports:” Why the Justice Department is going after Apple over green text bubbles. And what its lawsuit says about the Biden administration’s stance on Big Tech.

Public trust in the Supreme Court is at historic lows, just as justices weigh in on some of the nation’s most important debates, from abortion pills to guns. Today, Ann Marimow on the state of a divided court and its attempts to regain credibility.

On the first episode of their new podcast "Impromptu," our colleagues at Washington Post Opinions discuss what’s at stake the Supreme Court hears a case on access to mifepristone. Post columnists Ruth Marcus, Alexandra Petri and Amanda Ripley discuss how it feels to be a woman in the post-Dobbs wor...

Today on “Post Reports,” a viral fundraiser for an unhoused man triggers backlash online. And, how platforms like GoFundMe are increasingly replacing America’s social safety net.

colleague Glenn Kessler, the editor and chief writer of The Fact Checker. They delve into the most important political moments of the week. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.

In the last week, celebrity chef José Andrés has been at the forefront of efforts to feed people in Gaza on the brink of famine. Today on “Post Reports,” he talks to Martine Powers about how food can meet immediate needs – and be a bridge for healing.

Nex Benedict was a nonbinary teenager living near Tulsa. Their family said they were bullied at school before their apparent suicide in February. Advocates warn that a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is putting more young people at risk.

Today on “Post Reports” we dig into the string of bad news for Boeing and whether people should really be concerned about flying on one of Boeing’s planes.

The Italian Parliament is expected to pass a law that makes overseas surrogacy a crime, which would eliminate the last pathway to parenthood for many same-sex couples. It’s part of a wave of efforts around the world trying to reshape what families look like.

Rich Fierro fought in America’s war on terror. Then terror found him at home.

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and Washington Post polling director Scott Clement about the week in politics. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.

Haiti is in a pivotal moment. The prime minister announced his resignation this week to make way for a transitional presidential council that will attempt to bring stability to the Caribbean nation.

This week President Biden and former president Donald Trump clinched the nominations for their respective parties. Where do dissatisfied voters go from here? Today, we travel to Michigan to follow a former Biden organizer who wants Biden to lose.

In a historic move, the Dartmouth men’s basketball team has voted to unionize, just ahead of the NCAA’s March Madness tournament. It’s part of a larger movement of student-athletes seeking better pay and conditions, possibly transforming college sports.

Today, the history of the Palestinian Authority, and whether its security forces are up to the challenge of helping to stabilize a post-war Gaza.

Elahe Izadi chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national politics reporter Colby Itkowitz about the week in politics. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.

Today, we talk about the movies that have been nominated for best picture at the Oscars; what to see, what to skip and what we loved, ahead of the awards Sunday night.

The results of Super Tuesday set up a highly likely rematch between President Biden and former president Donald Trump. Today on “Post Reports,” the hurdles that the Biden campaign has to overcome in order to secure a victory in November.

Many people had hoped that the highest-profile court cases involving Donald Trump would be resolved before the general election in November. That’s looking increasingly unlikely.

Am I contagious? U.S. health officials have dropped five-day isolation guidelines for people who get covid, prompting a mix of relief and confusion. Today, The Post’s Lena Sun breaks down what’s behind the shift. Plus, the latest on measles in Florida.

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national reporter Amy Gardner, who covers voting, about the week in politics. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.

A record number of migrants have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in recent years, and Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on a solution to address the crisis. But data shows that this surge has strengthened the U.S. economy.

After traumatic pregnancies, Mimi Bingham needed another way. Then, she discovered a coalition of Black birth workers who forever changed her life. Today, we tell the story of Mimi and the birth workers fighting a nationwide maternal health emergency.

A new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form promised an easier path for students to access financial aid for college. But the rollout has been far from easy.

Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we talk about the state of the war, and the role foreign aid – or lack thereof – could play in Ukraine’s ability to keep holding off Russia.

Exercising can be intimidating. Any New Year’s resolutions you made might feel overly ambitious and hard to keep. But fitness science tells us that exercise is linked to longevity and staying young.

Aaron Blake, the author of the new Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, joins host Martine Powers and senior national political correspondent Ashley Parker to talk about the week in politics. It’s a new Friday chat on “Post Reports” that you’ll hear during the 2024 campaign year.

On Friday, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally people and that someone can be held liable for destroying them. Today on “Post Reports,” how the first-of-its-kind ruling has complicated women’s health care in the state and its implications across the country.

Today, as automakers race toward a driverless future, The Post’s technology reporter Trisha Thadani breaks down a Post investigation into a 2022 car crash in Colorado and the questions it raises about new self-driving technology on the road now.

The death of Vladimir Putin's largest opponent, Alexei Navalny, has rocked hopes of democracy in Russia. We speak with The Post's David M. Herszenhorn, who covered Navalny in Russia, about the impact of his death and Putin's tightening grip on power.

A Catholic priest, an evangelical pastor and the battle for souls in the deepest Amazon. This bonus episode is part of our Deep Reads series, which showcases narrative journalism at The Post.

Aaron Blake, the author of the new Post newsletter “The Campaign Moment,” joins host Martine Powers and politics reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell to talk about the week in politics. It’s the start of a new Friday chat on Post Reports that you’ll hear during the 2024 campaign year.

AI-generated content seems to be getting more realistic every day. Today on “Post Reports,” we talk about how it’s already been a factor in the 2024 presidential campaign, and in elections around the world.

Whether they are widowed, divorced,or have never married, more women over the age of 50 are choosing the single life. It has nothing to do with love and everything to do with protecting their finances.

President Biden’s defense of Israel amid the war in Gaza has roiled his administration. Today on “Post Reports,” we hear from officials who resigned over Biden’s policies. The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb also explains Biden’s bond with Israel.

Today on “Post Reports,” Israel’s latest operation in Gaza, and what it tells us about its strategy in the war.

Today on a bonus episode of “Post Reports” in honor of the Super Bowl, we go to one of the communities where tackle football still reigns.

A special counsel report on President Biden concluded that he would not be charged for mishandling sensitive documents. Yet the report painted a scathing picture of the president’s memory, refueling attacks on his mental agility as he faces reelection.

The Supreme Court seemed prepared to keep Donald Trump on the Colorado ballot Thursday, expressing concern about a single state disqualifying a candidate from seeking national office. Today on the show, we break down what we heard and what it means.

On Sunday, President Nayib Bukele won reelection in El Salvador in a landslide. Today, The Post’s Mary Beth Sheridan addresses what’s behind Bukele’s striking popularity, his self-proclaimed nickname on social media and his controversial war on gangs.

Today on “Post Reports,” we’re going deep on Trump v. Anderson, the Supreme Court case that could reshape the course of the 2024 election.

After a drone attack killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan last week, the United States struck more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria on Friday. The U.S. response is the latest escalation in a widening conflict in the Middle East.

An incident at a Brooklyn playground tied to the heightened emotions of the Israel-Gaza war sets off a spiral of anger, leaving a father wondering: “What is justice now?” This bonus episode is part of our Deep Reads series, which showcases narrative journalism at The Post.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is in a standoff with the U.S. government over who controls the Texas border with Mexico. That fight has centered on the border city of Eagle Pass, where Abbott has seized a park and is testing the limits of the Constitution.

On Wednesday, U.S. senators hammered major tech CEOs for not doing more to prevent child abuse online. Today on “Post Reports,” we dive into the takeaways from a contentious Senate hearing amid rising concerns about the well-being of youth online.

The “landmark” settlement promised payouts for suffering players. But a Washington Post investigation found that strict guidelines and aggressive reviews have led to denials for hundreds of players diagnosed with dementia, including many who died with CTE.

This week, the Energy Department announced new standards for gas stoves made after 2028. The government isn’t coming for your gas stoves — but should it? We talk about the risks with Climate Coach columnist Michael Coren.

On Friday, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to do more to prevent civilian deaths in Gaza. South Africa brought the case to the court, alleging that Israel is committing genocide. Today, we break down the court’s ruling.

Since the ’90s, couples have turned to the theory of the five “love languages” to help navigate relationship pitfalls. But a new scientific paper suggests that the science behind the idea is shaky.

As candidates and political strategists on both sides look at how to handle the abortion issue in 2024, all eyes have been on one viral ad credited with reelecting a Democrat in Kentucky. Today on “Post Reports,” we hear from the young woman behind it.

Today in an early edition of “Post Reports,” we recap the New Hampshire primary results. Trump won decisively – but the results show divisions in the GOP. Plus, the unusual write-in campaign in the Democratic race that led President Biden to victory.

Trump is juggling campaign events and courtroom appearances for the many cases he’s fighting. Today on Post Reports, we break down these legal battles and what they could mean for Trump’s political future.

New Hampshire is a make-or-break moment for Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor challenging Trump for the Republican nomination. Plus – on the Democrats’ side – why Biden isn’t on the ballot, and who is.

Ken Fritz turned his home into an audiophile’s dream — the world’s greatest hi-fi. What would it mean in the end? This bonus episode is part of our Deep Reads series, which showcases narrative journalism at The Post.

Ultra-processed foods are designed to be tasty and absorb easily — but they’re not good for us. Today on “Post Reports,” a food columnist explains how ultra-processed food is actually made and gives tips for simple, healthier swaps.

As Israel continues to wage its military campaign against Hamas, we break down why it has blocked humanitarian aid — including food — into Gaza. Hunger and disease now threaten hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza.

Today, we dissect three recent public health responses to learn about the world’s ability to prevent outbreaks – covid and beyond – in 2024.

After the Biden administration launched airstrikes against Houthi fighters in Yemen, the group attacked a U.S. cargo carrier. U.S. officials say that their operations are limited and that they do not want to be drawn into a larger conflict, but is that possible?

Despite Donald Trump leading in the polls, victory in the GOP presidential primaries isn’t certain. Ahead of the Iowa caucuses, Trump hopes to extinguish his opponents. But history has shown that not every winner in Iowa goes on to become the nominee.

Voters across Taiwan head to the polls Saturday in an election that could reverberate around the world. As pressure tactics increase from Beijing, the island of 23 million faces existential questions about how to preserve its identity and fend off war.

A terrifying accident on an Alaska Airlines flight has put renewed scrutiny on Boeing, the airline industry titan, which has seen a series of accidents and mechanical failures in recent years.

If he wins reelection, former president Donald Trump will probably seek revenge on his political enemies. He remains the front-runner, but it’s unclear how that message of retribution will play with the general electorate.

After a years-long push, the Food and Drug Administration just allowed Florida to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. This decision follows decades of frustration with U.S. drug prices and could open the door for other states to do the same.

Harvard’s first Black president, Claudine Gay, resigned this week amid pressure over plagiarism allegations and her comments about antisemitism on campus. For conservative activists, though, her downfall was a victory against diversity initiatives.

A Hamas leader killed in Beirut. U.S. strikes in Baghdad. This week, tensions in the Middle East have been rising – and with them, the specter of a widening Israel-Gaza war. Our correspondent in Beirut joins us to explain what happened this week.

A record number of migrants have arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border, as war and poverty push people from their homes worldwide. The Post’s Nick Miroff reported from the border and saw how the Biden administration is grappling with migration as we enter a pivotal election year.

It’s a new year and the economic forecast for 2024 is looking strong – but that doesn’t quite align with how many Americans feel. What does that mean for the president heading into an election year?

Today we join Lillian Cunningham on a “Field Trip” to one of the most remote and least-visited national parks as she confronts the question facing its future: whether a portion of this untouched wilderness will soon include a path for industry.

“Try This” from The Washington Post is a series of audio courses designed to jump-start the parts of life where we can all use a few pointers — with pithy, snackable solutions you can easily use. The first course is about how to get better sleep.

The banana is a staple of the American diet and has been for generations. But how did this exotic tropical fruit become so commonplace? Today on “Post Reports,” Martine Powers shares an episode of one of her favorite podcasts, “Throughline.”

The Supreme Court’s decision to end race-based affirmative action in college admissions sent counselors scrambling and students worrying about their chances. For two seniors, it made them totally rethink their applications – in very different ways.

Some people said Isabel Wilkerson’s book “Caste” was unadaptable. The subject matter was too heavy and too academic. But Ava DuVernay had a vision – and she pursued an unusual funding model to get her new film “Origin” made.

Canadian Israeli activist Vivian Silver dedicated her life to peace. When she was killed in the Oct. 7 attacks, her sons faced an impossible question: Is peace still worth fighting for?

Patients with memory problems walk away from assisted-living facilities just about every day in America; many die. The Post examines a pattern of neglect in America’s booming assisted-living industry.

In a momentous ruling that may shape U.S. political history, the Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that former president Donald Trump engaged in insurrection and is therefore disqualified from the presidency.

U.S. support of Israel’s war in Gaza has been unwavering – but as the civilian death toll climbs, international calls for a ceasefire are growing. Today, the mounting concern over Israel’s tactics and how the Biden administration is responding.

As social media disinformation grows, academics are studying its harms. But big-tech funding at universities is creating a fraught power dynamic that recently erupted at Harvard, where a researcher claimed Meta forced her ouster amid critical research.

After losing their children to gun violence, these moms turned their ‘pain into purpose,’ performing in a play to empower and uplift other grieving women. This "Deep Reads" episode is part of a collection of new, occasional bonus episodes from “Post Reports.”

After half-a-century in a tank, a beloved orca named Tokitae was about to be freed. Then her life ended, and a moment of reckoning began.

Scientists came to Greenland on an unprecedented mission to drill for rocks that would reveal the fate of the country’s fast-melting ice sheet. A sudden crack in the ice threatened their experiment.

Kate Cox caught the attention of the nation last week when she asked a Texas judge for permission to end her pregnancy. Today on “Post Reports,” we talk to Caroline Kitchener about the new legal battles over abortion access.

Nikki Haley is up, Ron DeSantis is down and Trump is still trouncing both of them. Today, we’re debriefing on the Republican presidential primary and how Trump’s legal battles are shaping the race.

College campuses across the United States are embroiled in conflict over free speech amid the Israel-Gaza war. The stakes are so high that the University of Pennsylvania’s president resigned after a congressional hearing on antisemitism.

Each year, millions of people experience seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Today we talk to neuroscientist-turned-journalist Richard Sima about how to get ready for the change in season and beat the winter depression.

Americans are inundated with junk mail in their physical mailboxes. Climate coach Michael Coren tried to manage the flood – and his techniques actually worked.

The war in Ukraine has reached a critical point. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hoped for victory in 2023, but a lagging counteroffensive put Ukraine’s ability to defend itself in doubt – and has raised questions about the U.S.’s role in the war.

The Israel-Gaza war escalated this week with Israel’s military forces beginning their invasion into southern Gaza. But what happens when the fighting stops? Today, we tackle the question of who runs Gaza post-war.

An irregular $16 McDonald’s order, a viral TikTok and a growing conundrum for President Biden’s economic platform.

Today, how a New York law briefly changed how survivors of sexual assault found justice, and the impact it’s had on the legal system.

Many Americans drink more than usual this time of year – as much as double, according to some studies. But drinking more isn’t just happening around the holidays. Today, why alcohol consumption has gone up in recent years, and the deadly consequences.

Dozens of world leaders will gather in the UAE Thursday for the start of COP28, the biggest climate summit of the year. But this year’s host country has drawn scrutiny for putting the head of its national oil company in charge of the event.

What the end of the UAW strike says about the future of the auto industry.

After nearly seven weeks, Israel and Hamas reached a temporary deal: Hamas freed dozens of hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. And Israel paused its bombardment of Gaza.

They were roommates and teammates at Harvard, bound by their love of football and each other. Then the game — and the debate over its safety — took its toll. This Deep Reads episode is part of a collection of occasional bonus stories from “Post Reports.”

A surprise in our studio – and a thank you to our listeners.

Today on “Post Reports,” personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary gives advice on how to avoid overspending on gifts this holiday season.

When the board of the world’s leading artificial intelligence company abruptly ousted its popular CEO, it threw the entire tech industry into flux. Today, the rise and removal of Sam Altman and what OpenAI’s shake-up means for the future of AI technology.

An American family who visited Gaza for a reunion found themselves trapped in the territory for nearly a month as Israeli rockets rained down. How they got out - and the desperate situation for the vast majority of civilians who cannot escape Gaza.

She loved books. And in a time of spreading book bans in public schools, this Florida librarian had to quit. This “Deep Reads” episode is part of a new collection of occasional bonus episodes from “Post Reports.”

In Part 3 of our series on schools and gun violence, audio producer Sabby Robinson chronicles the tragic outcome of Huguenot High School’s graduation – which was supposed to mark a moment of cathartic celebration for the school but ended in gunfire.

In Part 2 of our series on how schools address gun violence, reporter Moriah Balingit dives into the life and death of Huguenot student Jaden Carter and how school officials in Richmond try to save students like him.

Gun violence is reshaping U.S. education. The Washington Post spent a year inside a Richmond high school that faced several shootings and deaths to learn what schools are doing to stop students from dying – and whether their efforts are working.

How the first-ever postpartum depression pill could change the landscape of maternal health.

Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister – and one of its most scrutinized. Now, with Israel at war with Hamas, The Washington Post’s Griff Witte breaks down Netanyahu’s political history and his fragile future.

Today, why the United States is saying goodbye to its pandas. And how the bears became a powerful diplomatic symbol of U.S.-China relations.

Life expectancy is dropping in the United States, despite the nation spending more per person on health care than any other country. So what is a place like Portugal — where people live longer with far fewer resources — doing right?

Despite spending more per person on health care than any other nation, the United States has a crisis of premature deaths. The Post’s health team has been investigating why that is, and today we learn how politics, stress and chronic illness play a role.

It was a historic scene: In a Manhattan courtroom Monday, former president Donald Trump took the stand in a civil trial that threatens his real estate empire. We break down the case, one of many court battles facing Trump as he runs for president again.

How tomorrow’s elections could show the political power behind abortion rights.

How does a revolution implode? Martine Powers traces the rise and fall of Maurice Bishop and the origin of the mystery left behind.

Forty years ago, the body of a prime minister went missing. The Post’s Martine Powers asks: Who’s responsible?

In 2017, Magdalena Hernández Pérez was separated from her children by the Trump-era family separation policy. Reunification would take nearly six years. The Post’s Kevin Sieff followed their story.

For decades, Israel has been the number one recipient of U.S. foreign aid. As the conflict in Gaza intensifies, we explore that long history of support and what it says about America’s foreign policy.

Late at night, in parts of Washington, a group of people and their small dogs walk the alleyways and trash bins hunting rats, in a city that’s filled with them. The Post’s Maura Judkis and Bishop Sand report on the hunt and what it says about our relationship with animals.

Israel plunged Gaza into a communications blackout Friday that left more than 2 million people without cell service or internet access for almost two days. On Saturday, it began a major ground assault on territory, ushering in a new phase of the war.

Taylor Swift’s 2023 Eras Tour is projected to rake in billions of dollars, becoming the highest grossing concert tour in history. But her economic impact doesn’t stop there. Today, we break down the economy (Taylor’s version).

More than 200 people were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, according to Israeli authorities. On today’s “Post Reports,” we hear about one family’s ordeal, and what the hostage crisis means for Israel’s possible ground invasion of Gaza.

After three long, chaotic weeks, the nation finally has a new House speaker – U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana. So who is he? And how did Congress get here?

What to know about the many guilty pleas rolling into the Georgia case charging former president Donald Trump and his allies with election interference.

A fast-rising number of people, including families, are approaching the U.S.-Mexico border. Many seek asylum. Now, the United States wants Mexico to crack down on migrants, but Mexico is reaching its limits to do so.

After seeking community and sisterhood in a sorority, Artemis Langford faced death threats and an attempt to kick her out because of her identity. This Deep Reads episode is part of a collection of occasional weekend stories from “Post Reports.”

Today, “Post Reports” goes back to school, to the cafeteria, where something has changed. Reporters Lenny Bernstein and Lauren Weber bring us the backstory of how ultra-processed foods ended up on lunch trays, amid growing concerns about child nutrition.

Why the House can’t elect a speaker to lead it. And the temporary solution some Republicans are proposing in the meantime.

The Post’s Gulf bureau chief Susannah George walks us through the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the uncertainty for people on the ground there.

For months, saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico has crept up the Mississippi River, contaminating the area’s water supply and putting residents of Louisiana’s Plaquemines Parish on the front lines of a slowly unfolding environmental disaster.

Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declared Ozempic and Wegovy in shortage. That has given rise to an unprecedented parallel market for imitations of the drugs made by specialized pharmacies, while unregulated websites offer their own, cheaper versions.

The Post’s Annie Gowen walks us through the immediate effects of climate change on India’s megacities and what the future looks like for residents of Kolkata facing record-breaking heat.

Israel is still reeling from horrific terrorist attacks by Hamas – and now in Gaza, there’s nowhere to hide from airstrikes. Today on “Post Reports,” we talk to our colleagues in Israel and Gaza about what’s happening on the ground and what comes next.

Grenada’s revolutionary leader was executed in a coup in 1983, with seven others. The whereabouts of their remains are unknown. Now, The Washington Post’s Martine Powers uncovers new answers about how the U.S. fits into this 40-year-old Caribbean mystery.

In a moment of reckoning, survivors of the U.S.-run Indian boarding schools are speaking out and trying to hold the U.S. government accountable.

The Post’s Rachel Seigel takes us on an economic journey through the “urban doom loop” and explores this threat to midsize cities. Then, Teo Armus shows us a creative way we could try to avoid it.

Today, we unpack how the war in Israel started, what this conflict means for civilians on the ground and scenarios for how it could possibly end.

Half a year after Sen. John Fetterman’s mental health crisis, his wife, Gisele, navigates between worry and acceptance. This Deep Reads episode is part of a collection of occasional weekend stories from “Post Reports.”

Travel reporter Natalie Compton ventures to Katmai National Park to meet the chonky stars of Fat Bear Week up close. Today, we dig into this wild tradition and what it teaches us about tourism, conservation and, of course, fat bears.

In 1996, the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in Las Vegas. Now, nearly three decades later, police have charged a man in Shakur's death. We talk with The Post’s Keith McMillan about Shakur’s life, legacy and what this new charge means.

The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker after just nine months on the job. Today, how things got so bad between McCarthy and the GOP’s far-right wing, and what his historic ouster means for Congress.

Is Amazon an illegal monopoly? The Federal Trade Commission is arguing yes — and it’s taking that argument to court. We take a look at what’s behind the FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon and the implications for your everyday online shopping experience.

El Rancho Motel in North Fort Myers, Fla., has become a lifeline for survivors of the storm. But one year later, its residents are desperate to move on.

Senate stalwart Dianne Feinstein died Thursday at the age of 90. Today, we talk about her legacy — and the existential crisis for Democrats that comes with her vacant Senate seat.

Stacks of cash, a Mercedes-Benz convertible and arms sales to Egypt – they’re all in the details of the federal indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez. This week, the New Jersey Democrat pleaded not guilty. So what’s next for the embattled senator?

As the U.S. government moves closer to a shutdown, we hear what that means for the economy, federal workers and families across the country.

Their dad is in prison for his actions on Jan. 6. Their brother was the one who turned him in. Their mom moved to D.C. to support “political prisoners” in the D.C. jail. Sarah and Peyton Reffitt are caught in the middle. Can this family reconcile?

A record $24 billion in pandemic investments has been propping up the nation’s child-care industry. Now, as that money runs out, parents and day-care centers are bracing for disruptions — and the economy is bracing for the ripple effects.

Detectives couldn’t make sense of the Unique Harris mystery. Neither could reporter Monica Hesse. A decade later, something clicked. This "Deep Reads" episode is part of a new collection of occasional bonus episodes from “Post Reports.”

Strikes by Hollywood actors and entertainment writers are in full-swing, making this an unusual fall, television-wise. We’re looking at the impact on the coming season of television and the future of the industry.

Catastrophic flooding in Libya last week left an estimated 10,000 people dead or missing. Today, we report from the ground and explain how warming oceans and a hotter planet contributed to the scale of the disaster.

Today on “Post Reports,” a look at what has happened to Iranians in the year since massive protests swept the country. We hear from family members impacted by the government’s harsh crackdown and how Iran’s repression playbook works.