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Limited Time Offer: 50¢ a week for your first year. Billed as $2 every 4 weeks for the first year. $12 every 4 weeks thereafter. Cancel anytime. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP The Post Most   Pentagon plans widespread random polygraphs, NDAs to stanch leaks (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty) Thousands of uniformed and civilian officials would be required to sign nondisclosure agreements and take lie detector tests, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ramps up war on leakers. By Alex Horton, Tara Copp and Ellen Nakashima   Read more     This scientist studies ultra-processed foods. Here's what he eats in a day.   What's affected by the government shutdown   Robots are learning to make human babies. Twenty have already been born.   How cancel culture came for everyone   Pope Leo makes rare comments on U.S. politics, military gathering   Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain on Fed board for now   Analysis  Karen Tumulty Hegseth wants to return the military to 1990 — a dark time in its history   Saudi comedy festival draws big names and backlash   What you should know before buying folate and folinic acid supplements   Advertisement   Column  Michelle Singletary If you only had a year left to live, would you still be a penny pincher?   Fat Bear Week has a new champion. And he's a total 'Chunk.'   How the 'Real Housewives' get dressed. (Hint: They have help.)   Review  Marin Cogan A new take on true crime narratives – from within the prison walls   Why is the Ivy League's best player taking a year off from basketball?   Advertisement   Opinion  Scott Hodge First pasta, now this? University side hustles are galling.   Column  Carolyn Hax Bonding over estranged daughters now feels like a competition   TAKE A GAME BREAK News quiz: A 100,000-mile check-up in today's On the Record  Word game: One word to spell 'em all! Can you solve today's Keyword in 6 guesses? Crossword: It's time to solve! Play now.  Wridges: Speed and spell your way up to a high score in our newest game.   Government Shutdown Parts of government halt services in first shutdown since 2019 (AP) The lapse in finances means everything from small business loan services to national parks to job training for veterans will stop until lawmakers approve more money. By Washington Post Staff   Read more     Health care is key for Democrats in shutdown fight. Here's what to know.   The shortest and longest government shutdowns in U.S. history   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Well+Being Get our weekly newsletter with tips and guidance on living well. Sign up ➝     You received this email because you signed up for The Post Most or because it is included in your subscription. Manage newsletters | Unsubscribe 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 DOWNLOAD OUR APP      ©2025 The Washington Post | Privacy Policy | Help & Contact