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July 4th sale: Read for $20Billed as $20 for the first year, then $140/year. Pricing subject to change. Cancel anytime. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP   Four Black women. Nine degrees. Not one steady paycheck.  (Brad Vest/For The Washington Post) The president promised to save “Black jobs,” but his policies have resulted in fresh pain for the Black middle class as the employment gap widens. By Robert Samuels and Lydia Sidhom Read more   Why the nation’s founding document is barely legible   The Trump Pentagon appointee who has divided top Republicans   Dollar hits 13-month high as foreign investors overlook worries about Trump   At the Reflecting Pool, these protesters speak for the algae   Here are the at-home medical items nurses swear by   Twenty-four hours in Iceland? Here’s what to do.   Inside the Onion’s quest to turn Infowars into a comedic revenge story   A father’s guide to tricking your teen into actually enjoying vacation   Student loan pause may have had a surprising impact, Post analysis shows   ADVERTISEMENT   Patients can save thousands with drug coupons, but only if insurers honor them   This rare tick-borne disease is on the rise in the U.S.   European soccer fans enjoy a brief fling with America’s air-conditioned culture   3 beachgoers got caught in a rip current. Their driver dived in to save them.   Is estrangement from family a dating dealbreaker? A therapist weighs in.   ADVERTISEMENT   8 scenic road trips to explore America this summer   Column  Emily Saladino Good nonalcoholic wine is hard to make — and find. Here are the best.   Four takeaways on Black unemployment in Trump’s economy   With time running out, Trump digs in on changing midterm election rules   Trump’s vision for White House park: 47 trees to mark his presidency   TAKE A GAME BREAK News quiz: Test your knowledge 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.   Best of the Post Tulsi Gabbard, her guru and the mysterious messages that helped shape her political career  (Illustration by Emma Kumer/The Washington Post; Maansi Srivastava for the Washington Post; The Honolulu Star-Advertiser; iStock) I obtained hundreds of confidential memos detailing politics and policy guidance for Gabbard from her years in Congress, then embarked on a quest to identify who was behind them. By Jon Swaine Read more   Are ChatGPT and other AI chatbots politically biased? We tested them.   Why Trump’s algae problem is much bigger than the Reflecting Pool   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Must Reads Get a curated selection of 10 of our best stories in your inbox every Saturday. Sign up ➝     You received this email because you signed up for this newsletter or because it is included in your subscription. Manage newsletters | Unsubscribe 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 DOWNLOAD OUR APP      ©2026 The Washington Post | Privacy Policy | Help & Contact