The Post Most: Tulsi Gabbard, her guru and the mysterious messages that helped shape her political career

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Special offer: Read for 50¢ a weekBilled as $2/four weeks for the first year, then $14/four weeks. Pricing subject to change. Cancel anytime. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP   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; 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   We asked you to send us dad jokes. Here are 39 to delight and annoy you.   World Cup visitors marvel at American food, from cheesesteaks to cheese slices   JD Vance, Iranian officials begin peace talks in Switzerland   For cash-strapped farmers, deal to end Iran fighting comes too late   A dying woman’s vision comforts her hospice nurse daughter   Mapping one airstrike’s impact in Iran as full civilian toll remains unknown   Guest Column  Rick Steves Three options for taking in Europe’s spectacular scenery by train or boat   Fight or forgive? An unusual class helped a Muslim student decide.   12 of the greatest soccer movies ever made   ADVERTISEMENT   Trump likely to drain Reflecting Pool again, following peeling paint and algae   Analysis  Kate Morgan The surprising ways dandelions are good for us — and our gardens   Electrolytes are everywhere. Should you be drinking them?   This Democrat is benefiting from $11 million in pro-Israel, crypto money   Column Sally Ibrahim | The Conversation I’m a pediatric sleep doctor. Here’s what I tell parents about melatonin.   ADVERTISEMENT   A pro-Trump wave has swept Latin America. Colombia could be next.   The new kings of the news business are in your inbox   Opinion  Letters to the Editor I didn’t understand my father’s most important advice — until now   What to know about the summer solstice — the longest, brightest day of the year   Column  Carolyn Hax Lost the battle over school choice to ex. Now what?   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 Trump said no taxpayer money would be spent on the ballroom. A contractor’s invoices show otherwise.  (Alex Brandon/AP) An internal cost estimate in March by the project’s contractor ran $200 million more than Trump has said publicly and counters his claims that no taxpayer money will be spent. Sarah Blaskey and Jonathan O'Connell Read more       Researchers are uncovering ADHD’s links to these other health conditions   Why mailing a paper check has become so risky   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE By The Way Travel better with news, tips and guides that make you feel like a local wherever you go. 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