The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video

(The Washington Post)

TikTok faces uncertain future after 5-hour congressional thrashing

Biden administration officials acknowledge they do not have the legal authority to ban the popular app without congressional action, according to one person with knowledge of discussions.

By Cat Zakrzewski and Jeff Stein

MORE COVERAGE

A New York police officer stands guard outside Trump Tower on Thursday. (AFP/Getty Images)

Fake images of Trump arrest show ‘giant step’ for AI’s disruptive power

The tech’s capabilities and accessibility have vastly outpaced regulatory and legislative responses, as well as corporate controls.

By Isaac Stanley-Becker and Naomi Nix

live: ncaa tournament

Michigan State, Kansas State battle as men’s Sweet 16 gets underway

MORE COVERAGE

Opinions

Cartoon

A TikTok ban might be a win for China. There’s a better way.

Opinion by the Editorial Board

A fiscally responsible government cannot keep its hands off Medicare

Opinion by the Editorial Board

As in 2016, Trump’s GOP rivals haven’t figured out a way around him

Opinion by Eugene Robinson

Why Xi and Putin pretend they run democracies

Opinion by Josh Rogin

Surprised by interest rate hikes? Really?

Opinion by Megan McArdle

The Checkup With Dr. Wen

Yes, social media use is linked to depression in teens

Opinion by Leana S. Wen

‘Perry Mason’ looks like a million bucks. But its dialogue isn’t as seamless.

Opinion by Benjamin Dreyer

Listen: Putin and Xi want a new world order

On the Record: Test your knowledge with our quotable news quiz

Carolyn Hax: Is it wrong not to accommodate niece’s fear of dogs?

Cook: Celebrate cherry blossom season with 6 pink snacks and drinks

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. (Jeenah Moon for The Post)

N.Y. prosecutor rebuffs GOP demand for documents related to Trump investigation

By Amy B Wang and Shayna Jacobs

Post Politics Now

MORE COVERAGE

(Video: MD DOT/SafetyVid; photo: Baltimore Sun/AP)

6 road construction workers killed in Maryland after car crashes into them

The crash occurred in a work zone on Interstate 695 near Baltimore, state police said.

By Ian Duncan, Dan Morse, Jasmine Hilton and Teo Armus12 minutes ago

TRANS IN AMERICA

Most trans adults say transitioning made them more satisfied

The Post-KFF survey is the largest nongovernmental survey of transgender Americans using randomized sampling methods.

By Casey Parks, Emily Guskin and Scott Clement

MORE COVERAGE

‘I’ve always known I was different’: Four trans people share their stories

By Casey Parks

Netanyahu vows to push through judicial overhaul amid nationwide protests

By Shira Rubin and Steve Hendrix1 hour ago

A Southwest pilot ‘fainted.’ Then an off-duty pilot stepped in to help.

By Hannah Sampson

Launcher

Dominant Angel Reese has found a home away from home at LSU

31 minutes ago

TikTok faces uncertain future after 5-hour congressional thrashing

12 minutes ago

Rudolph ‘Rudy’ Lamone, U. Md. business school dean, dies at 91

1 hour ago

Netanyahu vows to push through judicial overhaul amid nationwide protests

1 hour ago

Embattled crypto founder Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro

1 hour ago

Biden marks ACA’s anniversary by lambasting Republican budget ideas

Analysis

Ray Epps seeks the seemingly impossible: An apology from Tucker Carlson

Look inside a renovated Capitol Hill carriage house built in 1895

Upcoming Live Events

Reader Q&A

Chat with Jennifer Rubin about her columns, politics, policy and more

Friday, March 24, at 12:00 p.m. EDT

Washington Post Live

First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart

Friday, March 24, at 9:00 a.m. EDT

This Texas teen wanted an abortion. She now has twins.

Brooke Alexander found out she was pregnant days before the abortion ban took effect.

The crisis in American girlhood

6 road construction workers die in Maryland when car crashes into them

Fake images of Trump arrest show ‘giant step’ for AI’s disruptive power

A life in Congress: Lauren Underwood learns what it costs

Don’t Miss

Advice

Filed an amended tax return with the IRS? You have a 20-week wait.

By Michelle Singletary

Ukraine, pumped up by Western weapons, is held back by slow deliveries

By Siobhán O'Grady, Alex Horton, Isabelle Khurshudyan and Anastacia Galouchka

Buying coffee with your phone is easy. Paying for the subway is a pain.

By Shira Ovide

DeSantis sided with Trump, then criticized him. GOP hopefuls grapple with taking him on.

By Ashley Parker and Josh Dawsey

Politics

(Demetrius Freeman/The Post)

Biden marks ACA’s 13th anniversary by lambasting Republican budget ideas

The president lauded the expansion of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act to tens of millions more Americans. He criticized conservative Republicans’ budget ideas as a profound threat to families and the elderly.

By Amy Goldstein