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GOP opposition to stimulus relief intensifies

President Biden may find he can get a big plan or a bipartisan plan — but not both.

By Erica Werner, Seung Min Kim and Jeff Stein

Senior Democrats drafting plan to give parents $3,000 per child in Biden-backed program

By Jeff Stein

Repeal of Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’ offers new hope to frustrated immigrants, long-suffering families

By Kareem Fahim, Durrie Bouscaren and Louisa Loveluck

Vice President Harris to stay at Blair House while official residence undergoes repairs

By Jura Koncius

Coronavirus

With French ski lifts closed, nearby Swiss resorts are packed

The contrast between pandemic rules is on vivid display in the Alps. Booming business at Switzerland's venues is prompting envy in French ski towns devastated by coronavirus restrictions.

By Rick Noack

U.S. largely avoided Christmas coronavirus surge, but experts warn the threat could intensify with new variants

By Fenit Nirappil1 hour ago

Biden sticks to vaccine goals nearly met by his predecessor

By Isaac Stanley-Becker, Dan Diamond and Lena H. Sun

Criticized by science community and Trump, Birx said she ‘always’ considered quitting

By Meryl Kornfield

TV host who gave boldface names a cozy forum dies at 87

By T. Rees Shapiro59 minutes ago

More than 1,000 arrested in protests across Russia in support of opposition leader Navalny

By Robyn Dixon and Isabelle Khurshudyan30 minutes ago

Trump entertained a plan to install an attorney general willing to help him overturn the election

By Matt Zapotosky, Devlin Barrett and Carol D. Leonnig

Biden administration weighs turning over Trump tax returns to House Democrats

By Spencer S. Hsu

Guide to the PandemicFull Coverage

Vaccinations

Your questions about the coronavirus vaccines, answered

Eight facts to combat common covid-19 misinformation

By Marisa Iati

The covid-19 symptoms to watch out for

U.S. deaths reported per day

Your Life At Home

21 for ’21: Composers and performers who sound like tomorrow

New River Gorge: America’s newest national park is one of West Virginia’s hidden gems

Road to Recovery

Baby boomers, to retailers’ surprise, are dominating online shopping

The pandemic has been an economic disaster for women. Some took advantage of it.

Universities face pressure to vet ex-Trump officials before hiring them

A petition circulating at Harvard demands the school check “for their role in undermining” democracy before they are invited to teach or speak on campus.

By Marisa Iati and Lauren Lumpkin

VMI commandant to retire as racial reckoning continues

William “Bill” Wanovich, who came under fire for a 2017 Halloween photo mocking Hispanics, will leave the Virginia Military Institute at the end of the academic year.

By Ian Shapira

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Perspective

Racism carved away a piece of Hank Aaron’s heart. What remained was still a gift.

By Jerry Brewer

Hank Aaron, baseball great who became force for civil rights, dies at 86

Winning ticket sold in Michigan for $1 billion Mega Millions prize; 3rd largest ever in U.S.

One winning ticket has been sold in the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot

By Associated Press

Post ReportsPodcast

400,000 people are dead. Can Biden change course?

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You’re spending more money online than you think. Here are 4 ways to save.

By Heather Kelly

Her relay comeback blew away the Internet. Back at Georgetown Day, this was routine for Ziyah Holman.

By Kyle Melnick

An old arrest can follow you forever online. Some newspapers want to change that.

By Elahe Izadi

New River Gorge: America’s newest national park is one of West Virginia’s hidden gems

By Kate Morgan

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What the Biden administration has said about vaccination goals

The Biden administration has said a key metric in its first 100 days will be administering 100 million coronavirus vaccine shots.

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Politics

Fact CheckerAnalysis

‘Good-looking Marines’: Video misrepresents Biden at inauguration

A viral tweet tried to spin up a conspiracy theory about the new president's mental capacity.

By Adriana Usero

To fight impeachment, Trump turns to ‘Butch’ Bowers, a S.C. lawyer at a small firm who has defended state Republicans

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham recommended Bowers for a job many prominent Washington lawyers did not want.

By Michael Kranish and Josh Dawsey

(Tom Brenner/Reuters)

First Black defense chief confirmed

Retired four-star Army general Lloyd Austin faces the tasks of accelerating Pentagon involvement in coronavirus vaccine distribution and restoring alliances frayed under the Trump administration.

By Paul Sonne

GOP Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland sets off metal detector while carrying gun near House chamber

By Meagan Flynn

Senate impeachment whip count: Where Democrats and Republicans stand

By Ashlyn Still and JM Rieger

Who Joe Biden has picked to fill his Cabinet

By Washington Post Staff

World

Protesters across Russia hold marches for jailed opposition leader Navalny

Riot police detained hundreds of supporters of Alexei Navalny as they protested for his freedom across the country. Prosecutors have threatened rioting charges against participants if any violence takes place.

By Robyn Dixon and Isabelle Khurshudyan30 minutes ago

With six months to go, the Tokyo Olympics are swimming against a tide of doubt

By Simon Denyer and Rick Maese

Denmark is sequencing all coronavirus samples and has an alarming view of the U.K. variant

By Michael Birnbaum and Martin Selsoe Sorensen

Boris Johnson says U.K. variant may be more deadly

Twitter suspends account apparently linked to Iran’s supreme leader, citing rules about ‘fake’ accounts

By Adam Taylor

National

Detention sought for Capitol breach defendants allegedly armed with guns, bats, hockey sticks, Taser

Federal law enforcement agents across the country detailed on Friday the weapons they say rioters wielded against police during the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol, arguing for some men to be jailed until trial while arresting others for the first time.

By Spencer S. Hsu, Rachel Weiner and Shayna Jacobs

She flew in a private plane to the capital to support Trump. Now she wants donations to cover her legal fees.

Texas realtor Jenna Ryan began raising funds after publicly seeking but not getting a presidential pardon.

By Meryl Kornfield

(University of Alaska Fairbanks)

After 66 days of darkness, sunshine returns to nation’s northernmost city

By Matthew Cappucci

Virginia pays $115,000 to prisoner who says he was punished for not speaking English

By Rachel Weiner

Education Dept. staff recommends dropping embattled for-profit college accreditor backed by DeVos

By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

Biden reverses Trump orders seen as hostile to federal workers

By Eric Yoder

D.C., Md. & Va.

D.C. day-care workers want vaccine priority

Public school staff and teachers are scheduled to begin receiving vaccinations on Jan. 25, and health leaders plan for day-care workers and private school staff to follow immediately after, though they have not provided a date.

By Perry Stein

Firefighter who nearly died of covid begs front-line workers: ‘Please, get the shots’

Hundreds of D.C. poll workers affected by payment delays are starting to receive their checks

By Michael Brice-Saddler

Maryland plans to replace and expand the American Legion Bridge, one of the region’s worst traffic chokepoints. (Michael Robinson Chavez/The Post)

Maryland could face millions in cost risks if toll lane plan for Beltway, I-270 stalls

Under a proposed agreement, the state might have to pay up to $50 million in companies’ “predevelopment” costs.

By Katherine Shaver

Censure move goes forward against GOP contender for Va. governor

By Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. Schneider

Maryland political titan Thomas V. Mike Miller remembered as powerful friend, ally, foe

By Ovetta Wiggins and Erin Cox

Cold sunshine means great ski conditions in the Mid-Atlantic this weekend

By John Hopewell and Jason Samenow

Forecast: Cold this weekend with brisk winds today, then winter storm threats start early week

Known coronavirus deaths and cases per 100,000

FAQ: What to know about restrictions and safety

Going Out Guide

The Smithsonian and National Gallery of Art are closed. Here’s what’s open now.

Some museums and cultural attractions have remained open with precautions in place.

By Fritz Hahn

Like a good neighbor, Pennyroyal Station is there for you

On the menu in Mount Rainier: all-American comfort food from chef Jesse Miller.

By Tom Sietsema

Two local breweries are making craft beer without the buzz

Nonalcoholic beers have exploded in popularity. Here are a few worth trying.

By Fritz Hahn

Real Estate

George Washington’s River Farm is listed at $32.9 million

Distinguished homes for sale in the D.C. region

Mortgage rates dip as investors await actions of new administration

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Biden Should ...

We asked writers from left, right and center to offer creative ideas for the next president — not necessarily the obvious policy measures at the forefront of political discussion. Plus: 7 artists illustrate their own proposals.

24 warning signs of an insurrection that should have been obvious

By David Montgomery

She was shot at 26 times by law enforcement near Capitol in 2013. Her sister contrasts her fate to the treatment of Jan. 6 rioters.

By David Montgomery

‘Disinformation can be a very lucrative business, especially if you’re good at it,’ media scholar says

By Joe Heim

These Turkish brothers found their calling in D.C., championing the Black music scene

By David A. Taylor

Date Lab

Mariah Carey. Alligators. Urology. Is this any way to start a romance?

For these two, the differences in interests and tastes didn’t keep a connection from sparking.

By Damona Hoffman

Restaurant Review

Chefs respond to the pandemic by launching all-day cafes

Fine-dining chefs Michael Rafidi and Matt Baker pivot with Yellow and Baker’s Daughter.

By Tom Sietsema

Perspective

This hot sauce is a killer

I tried it. What happened next was not pretty.

By Gene Weingarten

Sunday Business

Road to Recovery

The pandemic has been an economic disaster for women. Some took advantage of it.

By Eilene Zimmerman

Color of MoneyPerspective

Tax season kicks off Feb. 12. Here’s what to expect.

By Michelle Singletary

Meet the economist charged with keeping Biden’s promises to women and people of color

By Rachel Siegel

Baby boomers, to retailers’ surprise, are dominating online shopping

By Abha Bhattarai

Health & Science

FAQ: How do Biden’s new mask orders work?

By William Wan and Michael Laris

Tracking Biden’s environmental actions

By Juliet Eilperin, Brady Dennis and John Muyskens

Great Lakes ice reaches lowest mid-January level on record, part of climate trend

By Matthew Cappucci

Vaccine sites want better communication with government. Biden pledges to fix that.

By Paige Winfield Cunningham

Sports

(Reed Hoffmann/AP)

Patrick Mahomes says he’s out of concussion protocol and cleared to play in AFC title game

By Mark Maske

NBA players should wait on vaccination and ramp up advocacy, experts say

Commissioner Adam Silver said that vaccinating players was “something we’re particularly focused on” as the league attempts to complete a condensed 72-game season.

By Ben Golliver

Dustin Poirier has changed his body — and life — in the six years since his loss to Conor McGregor

Six years after his defeat to Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier is a new fighter. But an evolved McGregor plans to halt his title hopes again in their rematch Saturday.

By Glynn A. Hill