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Capitol attack expected to spur crackdown on domestic extremists

The Jan. 6 attack showed that violent extremism is not a threat exclusively imported from foreign shores. Law enforcement and security officials, experts say, will face significant legal, political and cultural hurdles to battle a disease that seems to have taken hold in the nation’s nervous system.

By Matt Zapotosky and Shane Harris

EXCLUSIVE

Justice Dept., FBI debate not charging some Capitol rioters

Law enforcement officials are considering forgoing charges against those who went into the building but are not linked to violence, threats or destruction.

By Devlin Barrett and Spencer S. Hsu

Trump jumps into a divisive battle over the GOP — with a threat to start a new party

The former president, in his first political activity since leaving office, endorsed an ally for Arizona party chair who backed his false claims of election fraud.

By Josh Dawsey and Michael Scherer

First 100 Days

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

The TakeAnalysis

Tests of Biden’s leadership, and GOP’s willingness to cooperate, come quickly

By Dan Balz

Jane Smith of Utah stands in D.C.’s Black Lives Matter plaza after the inauguration of President Biden. (Paula Bronstein for The Post)

Move on or fight on: Americans remain split as Biden’s quest to heal divisions begins

Many Americans grant that President Biden’s quest for a quieter culture is a nice enough goal, but, from the left and right, many say the country’s divisions remain too deep to allow for such a shift.

By Marc Fisher, Annie Gowen, Christine Spolar and Brittany Shammas

Return of the technocrats: Biden aims for ‘normal’ after four years of tumult

By Annie Linskey and Ashley Parker

Coronavirus

From Montreal to Manchester, efforts are launched to vaccinate the homeless

The group is acutely vulnerable to the coronavirus, but getting doses into arms will take careful planning.

By Amanda Coletta

U.S. largely weathered Christmas coronavirus surge

More than 3,300 arrested at widespread Russian protests in support of opposition leader Navalny

By Robyn Dixon and Isabelle Khurshudyan

Larry King1933–2021

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

By T. Rees Shapiro

Opinions

Biden faces a tougher task than any president but Lincoln

Opinion by Jeff Greenfield

Every Cabinet job is about climate change now

Opinion by Ben Adler

Nixon rehabilitated his image. Could Trump?

Opinion by Elizabeth Drew

Trump made official what has always been obvious: He’s Florida Man

Opinion by Diane Roberts

Fixing Trump’s damage to government will take more than executive orders

Opinion by Cristina Rodríguez

No, President Biden has not already renounced ‘unity’

Opinion by the Editorial Board

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.

Virginia moves toward banning capital punishment, in a shift for prolific death penalty state

Virginia, which carried out its first execution in 1608 and put colonists to death for such infractions as stealing grapes and killing chickens, has been the nation’s most prolific death penalty state over the past four centuries.

By Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. Schneider

Perspective

Fox News is a hazard to our democracy. It’s time to take the fight to the Murdochs. Here’s how.

The company has forfeited its responsibilities to society. It’s time to push back, speaking the only language the owners understand.

By Margaret Sullivan

Protesters burn a “Biden for President” flag Wednesday outside the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland. (Maranie R. Staab for The Post)

Anarchists and extremists divide the left as Biden term begins

Extreme-left demonstrators destroyed the Democratic headquarters in Portland, Ore., hours after President Biden took the oath of office.

By Marissa J. Lang and Kimberly Kindy

UFC 257: Dustin Poirier stuns Conor McGregor with second-round TKO

By Glynn A. Hill

Union chief says 38 Capitol Police employees have tested positive for coronavirus since Jan. 6 riot

By Tom Jackman

Perspective

My wife guarded the Capitol. My mom joined the horde surrounding it.

By Danielle Marshall

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Babe Ruth’s record was a mythical monument of White superiority. Hank Aaron tore it down.

By Kevin B. Blackistone

Q&A with comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias: Dropping 60 pounds and how he never really wanted to be a teacher

By Geoff Edgers1 hour ago

Climate Solutions

Planting crops — and carbon, too

By Gabriel Popkin

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‘Hitman 3’ is the grandest stage for your own stories, even as it tries to end its own

By Gene Park

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QAnon believers grapple with reality of Biden presidency

Followers of the QAnon extremist ideology believed then-President Donald Trump would hold onto power after 2020. With him gone, they struggle with what's next.

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Politics

@PKCapitolAnalysis

Obama’s early days were full of legislative wins. Biden may not have that chance.

With the Senate mired in impeachment, President Biden may struggle to move legislation along and create momentum.

By Paul Kane

The FixAnalysis

GOP’s looming impeachment strategy: Focus on the Constitution, not Trump

Republicans reportedly plan to argue Donald Trump can't be convicted now that he's out of office.

By Aaron Blake

Democratic Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico, seen during her House campaign in 2018, has been nominated to head the Interior Department. (Bonnie Jo Mount/The Post)

About US

With a new administration, activists hope for a focus on environmental racism

By Rachel Hatzipanagos

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

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

Rescuers carry a miner who was trapped in a gold mine in Qixia City in east China's Shandong province on Sunday. (Luan Qincheng/Xinhua/AP)

Trapped for 2 weeks, 11 workers rescued from China gold mine

By Associated Press

Juan Guzmán Tapia1939–2021

Judge who battled Chilean dictator dies at 81

Judge Guzmán said he celebrated in 1973 when Augusto Pinochet overthrew Chile’s democratically elected socialist president in a coup. It took years before Judge Guzmán understood the extent of the terror unleashed by Pinochet, his secret police and henchmen.

By Matt Schudel

Coronavirus rips through Japan’s sumo world and reveals its dark side

In the tradition-bound sport, wrestlers facing coronavirus fears have two options: compete or leave forever.

By Simon Denyer

With a conflict over Iran looming, Israel sends a new envoy for the post-Trump era

By Anne Gearan

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

There may be no regaining what was lost: precious moments with loved ones, money spent on visits to stranded partners, opportunities in the U.S. dangled and then dashed.

By Kareem Fahim, Durrie Bouscaren and Louisa Loveluck

National

California church known for its anti-LGBTQ beliefs is bombed

There is no indication that activists protesting the church were responsible for the attack, the El Monte Police chief said.

By Meryl Kornfield

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

Police stand in an intersection near the site of a car crash on Saturday in downtown Tacoma, Wash. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

Police car drives through crowd at street race in Tacoma, Wash.

By Associated Press

University forces professors back to classroom, but students get to choose

University of Florida professors and teaching assistants balk at what they see as a double standard.

By Lateshia Beachum

Perspective

Smart people say better civics classes will cure our political ills. Really?

Have you ever thought carefully about why you voted the way you did in the last election?

By Jay Mathews

D.C., Md. & Va.

As more people become eligible to get vaccinated in the region, dosage supply remains an issue

Canceled appointments, long waits and uncertainty about future vaccine shipments dominate.

By Jenna Portnoy

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

Under a proposed agreement, the state might have to pay up to $50 million in firms’ “predevelopment” costs if the controversial highway project doesn’t move forward.

By Katherine Shaver

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Perspective

Washington was once wired with silent sentinels. Many of the call boxes remain.

In the days before 911, firefighters and police used a street-corner communications device.

By John Kelly

Monday night to offer wintry mix; another storm could strike Thursday

By Jason Samenow and Wes Junker

Perspective

Neglected neighborhood hopes developer pardoned by Trump will show mercy over their ‘Secret Garden’

By Theresa Vargas

Known coronavirus deaths and cases per 100,000

FAQ: What to know about restrictions and safety

Capital Weather Gang

D.C.-area forecast: Wintry mix arrives midday tomorrow and lasts into the night; another storm threat Wednesday night into Thursday

By Brian Jackson and Dan Stillman

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.