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Debt Ceiling

Biden, McCarthy reach ‘agreement in principle’ to raise debt limit

The House and Senate still have to approve the legislation before the government runs out of money, which could happen as soon as June 5.

By Tony Romm, Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Marianna Sotomayor

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What’s in the Biden-McCarthy deal? Here are 6 takeaways.

By Jeff Stein

As negotiators finalize deal, the nation watches anxiously

By Abha Bhattarai, Emily Wax-Thibodeaux, Dan Diamond and Dan Lamothe

Chap Ambrose lives in a town where Elon Musk’s companies have moved in next door. (Matthew Busch)

Texas welcomed Elon Musk. Now his rural neighbors aren’t so sure.

While happy for the investment, local residents don’t trust Musk’s companies to properly handle wastewater, erosion and other issues.

By Jeanne Whalen

Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske

Polls close in Turkey’s presidential election, capping bitter campaign

By Louisa Loveluck and Kareem Fahim1 hour ago

The Oise-Aisne American Cemetery in France. (American Battle Monuments Commission)

Unknown WWI soldier, found a century later, will now be buried with honors

The unidentified U.S. soldier was accidentally unearthed in a French village last year. Next month, he will be reburied with comrades.

By Michael E. Ruane

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Opinions

The ghosts in my garden keep on giving, year after year

Opinion by Kristin van Ogtrop

The debt deal is done. Scrapping the debt limit is long overdue.

Opinion by the Editorial Board

What the Memorial Day weekend debt ceiling deal teaches us about politics

Opinion by E.J. Dionne Jr.

An Army command like no other seeks to master the future of war

Opinion by Max Boot

Technical issues weren’t Ron DeSantis’s biggest problem

Opinion by Jennifer Rubin

7 news outlets reimagining political journalism in smart ways

Opinion by Perry Bacon Jr.

Cartoon

A living memorial

Opinion by Michael de Adder

Cartoon

Memorial Day, 2023

Opinion by Ann Telnaes

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Perspective

After a Game 6 buzzer-beater, the Celtics are approaching history

By Candace Buckner

Marcus Ericsson vies for history — and a sizable prize — at the Indy 500

By Glynn A. Hill

On The Record

Still need to finish this week’s news quiz? Now’s your chance.

By Washington Post Staff

(Emma Kumer/The Post)

Baby Milo’s short life brought up emotional stories of other parents struck by loss

Milo’s story prompted readers to share memories of pregnancy loss, stillbirths and infants born with abnormalities who lived just minutes or maybe months.

By Frances Stead Sellers

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(Tom McCorkle for The Post; food styling by Gina Nistico for The Post)

6 cookout sides ready in 20 minutes or less

Last-minute summer recipes ready in about 20 minutes to bring to a potluck or cookout during the season.

By Aaron Hutcherson

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(Brian Branch-Price for The Post)

In this growing sport, full metal armor goes on. Real steel weapons come out. Then the gloves come off.

Medieval meets modern as armored combat competitions spread across the country. Gladiators NYC and other teams are drawing men and women to the sport.

By Kristen Hartke

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