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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 rural Bastrop County, Tex., 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 Fahim38 minutes 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

Memorial Day unites us. It also teaches us why we’re divided.

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

The top seeds at the French Open are wise, diligent and really young

By Chuck Culpepper

The only place you can’t watch the Indy 500 on live TV? Indy.

By Ben Strauss

On The Record

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

By Washington Post Staff

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Tragedy strikes a rural community torn by miles-long trains: ‘It’s heartbreaking’

Nationwide, longer and longer trains are obstructing rural intersections, preventing paramedics from getting to emergencies, including a baby who died after his mom waited and waited.

By Andrea Salcedo, Luz Lazo and Lee Powell

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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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Who is actually the worst character on ‘Succession’?

We know they’re all bad. But who takes the crown top villain? We asked experts on moral philosophy and business ethics, plus a member of the Disney family.

By Ashley Fetters Maloy

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