Karen Tumulty

No animals were harmed in the making of this joke.

I hope people realize that no animals were harmed in the making of this joke.

Given what is going on in the world, have decided it is time to convert to more reliable, stable and time-tested sources of energy. All my home appliances are now running on peat and whale blubber.

Opinion | Iran’s Islamic Republic 2.0 is coming — and it won’t be pretty How Trump’s tactical victory could turn into a forever war.

Always, always read David Ignatius: Iran’s Islamic Republic 2.0 is coming — and it won’t be pretty www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

In 1972, Rita Marshall and Darlene Gilleland found the baby in a parking lot at an Ohio mall hours after she was born.

The baby, later named Pearl Marshall, was adopted and recently reunited with the women who found her. https://wapo.st/46QWz7g

A @washingtonpost.com poll of 1,005 Americans finds less opposition to the U.S. military actions than when they began, although more people still would prefer that the strikes stop than continue. Story with @erxclau.me & Isabelle Gibson www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...

Police say Jan. 6 plaque is unlawfully hidden from public at U.S. Capitol Two police officers argue in a court filing that their lawsuit should continue because a law required a prominent display for the plaque.

New reporting from @oliviacgeorge.bsky.social -- Police say Jan. 6 plaque is unlawfully hidden from public at U.S. Capitol wapo.st/4bpg1t9

Wish my dad hadn’t sold that VW Diesel Rabbit.

Anyone else here old enough to remember gas lines and even-odd days?

A veteran thought her son was enlisting in peacetime. Now the U.S. is at war. A Texas mother is proud her child is following in her footsteps. But as President Trump attacks Iran, she worries about what he could face as a soldier.

Veterans refer to those who serve as "the other 1%."
@daniellepaquette.bsky.social looks at one such family: A veteran thought her son was enlisting in peacetime. Now the U.S. is at war. wapo.st/4ropZ3I

A little more about the Henrietta Lacks Building: ictr.johnshopkins.edu/news_announc....

Alleges ex-DOGE staffer claimed he had a thumb drive w/ Social Sec data & had kept his agency computer & credentials, which he allegedly said carried largely unrestricted “God-level” security access to agency systems — a level of access no other company employee had been granted in its work with SSA

Whistleblower claims ex-DOGE member says he took Social Security data to new job The Social Security inspector general’s office is investigating allegations that the former DOGE engineer took sensitive data on a thumb drive in a major potential security breach, said people familia...

Another scoop from the @washingtonpost.com : Govt IG is investigating allegation that a former DOGE member claims to have taken private Social Sec data on a thumb drive to his new private employer. By @merylkornfield.bsky.social Elizabeth Dwoskin and Lisa Rein www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

In Trump’s Washington, Congress has little power left Trump’s second presidency has accelerated the growth of executive power at the expense of the legislative branch, raising concerns about the balance of powers.

A really important story from @lizcgoodwin.bsky.social -- In Trump’s Washington, Congress has little power left wapo.st/3Pa6QFm

Noticed this new construction at Johns Hopkins this morning:

Analysis | Tim Walz talks about the ‘generational trauma’ his state has faced Amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, Americans saw Minnesotans at their best, looking out for each other, the governor tells The Post.

Minnesota endured ‘generational trauma,’ @governorwalz.mn.gov tells me, but showed America "what Minnesotans always knew ... a community that looks out for their neighbors.” wapo.st/4cBBP7a

And @oliviacgeorge.bsky.social was intrepid enough to get the scoop and be there to witness it

Installed at 4 AM, let that sink in.

Long-delayed Jan. 6 plaque honoring police installed in Capitol at 4 a.m. The memorial honoring officers who defended the Capitol was required by law to be installed by March 2023.

EXCLUSIVE reporting from @oliviacgeorge.bsky.social -- www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Intel report warns large-scale war ‘unlikely’ to oust Iran’s regime A classified U.S. report doubts that Iran’s opposition would take power following either a short or extended U.S. military campaign.

EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS: Intel report warns large-scale war ‘unlikely’ to oust Iran’s regime @johnphudson.bsky.social and Warren Strobel -- wapo.st/4lcrq3M

'Stand your butt up': GOP Senator challenges union boss to fight YouTube video by CTV News

"Stand your butt up." "You stand YOUR butt up." That time
Bernie Sanders had to stop a fight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR94...

My home state is voting today on a U.S. Senate seat first held by Sam Houston, the father of Texas. The anniversary of his birth — yesterday — is celebrated as Texas Independence Day.

Happy Texas Independence day to those who celebrate.

In tragedy-torn Uvalde, it’s a scandal-ridden incumbent or ‘the AK Guy’ Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) is accused of having an affair with an aide who later killed herself. His primary challenger, Brandon Herrera, is running on a pro-gun platform.

Less than 4 years ago, 21 were killed by a gunman. Now Uvalde appears likely to elect "the AK guy." This from @teoarmus.bsky.social tells much about the reality of gun politics in Texas -- In tragedy-torn Uvalde, it’s a scandal-ridden incumbent or ‘the AK Guy’ www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say Members of Congress say the U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone.

Again? -- US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say apnews.com/article/mili...

The @washingtonpost.com continues to break major stories.

Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.

Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency. A scoop from @iarnsdorf.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Analysis | Trump stirred rumors for years. Now, it’s the Clintons’ turn to speak about Epstein. Bill and Hillary Clinton have survived decades of scrutiny and conspiracy theories. Often, their adversaries come out on the losing end.

Trump has spread accusations about Clinton for more then a decade, often to deflect questions about his own association with Epstein. The Clintons will now tell their own story. -- www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Republicans stare down epic voter enthusiasm gap ahead of 2026 midterms The 14-percentage point advantage is the Democrats’ largest in decades and reflects Republicans’ slippery grasp on power in Washington.

Republicans stare down epic voter enthusiasm gap ahead of 2026 midterms @lizcgoodwin.bsky.social @sfcpoll.bsky.social poll wapo.st/3MPdeRx

Analysis | Trump reframes America, in two acts The president delivered a speech that tried to reshape the dark reality many Americans say they are feeling, according to polls.

SOTU: Trump reframes America, in two acts wapo.st/4s9uFLE