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Social Security and Medicare finances look grim as overall debt piles up

Dire new budget projections and high-stakes policy deadlines mean lawmakers may be forced to take up the issue — or face the consequences of inaction.

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The Washington Post wins three Pulitzer Prizes

The awards recognize a series on the political power and cultural impact of the AR-15 rifle, an opinions series on the troubling rise of autocracy around the world, and commentary on the Ukraine war from an imprisoned Russian columnist. The Post was also a finalist in three other categories.

From left to right: Imprisoned columnist Vladimir Kara-Murza, The Post’s project on the AR-15 and the “Annals of Autocracy” series were all award Pulitzer Prizes in 2024. (The Post)

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In Putin’s bid to recast Russia as a global superpower, he champions a society built on pro-war activism, puritanical values and scaled-back social rights.

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We reported for months on changes sweeping Russia. Here’s what we found.

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Russia announces nuclear drills, lashing out in anger at West

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The admiral who had a mental breakdown over Fat Leonard

Rear Adm. Robert Gilbeau, known as “Crazy Bob,” had a mental breakdown in Afghanistan. His staff accused him of faking PTSD to dodge an epic corruption scandal.

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