Reading archive 2026-06-25

At this point, the Reflecting Pool deserves an Emmy: The scene unfolding on the National Mall is the must-watch show of the summer. It’s a drama. A farce. A whodunit. A murder mystery.

Why the South is the only U.S. region growing across every age group: Population across the region grew across all age groups between 2020 and 2025. But it was the only region with growing numbers of people under 18.

Everyone is worried about AI killing jobs. She’s testing a fix-it plan.: Former Biden administration official Gina Raimondo is leading a bipartisan effort to AI-proof the country’s workforce.

We’re dermatologists. Sunscreen isn’t the problem.: Every year, a safe-sunscreen guide sparks needless concern.

Supreme Court blocks thousands of suits claiming Roundup causes cancer: The ruling restricts one of the largest waves of product liability lawsuits in the history of the nation. [ed. note: 7-2, KBJ and Gorsuch dissenting]

Iran strikes cargo ship on U.N.-backed route in Strait of Hormuz: The attack comes after a spike in vessels using a new shipping lane set up by the U.N. and Oman.

RFK Jr. urged Iowa candidate to make deal to help GOP win House seat, per audio recording: The health secretary urged Iowa Libertarian candidates to drop out of key races to help Republicans keep control of Congress, according to interviews and a recording obtained by The Post. The effort highlights mounting GOP anxiety over the battle for the House.

Trump’s latest declaration of an emergency leaves GOP allies scrambling again: House Speaker Mike Johnson heads to the White House a day after the president canceled a signing ceremony for a housing bill, using it as leverage for elections legislation he deems urgent.

Burnham Is Britain’s Last Chance Before Farage: If he becomes prime minister, he has three years to fix the country.

New York’s Warning for Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer: They aren’t the dominant force in their hometown.