Republican campaigns and PACs have spent nearly $3 million at President Trump’s businesses since he returned to office, according to a Post analysis. Spending at Mar-a-Lago has more than tripled compared with the same period of his first term. wapo.st/4yHisAG

The Trump administration has a historically large number of vacancies in Senate-confirmed positions, prompting frustration among current and former officials who say the White House personnel office has not kept pace. wapo.st/4idwALW

Walter Koenig, an American actor whose skill with accents earned him an enduring place in popular culture as Chekov, the Russian ensign and starship navigator in the original “Star Trek” franchise, died Oct. 25. He was 90. wapo.st/4zS7OYO

Lawmakers in at least 32 states have introduced legislation to limit or eliminate ultra-processed foods in school meals, according to a nonprofit. An alliance between the right-wing Make America Healthy Again movement and progressives backs the effort. wapo.st/4yLIfrA

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a mass shooting that left at least 11 people wounded over the weekend outside Florida A&M University’s football stadium. wapo.st/4iEEyPA

A federal judge in New York ruled that the Justice Department unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, from her job as a federal prosecutor. wapo.st/4sra477

President Trump repeatedly called Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” during a campaign rally in Michigan on Sunday, urging his supporters to fight El-Sayed’s run in the same way Americans battled terrorists on 9/11. Read more: wapo.st/3Wc5mxW

Humans have survived and thrived for millennia without expensive technology promising to clear our lymphatic systems. Influencers swear by them to allegedly reduce puffiness and boost overall health. We asked experts if you should just save your money: wapo.st/4eMx62r

A recent securities filing spotlighted what triggered Mark Zuckerberg’s months-long power battle with board directors at Meta — a fight that sparked not-so-veiled threats from Zuckerberg and led board members to contemplate quitting. wapo.st/48g8n2Z

Many fans from the U.S., flying in to watch America’s favorite sport in the days after Paris’s most destructive civil unrest in decades, found themselves in a city that looked nothing like what they’d seen in the news and on social media. wapo.st/4ySLeic

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff gave his State of the University address in which, after weeks of public and private acrimony, he said the university must do better. wapo.st/4z9ZTWR

A mother's feelings are constantly hurt by things she shouldn't be taking personally — specifically, her daughter's own parenting decisions. What should this letter writer do? "I don't know if you can lie about everything you're doing," Shane O'Neill notes. "But I think there's…Mostrar mais

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate, returned to Venezuela on Sunday after more than 10 months abroad — a homecoming that could test the Trump administration’s control over the country. Read more: wapo.st/4sHOFH3

Republicans have lost one of their greatest advantages in the last election: the border is quiet. While border security was a major priority for South Texas voters in 2024, in the current midterms, many locals say it is no longer the top concern. wapo.st/4BoBEWA

Silicon Valley companies that ingratiated themselves with President Trump’s Washington are bracing for the possibility of a Democratic Congress — and with it congressional investigations targeting their dealings with the president and his administration. wapo.st/4zltCw4

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection Sunday over conservative Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro. The result showed voters in Brazil declining to join the region’s marked rightward shift. wapo.st/4jZB8Z5

Press freedom groups sued the Trump administration, alleging in federal court that attempting to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House violates the First Amendment rights of ordinary citizens to access information about the U.S. government. wapo.st/47IUHxd

Exclusive: The U.S. Military Academy at West Point continues to require top officials to review its civilian professors’ requests to speak at external events, despite a federal judge’s ruling that such a mandate is unconstitutional. wapo.st/4z9Wqrx

Desire to join in on the discourse, argues author and strategist Leigh Stein, is one reason people hate-read the buzziest new releases. Or, in other words, “it’s fun to bitch about stuff that you didn’t like,” said the founder of Trash Talk Book Club. wapo.st/4zAXzrY

Exclusive: Cathedral, a months-old cybersecurity start-up, recently told Anthropic that its researchers had penetrated sensitive internal data and messaging systems at the AI company, according to a draft report reviewed by The Post. wapo.st/48fN3us

Corruption has particularly animated the crucial Senate battleground of Texas as state Rep. James Talarico (D) pounds Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) with tens of millions of dollars in advertising calling him corrupt. wapo.st/4ikuB8Q

Breaking news: Anthropic discloses $80 billion loss as the artificial intelligence company prepares to go public. wapo.st/4jCqBCR

President Trump called Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” during a campaign rally in Michigan, urging his supporters to fight El-Sayed, who may be the first Muslim senator, in the same way Americans battled terrorists on 9/11. wapo.st/3W7G97P

There’s something you might be messing up in the morning that could be making it harder to doze off at night: getting up at a different time each day. Having an inconsistent wake-up time could be setting you up for that frustrating bedtime experience. wapo.st/4BbC1Up

Eric Bauza, an Emmy-winning voice actor best known for Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, died Sunday at 46. “His sudden passing is a shock to all of us, and he will be deeply missed," Judy Coppage, his manager, said. wapo.st/3W4k764

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Trump administration’s lawsuit aiming to block certification of Senate race results in Alaska if the Republican candidate narrowly loses. wapo.st/3UPtYMy

Over $10 billion has been spent so far on ads for the midterm elections, according to media tracking firm AdImpact. But who is paying for those ads? We dug into the data. wapo.st/4s31oUb

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in a stunning political comeback, won reelection Sunday over conservative Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro who had pledged to join President Trump’s “Shield of the Americas” security and political initiative. wapo.st/4jZB8Z5

When a couple saw an owl stuck on a fence while driving, they didn’t hesitate to stop and help. This was not the first time they had stopped to help injured wildlife. But this may have been the first time that strangers jumped in to assist. wapo.st/3TYRrdZ

Now that they’re living together, this letter writer wants to ask his girlfriend for “more typical” communication with her parents. Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in: wapo.st/4ieY9EG

New data from the Pew Research Center shows that 27 percent of U.S. adults say they can’t fully pay some of their bills in a typical month. For households struggling with choosing which bills to pay, here’s what you should know: wapo.st/4iciJ8E

About 50,000 more people died in European cities between June and August than would have if temperatures had not been abnormally hot, researchers estimate. The figures are 71 percent higher than in 2022, the second-deadliest year. wapo.st/4iBgm0s

On average, scientists find many readers comprehend and recall slightly less information than when reading the exact same text on paper. But e-readers can be easier to bring on the go. Michael J. Coren weighs the pros and cons: wapo.st/4jjuigw

This fall’s daylight saving time change will happen in the early morning hours of Nov. 1, the day after Halloween. The timing means party-goers will get an extra hour of festivities.

The Museum of Bad Art rose from trash. Founded in 1993, the museum has amassed about 900 paintings from thrift stores, yard sales, flea markets and curbside trash in 31 states and 15 countries. About 100 pieces are on display at the Dorchester brewery. wapo.st/3TGodR2

Younger generations are set to inherit record home wealth. That property could come with unexpected financial and emotional challenges. wapo.st/4yKp1T3

In Mexico City, the question of who merits credit for El Califa de León’s success has been a matter of public debate since Michelin deigned it starworthy in 2024. The conversation has also expanded to encompass the broader themes of overtourism and class. wapo.st/4zPTrnX

For decades, scientists believed that plastics were some of the safest materials around. Now, a new study shows just how flawed that assumption was. A range of studies have found links between microplastic exposure and various health problems. wapo.st/4i5Up9O

To officials, Arizona’s Queen Creek is a model of how to confront the Southwest’s water woes head-on as the Colorado River dwindles and water gets more expensive. The city expects to spend $730 million to insulate itself from drought for decades to come. wapo.st/47EZ7Fu

Off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada, Molly Carlson became the first woman to dive off an iceberg. She dove from almost 50 feet in the air, according to Red Bull.

President Trump recently announced a plan that would close the golf course at East Potomac Park to transform it into a championship-level course. We heard from readers about what made the park special — and what some fear they could lose: wapo.st/4soDHpC

High blood pressure is common — almost half of Americans have it. But you can do things to manage it. Here’s what to know about three mental health habits that may help: wapo.st/4BrYAUY

The push to ban foie gras is part of a nationwide effort. A Nov. 3 ballot initiative would ban sales of the French fatty-liver delicacy that opponents call cruel and fans say is delicious. wapo.st/4iH6vFx

Crafting — which includes knitting, pottery and jewelry-making — attracts some people because of the mental health benefits of a soothing, repetitive motion. A large survey found a strong association between frequent knitting and feeling “calm and happy.” wapo.st/4yHxHtx

Demetre Daskalakis, CDC’s top immunization official, resigned in 2025 to protest Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., then became one of his loudest critics. The shift might seem like a retreat from the national stage. Daskalakis sees it differently. wapo.st/4zSzDQL

Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola is rescheduling her Sunday and Monday campaign events after she suffered “minor injuries” in a car crash, her campaign said. wapo.st/3WqpiNC

Major exhibits for America's 250th anniversary have already concluded or are preparing to close before the end of the year. But the party’s not quite over yet. See where celebrations of American art and culture are continuing in D.C.: wapo.st/4zMZvO6

Bernie Taupin has acted as Elton John’s right-hand man, writing lyrics for “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and several other hits. Now, at 76, Taupin has finished working on something he’d never attempted before: A solo album of country-tinged material. wapo.st/4klv7FU

Former president Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail on Oct. 24, sharply criticizing the Trump Administration and Republicans' willingness to go along with him. Democrats have embraced Obama as an effective messenger in the final weeks of midterm campaigns. Read more: wapo.st/4i0FiOQMostrar mais

West Virginia officials didn’t consult residents or officials on their proposal to host a “Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus” for the Trump administration. What happened in the state left communities bewildered and the nuclear waste problem unresolved. wapo.st/4BgibY8