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Washington PostMonday, 18 May 2026
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National Mall meets Sunday service
The paper frames the religious event through a critical historical lens, highlighting expert pushback against the administration's narrative while describing the scale of the gathering.
A major religious gathering supported by the Trump administration took place on the National Mall, prompting debate over the separation of church and state and the historical interpretation of the nation's founding.
“inaccurately portrays country's founding”
“Critical of administration narratives”
Vital safety measure? Or invasion of privacy?
Residents, city officials at odds over police use of AI license plate readers
Presents a balanced municipal debate over the ethics and utility of AI surveillance tools.
Left is split on election strategy
COMPETING PITCHES TO PARTY LEADERS
Focuses on internal Democratic party divisions regarding messaging to working-class voters ahead of midterms.
Larry Hogan finds his next act
The former Maryland governor says he’s done running for office. Now, he’s launching a nonpartisan leadership institute at Washington College.
Profiles a prominent moderate Republican transitioning to academic and institutional leadership.
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