Patrick Riccards

Exclusive: Americans expect a jobless AI boom

There's a huge gap in sentiment when it comes to the benefits of AI.

1 in 5 federal government workers have left since Trump took office

A Post analysis reveals how many more workers have departed under President Donald Trump's second administration compared with Joe Biden and Trump's first term.

Public Schools Are Prepping for Federal Choice Cash. They Still Might Not Get It

Educators in states that haven't opted into the new federal program are preparing for their students to benefit.

In the first "AI election," Democrats launch an ad blitz in key races to target GOP incumbents

A new $4 million ad buy will test the power of AI anxiety on voters.

The Baby Bust Is Forcing a Reckoning at Public Schools

Falling birthrates are squeezing school budgets, leaving communities to make tough trade-offs.

Joking aside, the Cheesecake Factory is seeing pretty good business

The restaurant chain on Tuesday posted its second straight quarter of billion-dollar earnings.

Democratic Governors Have Questions About the Federal School Choice Program

A letter from five Democratic governors signals some movement as state leaders decide whether to opt in.

What's Driving the 'Southern Surge?' Report Examines Reading Gains in Alabama

The state invested in coaching and relied on top-down leadership.

Libertarians could spoil Republicans' chances in the fight for control of the US Senate

Libertarian candidates in highly competitive U.S. Senate races could play spoiler in a year the Senate majority hangs in the balance.

Exclusive: MacArthur, Knight back $21M investment fund for local news

It's part of a broader effort within the local news community to create investment vehicles beyond grants.

Column | This landmark experiment was horrifying. Why is Netflix performing it again?

The Stanford Prison Experiment has been rebirthed for your viewing, uh, pleasure.

West Point still reviews faculty speaking requests despite judge’s order

The academy lost a lawsuit this summer filed by one of its civilian professors, who accused the school of improperly restricting his speech.

Just How Much Are Young Voters Backing Democrats Now? See the Shift.

In the new Times/Siena poll, 70 percent of young voters identified as Democrats or leaned that way — a jump from just two years ago.

Socialist civil war engulfs Los Angeles mayor race

An Israel fight is dividing socialists over the Los Angeles mayor race.

Halloween Candy Prices Up 15%, Giving American Families a Jump Scare - Groundwork Collaborative

‘Made by humans, not AI.’ Why Democrats are shunning fake videos in ads.

A clear trend has emerged in the 2026 midterm ad wars: Republicans are embracing AI-generated videos while Democrats are betting they will backfire.

Essay | How Many F-Bombs Are Too Many F-Bombs in Politics?

Politicians are trying hard to appear authentic—four letters at a time

Latinos Are Now America’s Most Important Swing Voters

Latinos helped fuel President Trump’s return to the White House. But Democrats have won back the trust of many Hispanic voters over the past two years.