# Kyle Melnick — RSS Amplifier Everything Kyle Melnick publishes, across 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## [Texas Gov. Greg Abbott takes aim at Muslim washing stations in airports](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/08/20/fight-over-airport-washing-stations-is-latest-anti-muslim-salvo-gop/) _2026-08-20 · National_ Legal experts dispute Abbott’s claims that the ritual washing stations are discriminatory, with some saying his attack fits a pattern of anti-Muslim actions and rhetoric. ## [Ask Sahaj: After 30 years of marriage, he’s excited to divorce. I’m devastated.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/08/20/ask-sahaj-after-30-years-marriage-hes-excited-divorce/) _2026-08-20 · Lifestyle_ Well-meaning people keep saying the divorce is an “opportunity,” but the letter writer doesn’t see it that way. ## [Say More: She was my BFF. With the distance, is she still?](https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/08/20/say-more-she-was-my-bff-with-distance-is-she-still/) _2026-08-20 · Lifestyle_ They’re both busy and live on opposite coasts, but the letter writer doesn’t want to lose a best friend they've had since middle school. ## [Why you should never walk barefoot on a hotel carpet](https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2026/08/20/why-you-should-never-walk-barefoot-hotel-carpet/) _2026-08-20 · Lifestyle_ Rugs tend to be germ traps, even after housekeeping has been through. ## [Democrats are moving past the resistance. They want a new kind of fighter.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/20/democrats-are-moving-past-resistance-they-want-new-kind-fighter/) _2026-08-20 · Politics_ Prominent Democrats from President Donald Trump’s first-term battles are losing in primaries, a signal their party wants something else as it looks to 2028. ## [Miss Manners: I caught an acquaintance making a scene in a store](https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/08/20/miss-manners-i-caught-an-acquaintance-making-scene-store/) _2026-08-20 · Lifestyle_ She walked out after a "barrage of loud, foul language," and the letter writer purposefully looked away. ## [Tomatini Cocktail](https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/tomatini-cocktail/) _2026-08-20 · Lifestyle_ There are many variations of the Tomatini cocktail — technically not a martini despite what its name suggests — but this one has become the signature drink at La Petite Maison (LPM) restaurants since it was created by Jimmy Barrat at the Dubai location. ## [Asking Eric: I ghost people for using derogatory language. I have few friends.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/08/20/asking-eric-friends-prejudiced-thinking-leads-social-isolation/) _2026-08-20 · Lifestyle_ Letter writer has “never had patience for prejudice.” ## [U.S. debt hits $40 trillion faster than forecasters expected](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/08/19/united-states-debt-surpasses-40-trillion/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ The landmark number was reached in part because of lost revenue from invalidated tariffs. ## [Trump joins leaders of crypto companies in push for industry-backed bill](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/19/trump-joins-leaders-crypto-companies-push-industry-backed-bill/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for Congress to pass legislation that could lend greater legitimacy to the fast-growing industry — which includes the Trump family business. ## [Production-grade web engineering (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iKGd10jlXvDq) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Senior engineers who rebuild or launch scalable web products with enterprise rigor ## [What it means that Democrats are winning special elections in Trump country](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/19/what-it-means-that-democrats-are-winning-special-elections-trump-country/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ The latest victory came in a state House race near Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump survived an attempt on his life in 2024 and won big. ## [Ties to data centers could cost Ohio Sen. Jon Husted his seat, memo warns](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/19/gop-memo-warns-ohio-sen-john-husted-is-being-dragged-down-by-data-centers/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ A GOP memo obtained by The Post urges the tech industry to take action to improve the image of the controversial facilities. ## [Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this year](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/19/trump-says-he-expects-meet-with-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-later-this-year/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ In an impromptu White House meeting with reporters, the president touted his relationship with Kim and said North Korea has “57 very powerful nuclear weapons.” ## [What happens next to Alex Vindman’s multimillion-dollar war chest?](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/19/what-happens-next-alex-vindmans-multimillion-dollar-war-chest/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ The Senate candidate raised more than $16 million before the Florida primary and probably will still have significant funds once outstanding balances are settled. ## [Prosecutors claim Comey posted ‘86 47’ seashell photo to boost book sales](https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/19/doj-rejects-claim-that-its-prosecution-comey-is-vindictive/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ The Justice Department argues the former FBI director intentionally threatened the life of President Donald Trump in part to increase his book sales and says its prosecution of him is not vindictive. ## [Elon Musk posted, and she lost her job. Now, she seeks to clear her name.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/19/elon-musk-posted-she-lost-her-job-now-she-seeks-clear-her-name/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ A judge found that Mary Comans unlawfully lost her job at FEMA amid cuts by the U.S. DOGE Service. ## [L.A. officer who recorded colleagues’ racist remarks won’t face felony charges](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/08/19/la-prosecutor-backs-off-case-that-critics-said-could-deter-whistleblowers/) _2026-08-19 · National_ Prosecutors faced a backlash for bringing felony charges against Los Angeles police officer Daniel Flores, whom they accused of illegally recording colleagues' offensive comments. ## [Trump shows off his new helipad, brags about construction projects](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/19/trump-shows-off-his-new-helipad-brags-about-construction-projects/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ For a brief period Wednesday, the president set aside more troubling issues to revel in his role as White House redeveloper. ## [Do I have to tip at a counter-service restaurant? Ask your dining questions.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/08/19/ask-elazar-sontag-your-dining-questions/) _2026-08-19 · Lifestyle_ Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves. ## [Summer is the best time for a refreshing tomato cocktail. Meet the Tomatini.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/08/21/tomatini-is-refreshing-tomato-cocktail-that-ideal-summer/) _2026-08-19 · Lifestyle_ Capture the essence of summer with this intensely flavorful, colorful cocktail. ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7iRJVetUobrL) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [How Trump’s dismissive comment could damage GOP chances in a key House race](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/19/how-trumps-dismissiveness-iran-could-impact-key-house-race/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ The president has minimized poor conditions about the USS Abraham Lincoln. That could complicate a key House race. ## [This dog was rescued after spending 17 hours stranded on a cliff ledge](https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2026/08/19/this-dog-was-rescued-after-17-hours-cliffs-ledge/) _2026-08-19 · Lifestyle_ In harrowing drone footage, rescue workers pulled Carl off the side of a cliff. ## [8 takeaways and surprises from Florida, Wyoming and Alaska primaries](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/19/takeaways-surprises-florida-wyoming-alaska-primaries/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ Embattled Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) lost his reelection bid, another Trump gubernatorial pick fell, and another democratic socialist won a primary. ## [Miss Manners: New friends don’t offer to split bill for takeout](https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/08/19/miss-manners-new-friends-dont-offer-split-bill-takeout/) _2026-08-19 · Lifestyle_ The letter writer wants to say, “we always share the cost equally on outings with friends.” ## [Ever since 40, my birthday depresses me. Hax readers give advice.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/08/19/ever-since-40-my-birthday-depresses-me-hax-readers-give-advice/) _2026-08-19 · Lifestyle_ Birthdays before 40 used to fun. How can the letter writer shake the debilitating self-pity? ## [Asking Eric: 39-year-old too anxious to get a job](https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/08/19/asking-eric-39-year-old-too-anxious-get-job/) _2026-08-19 · Lifestyle_ Letter writer’s friend financially supports her adult son who hasn’t had a job in seven years. ## [Rep. Cory Mills loses GOP primary after allegations of sexual misconduct](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/18/rep-cory-mills-is-running-his-florida-primary-under-an-ethical-cloud/) _2026-08-19 · Politics_ The Florida Republican lost to Ryan Elijah after facing allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse, on top of campaign finance violations. ## [Trump revives unverified claims of noncitizen voting in 2020](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/18/trump-revives-unverified-claims-noncitizen-voting-2020/) _2026-08-18 · Politics_ President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his long-standing falsehoods about a rigged 2020 election. ## [Pennsylvania will sharply limit data center development, expand review process](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/08/18/pennsylvania-gov-josh-shapiro-set-order-new-limits-data-center-development/) _2026-08-18 · National_ Gov. Josh Shapiro’s policy changes come as growing numbers of political leaders from both parties try to slow down data center development. ## [Politics drove antisemitism probes against Ivy League schools, DOJ whistleblower says](https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/08/18/politics-behind-probes-antisemitism-ivy-league-schools-whistleblower-says/) _2026-08-18 · Politics_ A Trump administration task force on antisemitism pressured universities into punitive settlements despite turning up little to no evidence of systemic abuses, according to a former Justice Department attorney. ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WykZaVUiA0nl) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Former Fauci aide admits hiding emails to thwart pandemic inquiry](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/18/david-morens-pleads-guilty-defrauding-us-fauci-is-not-accused-wrongdoing-case/) _2026-08-18 · Politics_ David M. Morens, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States, said he was trying to protect his boss. Fauci was not accused of wrongdoing in the case. ## [Woman who planned to kill Treasury Secretary Bessent gets six years in prison](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/18/woman-who-planned-kill-treasury-secretary-bessent-gets-six-years/) _2026-08-18 · Politics_ Riley English of Massachusetts turned herself in after arriving at the Capitol with miniature molotov cocktails just before Scott Bessent’s Senate confirmation. ## [Workers start latest repairs to Reflecting Pool liner, months after rehab began](https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/08/18/workers-start-latest-repairs-reflecting-pool-liner/) _2026-08-18 · Politics_ The power washers, leaf blowers and brooms are back in use within the drained basin. ## [Martin Cohen, who helped guide The Post’s finances, dies at 94](https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/08/18/martin-cohen-who-helped-guide-posts-finances-dies-94/) _2026-08-18 · National_ Trained as an accountant, he rose to become a vice president at The Washington Post Co., where he worked closely with publisher Katharine Graham. ## [Jill Stein, repeat Green Party candidate, faces assault charges in Missouri](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/18/jill-stein-green-party-candidate-faces-assault-charges-missouri/) _2026-08-18 · National_ Stein is facing misdemeanor charges of trespassing and assault over her role in a campus demonstration against the war in Gaza in 2024. ## [Jill Stein, repeat Green Party candidate, faces assault charges in Missouri](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/18/jill-stein-green-party-candidate-faces-assault-charges-missouri/) _2026-08-18 · Politics_ Stein is facing misdemeanor charges of trespassing and assault over her role in a campus demonstration against the war in Gaza in 2024. ## [Ballroom opponents ask Supreme Court to keep Trump project on hold](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/18/ballroom-opponents-ask-supreme-court-keep-trump-project-hold/) _2026-08-18 · Politics_ The National Trust for Historic Preservation urged the high court to let a pause take effect. An appeals court ordered that the administration halt construction by Friday. ## [Fewer American adults say they’re gambling](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/08/18/fewer-american-adults-say-theyre-gambling/) _2026-08-18 · National_ In a new survey, 45 percent of adults said they participated in at least one form of gambling in the past year, down from 64 percent in 2016. ## [Americans are destroying license-plate cameras as surveillance backlash grows](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/08/18/vandals-are-destroying-license-plate-cameras-amid-anger-over-surveillance/) _2026-08-18 · National_ Flock cameras have been shot, spray-painted and cut down as how-to videos spread online. “People are fed up,” one suspect said. ## [Her flight was canceled. Strangers drove her 7 hours to her 90th birthday party.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2026/08/18/woman-90-did-7-hour-road-trip-with-strangers-after-flight-canceled/) _2026-08-18 · Lifestyle_ When wildfire smoke changed the plans, Patricia Robinson and two strangers decided to drive the rest of the way to her celebration. ## [Say More: I’m friends with my boss. His divorce means I’m doing more work.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/08/18/say-more-im-friends-with-my-boss-his-divorce-means-im-doing-more-work/) _2026-08-18 · Lifestyle_ Letter writer’s boss is also a friend — which makes his dropping the ball at work after a divorce more complicated than an HR matter. ## [What it’s like to spend a weekend with more than 2,000 sets of twins](https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2026/08/18/what-its-like-spend-weekend-with-more-than-2000-sets-twins/) _2026-08-18 · Lifestyle_ Twins Days Festival draws plenty of sets of siblings for the world’s largest annual gathering of its kind. ## [Miss Manners: Do I have to contribute to a party’s gift fund?](https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/08/18/miss-manners-do-i-have-contribute-partys-gift-fund/) _2026-08-18 · Lifestyle_ The host of a party sent a message about contributing for a gift for the party’s honoree. ## [Asking Eric: 40-year marriage suddenly sours](https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/08/18/asking-eric-40-year-marriage-suddenly-sours/) _2026-08-18 · Lifestyle_ Post-retirement life has made a previously good marriage unpleasant. ## [Judge delays Mangione’s state trial after lawyers sought dismissal](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/08/17/judge-delays-mangiones-state-trial-after-lawyers-sought-dismissal/) _2026-08-18 · National_ On Monday, Judge Gregory Carro issued an order giving prosecutors until Oct. 9 to respond to Mangione’s lawyers’ motion that the state charges be dismissed. ## [Trump administration can’t scrap plan to move FBI headquarters to Md., judge rules](https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/17/trump-administration-cant-scrap-plan-move-fbi-headquarters-md-judge-rules/) _2026-08-18 · Politics_ The administration sought to keep the agency’s headquarters in Washington. ## [Justice Department plans to send about 1,000 monitors to the polls this fall](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/17/justice-department-plans-send-about-1000-monitors-polls-this-fall/) _2026-08-17 · Politics_ The move to send 1,000 poll monitors is likely the largest number under a Republican president, a DOJ official said. ## [U.S. Navy destroyer lost power for 4 days in South China Sea](https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/17/us-navy-destroyer-lost-power-4-days-south-china-sea/) _2026-08-17 · Politics_ The ship’s crew lost access last month to drinkable water, running toilets and air conditioning, as the fleet sees heavy use by the Trump administration. ## [60 days after signing Iran deal, Trump stuck in quagmire as war drags on](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/17/60-days-after-signing-iran-deal-trump-stuck-quagmire-peace-talks-stall/) _2026-08-17 · Politics_ President Donald Trump’s interim deal with Iran in June set aside two months for negotiations, but the window has now closed and broader talks are at a standstill. ## [Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity’ amid 2028 speculation](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/17/hegseth-travels-iowa-his-personal-capacity-amid-2028-speculation/) _2026-08-17 · Politics_ Officials familiar with the defense secretary’s thinking believe he is considering a run for president or some other office after his time in the Trump administration ends.