<p>Tuesday, May 12. The seven stories you need to know today.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/the-seven/2026/05/12/what-to-know-for-may-12/?utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=the-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read today's briefing.</a></p>