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The ExplainerPublic safety or free speech? What’s at stake in the TikTok case.The Supreme Court will hear the TikTok case Friday, ahead of a Jan. 19 ban. What’s at stake for the media platform and its users in the United States?
Elon Musk aims his digital megaphone at Europe. Why?Elon Musk’s efforts to influence European politics raise questions about the degree to which he speaks for himself or President-elect Donald Trump.
Jimmy Carter and Demetrius Young died the same day. Georgia will miss them both.Jimmy Carter and Demetrius Young both died Dec. 29. The two men shared a life of service, a love of Georgia, and a care for the needs of everyday people.
Four years after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, polls show some attitudes softeningPolls show Americans’ views have softened toward Jan. 6 rioters and Donald Trump’s role that day. But his vow to issue pardons doesn’t sit well.
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Why Indian Americans are shifting right – and poised to serve in top Trump rolesPresident-elect Donald Trump’s nominations of Indian Americans to high-profile roles underscores a rightward shift among this voting group.
First LookWinter storm to bring snow and freezing rain to much of the US this weekendA winter storm will produce snow and ice starting in the central U.S. and moving east through early next week, forecasts say, and travel disruptions are likely.
Johnson survives House speaker’s vote. Now comes the hard part.Despite faltering for a time during voting Friday, Mike Johnson won the House speakership again – thanks in good measure to Donald Trump’s support.
Should the US give visas to highly skilled immigrants? Unpacking the debate.What kinds of workers are winning H-1B immigration visas? The answer may inform the next steps for Republicans and incoming President Trump.
First LookMoney and marriage troubles trailed New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din JabbarShamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen who plowed a truck through New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, faced money and marital pressures. Authorities and relatives are still piecing together the reasons behind his attack that killed 14 and injured 30 others.
The ExplainerWhy does Trump want to dismantle the Department of Education?When Donald Trump takes office Jan. 20, his agenda includes disbanding the federal Department of Education. What is his motivation – and what would that change mean?
New faces: 7 lawmakers to follow as Congress convenesA mélange of new members will join the 119th Congress. Here are seven who are poised to make their mark – and who symbolize larger political forces that will shape the legislative branch.
New Orleans attack intensifies watch against US terrorism, political violenceNew Year’s Day attacks show a changing threat matrix for U.S. cities, amid the rising use of vehicles as weapons and the embrace of political violence by some Americans to address grievances.
Electing a speaker is first test for GOP with razor-thin control of HouseThe narrow Republican majority in Congress makes reelecting House Speaker Mike Johnson harder – and reveals fissures within the GOP.
These Memphis icons bolster Black radio – and their communitiesIn an era when TikTok and podcasts reign, what role do radio icons from the Black community play? Leaders in Memphis, Tennessee, offer an example of how true legacy media survives and thrives.
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