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First LookIn Navy library’s DEI purge, books on feminism, racism, HolocaustMaya Angelou’s autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” was among nearly 400 volumes removed from the Naval Academy’s library after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office ordered the school to get rid of those promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The ExplainerMore immigrants face deportation: What due process are they owed?As the Trump administration claims broad authority to deport “alien enemies” and others, questions arise about whether immigrants have rights in court.
Some collateral damage with disruption? In Trump 2.0, that’s OK.From tariff policy to DOGE downsizing of government, Donald Trump’s second administration appears certain that mistakes or even a recession are OK if larger goals for the nation are being served.
Trump targets Big Law. Why that matters to the rest of us.America has a bedrock legal principle: Every defendant has the right to a lawyer, and every lawyer has the right to pick whom they represent. Is this principle in danger?
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LA voters fault Mayor Bass, other officials after fires. Here’s who is leading now.Los Angeles area residents say public officials are not leading effectively after the wildfires. But others are stepping in to begin shaping the recovery.
Democrats’ big election night gives them first hope since Trump’s victoryIn a closely watched Wisconsin court race, Democrats posted a strong win, and while Republicans held on in two Florida special elections, Democrats made gains there, too.
As Hegseth touts ‘warriors’ and ‘lethality’ to flex power, some weigh risk to soldiersSecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stresses “lethality” as the U.S. military’s sole focus. But downplaying rules of engagement can come with consequences for those doing the fighting.
US children are struggling with reading. Can communities help?Volunteers in West Virginia are on a mission to reengage struggling readers. They are among those modeling the idea that it takes a community, and a cultural shift, to develop strong readers.
Florida’s two US House races offer early verdict on Trump agendaIn deep-red Florida, two special elections to fill House seats are proving tighter than expected as voters assess moves by the White House and GOP-dominated Congress.
First LookWisconsin attorney general asks state Supreme Court to halt Musk paymentsWisconsin's attorney general asked the state Supreme Court to block Elon Musk from handing out checks to voters amid a tightly contested election.
The ExplainerSo, how do you know if a country is in a constitutional crisis?The U.S. Constitution divides power among three branches – executive, congressional, and judicial. Presidents have sometimes tried to claim more power, as President Trump is doing now. But when does it become a crisis?
‘There will be consequences.’ Signal group chat leak threatens US military morale.The disclosure that senior Trump administration officials used a commercial messaging app to discuss secret military attacks has drawn bipartisan criticism – and risks hurting U.S. military morale.
Will Trump’s push to cut waste hit Social Security? The view from Georgia.What happens when the Trump administration’s effort to streamline government affects the Social Security system? The question is coming to the fore in places like Georgia.
The biggest election since Donald Trump’s win is here – and Elon Musk is at its centerTuesday’s state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin has drawn record sums of money and will be an early test of which party is more energized.
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The ExplainerMarkets are reeling over Trump tariffs. Why it’s hard to win a trade war.
