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First LookGeorgia GOP respond with immigration bill in wake of student murderLaken Riley’s murder by a Venezuelan immigrant in Athens, Georgia, stunned a nation already grappling with questions around immigration. Georgia lawmakers advanced a bill Feb. 27 that would demand local police cooperate with ICE officials on arrests.
First LookSupreme Court agrees to hear Trump’s bid for legal immunityThe Supreme Court has agreed to decide if former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges of interfering with the 2020 election. The timing could raise doubts about whether a trial can finish prior to the November election.
Treaty on pandemics: Why nations seek it. Why it’s so hard.World Health Organization talks seek to address pandemic prevention and response. But consensus is difficult to reach.
First LookMcConnell to step down as Senate leader: ‘It’s time to move on’After a record-setting 17 years as Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell said he will end his tenure in November. The departure punctuates his party’s transition from Reagan-brand conservatism to the populism of former President Donald Trump.
Biden should drop out! No, he shouldn’t! Debate rages.Erstwhile allies are calling on President Biden to leave the race, amid concerns he could lose. Others call the criticism unhelpful – and unwarranted.
First LookArab Americans use Michigan primary to send a message to BidenAs the Gaza war rages on, Arab Americans in Michigan voting in the state’s primary Feb. 27 vow to withhold their support for President Biden. A loss of support in Michigan, a crucial battleground state, could affect the 2024 general election.
Why Haley focuses on long game, despite Trump’s South Carolina leadPolls suggest that Nikki Haley has little hope of pulling off a primary win in her home state. At present, Donald Trump’s sway over the party is too large. But she is taking a longer view.
As GOP groups go MAGA, some see trouble for party apparatusEfforts to put Trump supporters in charge of Republican infrastructure at all levels are bearing fruit. Some laud it as grassroots activism. Others call it a hostile takeover.
Monitor BreakfastAfter Navalny’s death, a ‘Reagan Republican’ comes to breakfastMichael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed confidence that Congress would step up for Ukraine at a Monitor Breakfast with reporters.
Monitor BreakfastGOP’s Michael McCaul sees path to ‘yes’ on House aid for UkraineCan Ukraine’s Republican congressional supporters win approval for $60 billion in fresh assistance? GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says proponents must redouble efforts.
East Palestine crash prompted rail safety bill. Why it stalled.As President Joe Biden visits the site of the February 2023 East Palestine derailment, the bipartisan Railway Safety Act has yet to come to a vote.
First LookDemocrat Tom Suozzi flips Long Island seat held by George SantosFormer Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi won his old seat in Congress, serving Nassau County and northeastern Queens. Mr. Suozzi beat out Republican challenger Mazi Pilip for the seat vacated by the expulsion of Rep. George Santos.
After Santos: A special election with import for 2024 and beyondBoth parties are watching the special election in former Rep. George Santos’ district for clues about campaign messaging and voter engagement.
Age issue resurfaces as election trouble spot for BidenPresident Joe Biden’s staff has long tried to limit his interactions with the media. Thursday night’s question-and-answer session showed the risks.
First LookCarlson’s interview with Putin yields propaganda, history lecturesIn a two-hour interview with Tucker Carlson, President Vladimir Putin offered Russian history lessons, Kremlin talking points on the war with Ukraine, and sent a message to Washington that a deal was the only way to end the war.
First LookBiden won’t face charges on classified docs, special counsel Hur saysA Justice Department report says that although President Joe Biden “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials as a private citizen, no criminal charges are warranted for him or anyone else.
First LookPost pandemic, Republican lawmakers more willing to fund child careRepublican state lawmakers are warming to the idea of using taxpayer money to invest in child care. The change comes as pandemic relief funding that supported child care dries up.
Border bill fails as Republicans fight Democrats – and themselvesAfter months of pursuing one of their top priorities – border security – Republicans backtracked to preserve a campaign weapon against Democrats.
What Biden can do to seal US border – and the role Congress playsExperts say the president can take steps to stem a surge in migrant crossings, but big policy changes – and funding – must come from lawmakers.
Trump lawsuits: Some get delayed. Some prove costly.Civil trials will hurt Former President Donald Trump’s wallet, but his criminal trials may not produce verdicts before the 2024 election.
