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First LookAs Texas defends deportation law, New Hampshire ponders its border – with CanadaEven as Texas’ SB4 flounders in court, Republicans in other state legislatures are picking up the charge to open up state jurisdiction on immigration enforcement. That’s amid arguments about whether the measures will be effective, or even legal.
The ExplainerRFK Jr. is popular, but he’s probably not going to win. Here’s why.Voters say they want an alternative to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. But independent candidates face huge structural hurdles.
First LookIs GOP losing its grip on Ohio? Primary could be a signal of things to come.Ohio’s March 19 primaries are grabbing national attention as Republicans look to maximize their shot at picking up congressional seats. Endorsements by Donald Trump and GOP Senator JD Vance have defined some races.
Trump’s criminal trials recede – but not civil fraud penaltyKey criminal lawsuits facing Donald Trump have been delayed. Instead, a civil fraud verdict weighs heavily on the presidential candidate.
Monitor BreakfastAfter informal 'coffees,' Minister Sikorski comes to breakfastPolish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has been a friend of the Monitor since 2019. So when he came to Washington with Poland’s top leaders, he joined us for breakfast to talk Ukraine aid – and was his usual engaging self.
First LookA majority of crime scene guns are obtained illegally. What’s being done to stop it?A “straw purchase” is when a shooter didn’t purchase a firearm legally but obtained it from someone who did. Federal investigators have made it a priority to combat the tactic, but evidence shows the problem is growing.
Congress takes a hard swing at TikTokA House bill, which would force the sale of the popular TikTok app, passed with strong bipartisan support but faces an uncertain path in the Senate.
First LookIn a Biden rematch, can Trump pull off a Grover Cleveland victory?President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have secured their parties’ nominations for an election rematch, the first since 1956. No ex-president has pulled off what Mr. Trump is attempting since Grover Cleveland won back the White House in 1892.
Monitor BreakfastPoland to US: Help Ukraine now or pay the price laterPoland’s foreign minister, in Washington to meet with President Joe Biden and congressional leaders, spoke with reporters at a Monitor Breakfast.
First LookCongressional hearing dissects classified-documents probe of BidenPresident Joe Biden’s testimony over his handling of classified documents has been released to the public. The details sparked debate as special counsel Robert Hur appeared before Congress.
First LookBiden, House Republicans support TikTok ban. Why does Trump oppose it?A bill that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being banned in the United States is quickly gaining traction among House Republicans. President Biden endorsed the legislation, while former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition.
First LookGenZ for Biden? Why age isn’t turning away youngest US voters.Youth activists, defying recent narratives, are coming out to support President Biden ahead of the 2024 general election. Mr. Biden’s age is of less concern than his receptiveness to GenZ voters’ concerns, a Parkland shooting survivor and activist says.
State of the Union: Biden in full campaign mode“Freedom and democracy are under attack, both at home and overseas,” President Joe Biden said, using Thursday’s speech to draw sharp contrasts and seeking to resolve concerns about his age.
Biden and Trump set for historic, unpopular rematchWith Nikki Haley exiting the race, the 2024 U.S. general election contours appear set, but few voters cheer for a rematch of incumbent and former presidents.
First LookArizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, estranged from Dems, won’t run againIndependent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona will not run for a second term. Ms. Sinema’s decision avoids a three-way contest in one of the most closely watched 2024 Senate races.
Supreme Court’s ruling keeps Trump on state ballots. Then what?The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that states can’t kick Donald Trump off presidential ballots. The alternative, it wrote, would be “chaos.”
Cover StoryJoe Biden faces the test of a lifetimeSupporters tout President Biden’s decades of experience. Critics question if he’s up to the job. Is Mr. Biden’s age a liability, an asset – or both?
First LookJohn Kerry worked to restore US climate leadership. Was it enough?John Kerry, who served as President Joe Biden’s special envoy on climate change, will step down on March 6. After the U.S. pulled out of the Paris Agreement, Mr. Kerry worked to restore climate ties with China and court private capital for climate action.
Biden versus Trump: Will Texas visits reframe border blame game?Same-day border visits by both presidential front-runners underscore how illegal immigration has become the top issue in the race.
Is a president above the law? Supreme Court to decide.The Supreme Court’s move to hear Donald Trump’s immunity case delays his criminal trial, but doesn’t dismiss it. How the justices rule will set precedent.
