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The Supreme Court’s suddenly blockbuster termThe word “unprecedented” gets tossed around a lot. But the Supreme Court finds itself with cases with no legal precedent to fall back on. And the rulings are likely to affect the 2024 election.
Monitor BreakfastGetting to know Biden's budget director – over breakfastShalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, sat down with reporters at a Monitor breakfast to speak about a potential government shutdown and the need for bipartisan trust in budget negotiations.
First LookChristie’s exit leaves DeSantis and Haley sparring for second placeIn the last Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses, Gov. Ron DeSantis and former governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley traded barbs on CNN. Former President Donald Trump headlined a solo town hall on Fox.
Iowa 2024: Snow, cold, and candidates hoping for a hot streakDonald Trump’s historic lead is the dominant narrative in the GOP presidential race. But Iowa caucuses are an unpredictable process, and even strong second-place finishers can gain momentum there.
Biden’s urgent task: Reengaging Black votersPresident Biden’s support from Black voters, a key to his 2020 presidential win, has waned. Is the challenge a broader one for the Democratic Party?
How does gerrymandering change US politics? Look at this district.The 1st Congressional District in South Carolina was trending blue. Now it’s deep red. In the change is the story of modern American politics.
Monitor BreakfastCan government avoid a shutdown? Budget chief ‘not optimistic.’Shalanda Young, President Joe Biden’s top budget official, shared concerns about the possibility of a government shutdown during a Monitor Breakfast with reporters on Friday.
FocusHow public divide over Jan. 6 could shape 2024 – and beyondPerceptions of Jan. 6 aren’t just about the past. Diverging views of the Capitol riots may influence the political path ahead and trust in government.
Cover StoryTalk of a Trump ‘dictatorship’: What’s behind the fearsThe question of whether a second Trump term would result in the collapse of U.S. democracy has gripped pundits and political insiders. What’s bluster and what’s believable? History offers context.
May it please the court – or not – justices will decide if Trump can runWhat originally looked like a long shot effort to keep Donald Trump off the ballot has picked up momentum that is likely to carry it to the Supreme Court. What will this mean for the 2024 election?
First LookMaine's Secretary of State bars Donald Trump from primary ballotMaine’s Democratic Secretary of State unilaterally removed Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot, invoking the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment. The same Civil-War era insurrection clause was also recently used in Colorado to bar Mr. Trump.
First LookColorado Rep. Lauren Boebert seeks 'fresh start' in district switchRep. Lauren Boebert is changing congressional districts in Colorado, moving from the 3rd to the more conservative 4th District. Ms. Boebert cites the move as a "fresh start" following a controversial year, including an embarrassing incident captured on video.
DIY border fix? Texas tests limits on immigration policy.Amid concerns about record encounters with migrants at the southern U.S. border, one of the most affected states is trying to take action on its own. But is that legal?
Colorado stunner: Ballot ruling against Trump could aid himA Colorado court ruling barring Donald Trump from the state ballot because of “insurrection” is reverberating nationwide. It raises unprecedented legal questions – and also comes as a political gift to the former president.
Monitor BreakfastA lively breakfast with Cornel West, presidential candidateDr. West, a prominent intellectual, progressive activist, and now candidate for president, denied his campaign could hurt President Biden and addressed antisemitism on U.S. campuses.
The ExplainerHouse GOP backs impeachment ‘inquiry.’ What does that mean?GOP leaders say the vote was needed to counter White House stonewalling of requests for information. But even some Republicans say there’s no evidence so far of presidential wrongdoing.
Monitor BreakfastWhy Cornel West runs in 2024: Alternative to ‘fascism’ and ‘neoliberalism’Presidential candidate and public intellectual Cornel West sits down with reporters at a Monitor Breakfast to talk about his candidacy and the future of America.
FocusSchooled in ‘social justice,’ more students flock to Palestinian causeA generational divide over Israel has roiled college campuses and led to the resignation of one Ivy League president. For many, views about the conflict reflect the context in which they came of age.
Nikki Haley has some momentum. Her challenge is still immense.Some strategists say former President Donald Trump’s support is softer than it looks. But there’s a lot of ground for any rival candidate to make up.
Kevin McCarthy is leaving Congress. He’s not alone.In the U.S., the unusually high number of lawmakers stepping down has been interpreted by some as a sign of greater congressional dysfunction.
