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Pandemic emergency is over. Societal shifts linger.The pandemic health emergency is officially over. But some related societal shifts could be lasting, from more remote work to a rise in children’s screen time.
Biden targets power plant emissions. How does your state stack up?As the Biden administration proposes new power plant rules to address climate change, our chart package looks at current emissions and how to fund a transition.
FocusLifesaving or harmful? Trans care debate barrels toward 2024.A tsunami of transgender-related bills is being driven by political strategy on the right and broader unease over the dramatic rise in trans youth.
First LookWill Donald Trump's raucous NH town hall set the tone for 2024 race?Former President Donald Trump dug in on what many say are unsubstantiated claims during a tense CNN town hall. He downplayed the violence on Jan. 6, 2021, and said the United States “might as well” default on its debt obligation.
First LookWhy House GOP is unlikely to expel criminally charged SantosAs Republican Rep. George Santos faces criminal charges, his fellow GOP members weigh expelling him against protecting their already narrow House majority. They are likely to follow past precedents in Congress and wait for the legal process to play out.
How Carroll v. Trump revealed #MeToo era’s impactThe verdict against Donald Trump could go beyond implications for the former president, potentially signaling a greater willingness to believe women’s stories of assault.
First LookArrested for fraud: George Santos indicted on 13 chargesU.S. Rep. George Santos has been arrested on federal criminal charges. The indictment says the New York Republican induced supporters to donate to a company under the false pretense the money would be used to support his campaign.
First LookTitle 42 ends this week. What does that mean for migrants?Title 42, a Trump-era policy restricting asylum during the pandemic, is ending this week. The Biden administration is preparing for an expected increase in immigration, while critics are concerned that a quick processing procedure won’t be fair.
First LookRare cooperation: Texas GOPs cast votes for stricter gun lawsRepublican representatives are helping advance a bill in the Texas House that proposes raising the purchase age for AR-style rifles. Rep. Sam Harless says “every kid has a right to go to school and feel safe.”
Debt limit: A political chasm over fiscal responsibilityCongressional leaders will meet with President Joe Biden to try to avert a default on the national debt and ensuing harm for the U.S. economy.
The ExplainerNo more gas stoves? New York is first state to ban gas in new buildings.New York state’s ban on natural gas in new construction has critics, but also supporters who say it’s an important step toward net-zero emissions.
First Look'Enough is enough': Bipartisan bill sets guardrails for social mediaTwo Democrats and two Republicans in the Senate are working together to introduce legislation that would protect children from the dark corners of the online world. The bipartisan bill would prevent children under the age of 13 from using social media.
First LookAhead of 2024, DeSantis takes aim at diversity, pronoun mandatesFlorida Republicans passed bills that ban diversity programs and prohibit schools’ enforcement of pronouns not corresponding to biological sex. Gov. Ron DeSantis will sign the bills into law as part of his agenda for his potential White House run.
First LookVermont first state to cover nonresidents under assisted suicide lawVermont has become the first state to allow nonresidents to take advantage of its law allowing medically assisted suicide. Nine other states allow the practice for their residents. Critics say these laws need better safeguards to protect the vulnerable.
Between Trump and DeSantis, Nikki Haley sees an openingThe former South Carolina governor could be uniquely positioned to unite the GOP’s warring factions. All she needs is for the frontrunners to fail.
First LookMouse divided: Disney, DeSantis continue to duke it out in courtDisney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are continuing their fraught legal battle. Disney World’s governing board, made up of Mr. DeSantis’ appointees, is now suing the entertainment group for unlawfully delegating governmental authority to a private entity.
First LookHow is Biden’s quick asylum screening plan different from Trump’s?The Biden administration is implementing a new system for fast-track asylum screenings at the border, with interviews conducted by immigration officials and access to legal counsel. Critics doubt its effectiveness after issues under Donald Trump’s system.
First Look‘No time to waste’: Yellen, experts urge Congress to act on debt limitTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified Congress that the United States could default on its debt much sooner than expected if legislators don’t change course soon. Waiting “until the last minute ... can cause serious harm,” she said.
First Look'Coloradoans deserve to be safe': Gov. Polis signs gun control billsFive months after a mass shooting in an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Denver, Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis signed four bills aiming to restrict gun access. Opponents are suing over these bills, labeling them as encroachments on Second Amendment rights.
First LookBiden's latest immigration plan: US foreign processing centersThe Biden administration’s new immigration plan expects a post-pandemic surge of immigration from Central and South America. The plan will increase foreign migration centers, lift the number of refugees admitted, and more swiftly process asylum-seekers.
