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First LookWill California lift its ban on travel to anti-LGBTQ+ states?In 2016, California banned government-funded travel to states with discriminatory laws against the LGBTQ+ community. Some in the state now aim to overturn that ban, saying it conflicts with other policies the state prioritizes.
First LookStates’ responses to mass shootings: Party determines policyAmid public mourning and anger after Nashville school shooting, Tennessee will likely not pass new gun control laws, due to the political party that controls the state.
Cover StoryFor the love of nature: Outdoorspeople help lawmakers bridge dividesClimate action can be politically divisive. But a love for nature is bringing people together – even in Washington.
Why some MAGA voters won’t protest for TrumpDespite a possible indictment, President Trump’s support among conservative voters looks rock solid – and building. But one place shows softening: Some followers feel abandoned by him after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and won’t protest to support him.
First LookChina’s global campaign strikes a chord in conservative UtahChina has made significant efforts to curry favor with Utah lawmakers, The Associated Press reports. As a result, state officials have delayed legislation and nixed resolutions that would have conveyed displeasure with the Chinese government.
Monitor BreakfastPlenty on Senate Intel Chair Mark Warner’s breakfast plateAt a Monitor Breakfast last week, Sen. Mark Warner served up nuggets on TikTok, China, Russia – and Adam Sandler.
First LookTrump invokes Jan. 6 at Waco rally ahead of possible chargesA defiant and incendiary Donald Trump, facing a potential indictment, held the first rally of his 2024 presidential campaign Saturday in Waco, Texas, a city made famous by deadly resistance against law enforcement.
First LookBiden, Trudeau to announce agreement on border migrationPresident Joe Biden arrived in Canada on Thursday with a focus on big global issues. The two nations are also expected to announce an agreement on migration on Friday that will allow both countries to turn away migrants seeking asylum at their borders.
First LookTeens on TikTok? New Utah law says ask your parents first.Utah’s Gov. Spencer Cox signed a pair of measures requiring parental consent before kids can sign up for sites like TikTok and Instagram. The new laws also limit time spent on social media and require age verification for anyone using social media.
First LookHouse hears Uyghur testimonies on human rights abuses in ChinaA special House committee hearing on Thursday included testimonies from two Uyghur women detained by the Chinese government in “reeducation” camps. The U.S. joins a global effort to raise awareness of the mistreatment of the Uyghur community in China.
Congress grills TikTok CEO. Will a ban follow?The question over whether to ban TikTok sits at the nexus of two broader debates: how to regulate increasingly influential social media platforms, and how to foster U.S. interests as China’s economic and military power grows.
First LookWhy is a California caste discrimination bill drawing mixed reviews?A bill proposed in California would add caste as a protected anti-discrimination category. People of South Asian descent have advocated for such legislation, though opponents say it might draw attention to groups already facing discrimination.
First LookArkansas moves to define gender use of public school bathroomsArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice, making Arkansas the fourth state to enact such a restriction. The law takes effect later this summer.
First LookNew US national monuments to protect both the sacred and scientificPresident Joe Biden is establishing national monuments. In Nevada, a desert mountain sacred to Native Americans will be protected in addition to the U.S. Army Castner Range in El Paso, Texas, and a marine sanctuary in remote waters near Hawaii.
Monitor BreakfastSen. Mark Warner: Big risks to tackle from banks to TikTokFrom his vantage point on both banking and intelligence committees, Sen. Mark Warner spoke at a Monitor Breakfast on Monday about the recent bank turmoil, TikTok, and the handling of classified documents.
Trump hush money case: The merits and the politicsThe indictment of former U.S. President Donald Trump would set off an unprecedented political drama, with the complexity of the case complicating the path ahead.
First LookWyoming becomes first state with explicit ban on abortion pillsWyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed into law the nation’s first explicit ban on abortion pills since they became the predominant choice for abortion in the U.S. in recent years.
Why Biden’s tack to center should come as no shockPresident Joe Biden appears to be repositioning for a 2024 reelection campaign by shifting toward the center on issues like crime, oil, and immigration.
The ExplainerFamily detentions? Why Biden is tacking right on immigration.President Joe Biden’s recent shift on immigration policy shows the challenge of balancing order and compassion. It may also reflect concerns about a coming surge at the border, following the rollback of a pandemic-era measure.
First LookCan a federal judge overturn the FDA? Abortion pill case to decide.Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of Texas is weighing a high-stakes lawsuit from Christian conservatives aimed at overturning the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of an abortion pill.
