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First LookOath Keepers retain names of cops, politicians, soldiers on its rollsMore than 38,000 names are on the leaked membership rolls of the far-right Oath Keeper group, although many of those listed deny any current affiliation. Extremism watch groups say the group’s influence in public safety is concerning, since it took part in the Jan. 6 attack.
First LookJudge grants Trump request for special master in document searchA U.S. District Judge says an outside legal expert should review records taken from former President Donald Trump as part of a Justice Department investigation.
First Look‘Equality and democracy under assault,’ Biden says in dramatic speechPresident Joe Biden aimed a spotlight Thursday night at what he termed the extremism of former President Donald Trump’s supporters, saying it threatened American democracy. The speech embodied Mr. Biden’s shift toward stronger rhetoric ahead of the midterms.
Monitor BreakfastUnion rebound? AFL-CIO’s Shuler sees promise, long road ahead.Labor unions are increasingly popular with the U.S. public and have a friend in the White House. The AFL-CIO president says they still have a battle ahead to boost their ranks.
First LookRanked choice voting delivers Alaska its first Native representativeDemocrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaska’s U.S. House seat, beating out Sarah Palin. Ms. Peltola, who is Yup’ik, will become the first Alaska Native and its first woman elected to serve in the state’s House seat.
First LookUS states awash in cash hand out tax cuts and rebatesState governments flush with money are returning billions of dollars to their residents. Already this year, at least 31 states have enacted some form of tax cut or rebate.
Voters say they want a new political party. Will Forward be it?The U.S. electoral system is strongly stacked against third parties. But a new party can still have a big political impact – particularly if it forces the two major parties to adapt.
Why Democrats suddenly feel they might defy history, hold SenateDespite history and an unpopular president working in Republicans’ favor, control of the Senate is now a toss-up in fall elections.
Canceling student loans: What’s fair for borrowers, taxpayers?To many Americans, a Biden plan to forgive student debt lightens a millstone burdening young generations. Others say the plan is unfair to taxpayers and to past borrowers who paid in full.
FocusYoung, impatient, and intersectional: Gen Z activists tackle abortionTeenage activists see the older generation as failing to meet the moment when it comes to reproductive rights. So they’re fighting in their own way.
Biden signs a historic climate bill. So what will it actually do?The Inflation Reduction Act will allocate billions to combat climate change, lower prescription drug costs, and cut the deficit. Some say it will not impact inflation.
Did overturning Roe hand Democrats a lifeline? The view from Virginia.Pundits originally predicted that overturning Roe wouldn’t have much impact on November’s elections. But the summer is suggesting otherwise.
Mar-a-Lago warrant unsealed. What we know and what’s next.After requests from the U.S. attorney general and President Donald Trump’s lawyers, the warrant for searching Mar-a-Lago was unsealed. The intense public interest speaks directly to the proper functioning of American democracy, which relies on truth and the rule of law.
First LookEveryone wants Mar-a-Lago warrant public, ASAPFormer President Donald Trump is echoing the Department of Justice’s call for the public release of the warrant the FBI used to search his Mar-a-Lago estate. The search enraged conservatives, prompting demands for transparency around it.
Midterm matchup: When it comes to fundraising, so far Democrats leadThe president’s party often has a tough time in midterm elections, and Democrats face many challenges this fall. However, small-dollar donations offer a more nuanced picture.
First LookTrump pleads the Fifth as probe into his business intensifiesDonald Trump says he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and wouldn’t answer questions under oath in the long-running New York civil investigation into his business dealings. Mr. Trump’s children, Donald Jr. and Ivanka, have also testified in recent days.
What the Mar-a-Lago search portends for the US, and a presidentThe FBI took an unprecedented step of searching a former president’s residence. To Trump supporters, it smacked of political retribution. To opponents, the search shows that no one is above the law.
First LookIn an unprecedented move, FBI raids Trump's Mar-a-Lago homeThe FBI searched former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home for possible records that should have been turned over to the National Archives the day he left office. The raid, the first of its kind on a U.S. president, has raised strong objections among Republicans.
First LookCompassion test: Can NYC’s shelters take migrants bussed from Texas?Texas authorities are bussing migrants to New York City to spread the burden of responsibility and test a city that has proclaimed its willingness to welcome and care for all. The new arrivals will likely strain NYC’s shelter capacity and Mayor Eric Adams is crying foul.
First LookIn his second year, Biden becomes more president, less senatorPresident Joe Biden has a long political history of working across the aisle and negotiating in the Senate. Over the past months, however, he has embraced more of a facilitating role – a move welcome by experts and politicians alike.
