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First LookNew union law elevates farmworkers' voices in CaliforniaCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed a measure Wednesday that allows farmworkers to vote by mail in union elections. The new law follows weeks of marches and rallies from farmworkers who risked their jobs to push for easier unionization.
Cover StoryWhy the Republican Party’s future may be decided in ArizonaWill the Republican party follow Barry Goldwater or Donald Trump? In Arizona, a GOP divide offers insights to the party’s future.
The ExplainerNew York is suing Donald Trump for fraud. Three questions.Where does a country draw a line between launching investigations for political motives and ensuring that the rule of law applies to every citizen, even the powerful?
FocusWith buses and planes, GOP governors put border crisis in spotlightDecried by Democrats for using migrants as political pawns, Republicans say they want Northern cities to get a taste of what border towns are facing.
First LookCourt lifts hold on classified Trump papers, now free for scrutinyJudges from an appeals court in Atlanta lifted a hold on the classified documents seized by federal agents from the former president’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Investigators can now use the documents to determine whether Mr. Trump should face criminal charges.
First LookBattles over Western water seep into tight US Senate racesAs cities in Arizona and Nevada continue to experience drought, water supply is playing a significant role in U.S. Senate races. Democratic incumbents up for reelection hope that federal drought-relief funding will help at the ballot box.
First LookNew York attorney general sues Trump and company, alleges fraudNew York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Donald Trump and his company for engaging in various forms of fraud. Among other possible penalties, Ms. James is seeking to bar Mr. Trump and his three adult children from heading companies in New York.
How Ron DeSantis trumped Trump with migrant movePreparing for a likely 2024 presidential run that could pit him against his former mentor, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is showing a Trump-like ability to command the media spotlight.
The ExplainerThe Supreme Court case that could reshape US electionsWhat’s the best way to run free and fair elections? Proponents of one legal theory say state legislatures should have that power, unchecked by courts, governors, or state constitutions. Critics say there is no historical precedent and it could damage the vote.
First LookMassachusetts women on track to make electoral history this fallIn Massachusetts, a state which has lagged in electing female candidates, women lead races for governor and attorney general. This fall could shape up to be a historic year in the state, with five of six statewide electoral primaries won by women.
First LookUS Southern Republican governors transport more migrants northRepublican governors have been sending migrants to cities such as Washington D.C., New York, and Chicago to show their opposition to Biden administration border policies. Two flights arrived in Martha’s Vineyard on Sept. 14, paid for by Florida’s governor.
Behind a coal mine strike: Who cares for workers in a fading industry?Coal miners have been on strike for 18 months in Alabama. Their struggle points to the wider search for a “just transition” for an industry squeezed by energy trends and the fight against climate change.
First LookWin for Wisconsin voters with disabilities, other states persistA federal judge in Wisconsin ruled that voters with disabilities may receive support in returning their mail-in ballots. In other states, obtaining adequate protection for these voters is still an issue, but advocacy groups are working to change that.
First LookRailway labor strike averted with tentative deal made by BidenAmtrak is rescheduling canceled trains after railroad workers reached a tentative union deal that would ensure better benefits and working conditions. President Joe Biden announced the deal Sept. 15, saying it will keep the “critical rail system” working.
First LookNew fuel in abortion debate: Graham introduces nationwide banRepublican senator Lindsey Graham has introduced a bill that would ban abortion nationwide after 15 weeks of pregnancy, alarming Democrats. The bill, which is unlikely to pass, underscores Republican preferences for abortion restrictions, say lawmakers.
First LookMore gridlock ahead? US House moderates head for the exit.After recent redistricting, moderates in the U.S. House of Representatives are leaving office at an unusually high rate. This could accelerate a decades-long trend that has seen the House grow increasingly polarized.
First LookWhat’s next for Jan. 6 panel? A subpoena-filled sprint to the end.The Jan. 6 committee isn’t finished. Eyeing the year’s end as its tentative deadline, the committee is issuing a slew of new subpoenas and working toward a final written report as it continues its investigation into the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Monitor BreakfastSecretary Cardona’s ABCs of building respect for teachersAt a Monitor Breakfast, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called on local governments to respect teachers, from granting more agency to providing better working conditions and competitive pay.
First LookShifting demographics in suburban Atlanta prompt GOP to head northGeorgia’s Republican Party is relying on voters in the state’s northern mountain region as Atlanta suburbs become more diversified. Northern Georgia, which voted Andrew Clyde and Marjorie Taylor Greene into Congress, remains majority Republican.
Monitor BreakfastLabor unions and workers’ deeper quest for respectAFL-CIO President Liz Shuler says she hears common themes from workers around the U.S. Those issues have implications beyond economics.
