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First LookThousands of ballots rejected in Texas' test of GOP voting lawsThe Texas primary on Tuesday gave a preview for the 2022 midterm elections as well the strict voting measures GOP lawmakers have put in place across the country. Under the new rules, Texas counties rejected thousands of ballots from voters of both parties.
Health agencies have lost public trust: Can that be fixed?As the pandemic enters its most hopeful phase in months, distrust in the public health system lingers – leaving work ahead for both agencies and Congress.
On Ukraine, Congress rediscovers bipartisan spirit – for nowCongress has rallied behind the president’s calls to help Ukraine. How long that unity can last remains to be seen.
First LookRussia, US inflation top priorities in Biden's State of the UnionRussian aggression, rising cost of living in the U.S., and the fading coronavirus were prime issues in President Biden’s first State of the Union address Tuesday evening. The polarized Congress showed unity in support of Ukraine.
FocusPolitics of pessimism: Why neither party is selling the American dreamEven before the crisis in Europe and the COVID-19 pandemic upended a sense of stability, U.S. political rhetoric had taken a dark turn.
First LookTexas crossroads: Primary offers preview of 2022 midtermsOn Tuesday, the 2022 midterm election season kicks off in Texas with primaries that will test the degree of loyalty to former President Donald Trump on the Republican side and the struggle between moderates and progressives on the Democratic side.
State of the Union: Can Biden meet the moment?Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created a point of unity behind which President Joe Biden can rally the nation, at a time of several major crises.
First LookFirst Jan. 6 criminal trial begins. Will the charges stick?The first trial of a Capitol riot case begins this week in a Washington courthouse, with jury selection starting Monday. The trial outcome could influence how the hundreds of other Capitol riot cases are prosecuted in the coming months.
Ukraine attack: Putin target may be democracy, near and farIt is a paradox of democracy that it can appear weak and threatening at the same time. Whatever challenges it is facing, a Ukraine version may have been undesirable for Putin.
Are Americans willing to sacrifice for Ukraine?Russia’s assault on Ukraine is unlike anything Europe has seen since World War II. As the U.S. and allies respond, which American trait will prove uppermost: a desire to protect democracy or a reluctance to wade into foreign fights?
First LookChild poverty is on the rise in the US, study showsIn the month since Biden’s expanded child tax credit payments ended, the number of children living in poverty in the United States jumped by an estimated 3.7 million. The end of monthly payments and high inflation rates are contributing to the rise, say analysts.
First LookAfter 20 years, what happens to Guantanamo Bay’s prisoners?In January 2002, the first detainees arrived at the Guantanamo Bay detention center. U.S. officials have now determined more than half of the 39 men held indefinitely without charge can be safely released to their homelands or sent to another country.
First LookNational Guard troops go to DC ahead of possible trucker protestAs talk of a U.S. trucker protest modeled after the convoys in Canada gains steam in online forums, Washington is planning ahead. On Tuesday, the Pentagon approved the deployment of 700 National Guard troops to the District of Columbia.
First LookBanned from Twitter, Trump launches a social media appFormer President Donald Trump was banned from social media platforms following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. On Monday, he launched the new Truth Social media app.
Biden and Democrats face up to biggest political liability: InflationAfter initial dismissals, President Biden is making clear he takes inflation – an economic problem that touches nearly everyone – seriously.
Cover StoryCan a city be too liberal for Californians? San Francisco tests limits.San Francisco’s progressive policies haven’t kept up with crisis-level social welfare needs – causing political backlash that may signal a deeper shift in liberals’ commitment to compassion-driven governance.
US warily eyes another front in Ukraine-Russia conflict: CyberspaceRussia has never launched a cyberattack that utilizes its full range of capabilities. Tensions in Ukraine are worrying the U.S. about escalation.
First LookJury rejects Sarah Palin's libel suit against The New York TimesOn Tuesday, a New York jury rejected former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s libel suit against The New York Times. Ms. Palin had sued the newspaper in 2017, claiming it damaged her reputation with an editorial linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting.
Why Americans struggle over the future of masculinityIn the United States and nations from China to Brazil, concerns rise about masculinity under attack.
First LookStop the ticker: Should lawmakers be able to speculate on stocks?After a series of scandals around questionable stock trades by members of Congress, several bipartisan bills are working their way through the legislature to curtail the practice. How strict should the new rules should be?
