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The ExplainerBy the numbers: The cost and consequences of the Jan. 6 riotAmid the political rhetoric over the Capitol riot, it can be easy to lose sight of what actually happened on and after Jan. 6.
Cover StoryIs Wisconsin the ultimate test of trust in voting?Wisconsin could become the premier petri dish for what happens when citizens lose trust – for valid reasons or not – in the legitimacy of a democracy’s most fundamental act.
First Look‘It is our time now’: First Cambodian American mayor sworn inOn Monday, the first Cambodian American to be elected mayor in the United States took office. Sokhary Chau, a refugee, will represent the city of Lowell, Massachusetts. A recent change to the town’s election process yielded the city’s most diverse class of officeholders.
First LookIs America still the model for democracy? Allies aren’t so sure.As the anniversary of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection approaches and changes to election laws continue to mount, President Joe Biden is facing concerns, both domestically and abroad, about the health of democracy in America.
First LookJan. 6 committee prepares findings on Trump's election challengeAfter six months of research and interviews, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection is preparing to go public with its findings. The committee, made up of seven Democrats and two Republicans, is committed to telling the full story of that day.
First LookWorking across the aisle, lawmakers deliver wins for North CarolinaNorth Carolina’s Democratic and Republican lawmakers agreed on a number of measures this year, including the first biennial budget passed since 2017.
Can New York’s new mayor put the practical in progressive?New York’s new mayor will start the new year with a to-do list of serious challenges, among them rising crime and schools and businesses reeling from the pandemic.
First LookPentagon issues new rules to keep extremism out of the militaryExtremism in the military can be particularly dangerous because of the access service members have to national security information. On Monday, the Pentagon issued detailed rules intended to keep extremism from taking root within its ranks.
First LookIn ‘giant step’ toward climate goals, EPA raises vehicle standardsThe Biden administration, on Monday, unveiled some of the most rigorous tailpipe pollution standards ever set for passenger cars and light trucks. The new rule aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and will take effect in the 2023 model year.
First LookSen. Joe Manchin 'can't' back $2T Biden bill. Final answer?Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Sunday he can't back his party’s $2 trillion Build Back Better bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s key initiative.
Jan. 6, and the larger plan to overturn the electionEmails and texts from President Donald Trump’s chief of staff have filled in gaps and provided new details about the effort by Mr. Trump and allies to overturn the 2020 election.
First LookWill the child tax credit expire? Congress is racing the clock.Since the middle of July, some parents have been receiving direct deposits of up to $300 per child through the expanded child tax credit program. But on Wednesday, that support will end, unless a divided Congress votes to extend the federal aid into 2022.
First LookHouse votes Meadows in contempt for resisting Jan. 6 investigationThe House voted Tuesday to hold Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff, in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena by the committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Prosecutors are deciding whether to move forward with the case.
First LookNo more long waits? Biden's executive order may ease bureaucracy.President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday to facilitate access to government benefits and services. The order is meant to simplify processes - and build trust - across 17 federal agencies, targeting Social Security benefits, student loans, natural disaster aid, and more.
Why GOP is stepping up fight against vaccine mandatesRepublicans say the government has overreached by requiring more than 100 million Americans to get the shot.
First LookBiden administration takes on Texas in redistricting lawsuitThe Justice Department is suing Texas over new redistricting maps, alleging the new maps do not accurately represent minority populations in the state. The office of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has fired back at the suit, calling it politically motivated.
First LookBob Dole leaves legacy as battler, for wounded vets and disabledDuring his 36-year career on Capitol Hill, Bob Dole shaped tax policy, foreign policy, farm programs, and rights for the disabled, enshrining protections against discrimination in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
First LookSenate agrees on bipartisan funding bill, avoids shutdownOn Thursday, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill by a vote of 69-28 to fund the federal government through Feb. 18, avoiding a shutdown despite contentious debate over federal vaccine mandates.
As US faces new COVID variant, calls for patience and prudenceNews of a COVID-19 variant has prompted a new wave of concern, and that creates new challenges for the government. Here’s what has happened so far.
First LookWill Stacey Abrams become America's first Black female governor?Stacey Abrams will campaign to become the nation’s first Black female governor by running in Georgia, again challenging Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. When she ran against Mr. Kemp in 2018, she lost by a margin of 1.4 percentage points.
