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‘You held the line’: Police heroism in spotlight at Jan. 6 hearingPolice testified about defending the Capitol at an emotional congressional hearing, where their courage shone through the swirling politics.
As Congress launches new Jan. 6 inquiry, a push for the truthIs it possible to get to the bottom of an intensely political event without being political? Congress’ Jan. 6 inquiry launches Tuesday.
First LookAs courts battle legality of DACA, new applicants cling to hopeA U.S. federal judge ruled July 16 the DACA program is illegal, leaving some 90,000 young immigrants in limbo without legal status or a clear path to follow. The program remains intact for existing participants.
First LookPelosi names second Republican to Capitol insurrection panelRep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois was named Sunday to a special House committee investigating the Capitol riot. He joins Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming.
First LookCalifornia's recall election is now set. Can the GOP oust Newsom?The ballot for California’s recall election is set, with 46 candidates vying to replace incumbent Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. But while Republicans are eager to get Mr. Newsom out of office, they are still divided as to who should replace him.
First LookYounger Texas Democrats push for aggressive tacticsNationwide, progressives newly elected to office are pushing a more combative strategy within the Democratic Party. In Texas, this trend has produced a confrontational approach to blocking the GOP voting bill.
First LookWho did it? US says China responsible for Microsoft hack.On Monday, the Biden administration faulted China for the Microsoft Exchange email hack earlier this year, and the Justice Department charged four Chinese nationals in another hacking campaign. Officials say this indicates an ongoing Chinese cybersecurity threat.
First LookBiden pledges appeal of ‘deeply disappointing’ DACA rulingA federal judge has deemed the DACA program, which has protected hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation, illegal. President Joe Biden pledges a Justice Department appeal.
In Senate, an urgent bridge-building effortA group of bipartisan senators has agreed to a blueprint for overhauling America’s infrastructure, but hammering out the details will require trust.
First LookGuaranteed income plan passes in CA, other states may followDespite critics’ claim that guaranteed income reduces work incentives, the idea has been gaining popularity across the U.S., with California’s adoption of a taxpayer-funded program being the latest in a series of experiments with monthly cash payments.
First LookExpanded child tax credit issues first round of paymentMillions of families across the United States with children under 18 will begin to receive cash payments from the government. The tax credit is key to the Biden administration’s goal of cutting child poverty. Critics say it will foster dependence on government support.
First LookTexas Democrats flee to Washington as GOP threatens arrestAfter Texas Democrats fled the state to prevent the passage of voting restrictions by denying a quorum, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened the group with arrest. Earlier, House Republicans authorized state troopers to find and corral the missing legislators.
First LookOil drilling digs deeper under Biden’s watchMore than 2,100 oil permits have been approved since January despite President Joe Biden’s campaign pledges to end new drilling on federal lands. While a drilling ban would reduce emissions, it could also hinder bipartisan cooperation on clean energy, analysts say.
The ExplainerTaking on Big Tech: What the Federal Trade Commission can doIs it possible to rein in the vast marketplace clout of Big Tech firms with antitrust rules? Lina Khan at the Federal Trade Commission is a believer.
‘Completely uncharted territory’: The threat to US democracy in 2024A Harvard scholar talks about how the U.S. differs from Chile and Hungary – and how serious a threat U.S. democracy faces in the next election cycle.
First LookTexas GOP pushes voting restrictions as Dems consider walkoutVoting restrictions pushed by Texas Republicans have drawn the largest turnout against a bill the state has seen this year as Democrats contemplate a second walkout that would leave the Texas House with too few members to conduct valid proceedings.
As pandemic wanes, border debate takes new twistsPresident Biden’s border balancing act is getting tougher as the pandemic ends and he reverses many of former President Trump’s policies.
BLM and Floyd protests were largely peaceful, data confirmsThese charts cast a fresh light on perceptions that protests against racism and police brutality have been violent.
First LookCensorship or moderation? Trump sues Big Tech.Former President Donald Trump claimed that he and other conservatives were wrongfully censored by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube in a class-action lawsuit that legal experts say is likely to fail.
Focus‘Personnel is policy’: How progressives are shaping Biden administrationA strategic two-year effort to land key presidential appointments is helping progressives advance their policies without waiting for Congress.
