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The ExplainerCOVID origins: Why is the lab leak hypothesis getting a fresh look?After being characterized as a conspiracy theory, the possibility that COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan laboratory is getting renewed attention.
First LookStrict Trump-era rules for migrants fleeing violence reversedThe U.S. government ended Trump administration policies that made it harder for migrants to gain asylum based on domestic or gang violence. The move, lauded by immigration advocates, comes as high numbers of migrants arrive on the U.S. southern border.
Climate conundrum: Tax on emissions is pragmatic but unpopularJoe Biden is seeking an unprecedented level of U.S. reductions in greenhouse gas emissions – yet shying away from one major tool for doing that.
FocusIn New York, crime spike is top of voters’ mindsSome of the Democrats hoping to become New York’s next mayor are calling for more policing. So far, they’ve been leading in the polls.
Inheritance, fairness, and the billionaire classAsking the rich to pay more in taxes has long been broadly popular, in the name of fairness. President Biden kindles new debate over how to do it.
Poverty in the US persists. Would the ‘Third Reconstruction’ help?Rooted in Martin Luther King’s legacy, the Poor People’s Campaign pushes against poverty with some lawmakers' support for the “Third Reconstruction.”
First LookTikTok survives Trump ban as Biden administration plans reviewThe Biden administration has scrapped Trump-era bans on TikTok and Wechat. The administration plans to conduct reviews aimed at assessing national security risks with technology tied to China.
Behind stalled bill: Infrastructure is about visions for AmericaPresident Biden’s American Jobs Plan aims to battle global warming, address inequality, and more – areas traditionally outside the scope of infrastructure.
Ballot initiatives give voters a voice: Are states listening?A legal tangle in Mississippi shows how ballot initiatives, a symbol of direct democracy, face pressure from other political institutions.
Election laws, 2024, and the future of democracyBetween Jan. 1 and May 14, at least 14 states enacted 22 new bills that restrict access to the vote. Sixty-one bills are progressing through 18 state legislatures.
First LookConservatives stake their claim to climate activism in MiamiClimate action has long been seen as a liberal cause. But for a group of right-leaning environmentalists, who recently held a climate rally in Miami, combating climate change is a conservative cause, too.
FocusLab leak? Why Congress is split on investigating COVID’s origins.Republicans want Congress to investigate the lab leak theory. Democrats are wary of a politicized process.
First LookBiden pleads for action as voting rights tug-of-war continuesDuring the centennial anniversary of Tulsa’s race massacre, President Biden called on Democratic lawmakers to protect voters’ rights as Republicans in Texas and other states pass new restrictions making it tougher to cast ballots.
FocusIs Roe about to unravel? The view from Mississippi’s only abortion clinic.One clinic in Mississippi is at the fulcrum of a U.S. Supreme Court case that could reshape the legal landscape on abortion.
First LookA new era: Black women aim for higher political officeAs the political influence of Black women increases, many of them are gearing up to run for governorships and Senate seats, two areas of government where they’ve been historically underrepresented.
First LookSenate votes against bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 Capitol riotThe Senate voted 54-35 to halt a 10-member, bipartisan commission to examine the fatal events that transpired on Jan. 6 when Trump supporters overcame police and broke into the Capitol.
Why are parents so mad in one of America’s best school districts?Across the U.S., parents who say mental health and learning loss were not emphasized enough during the pandemic are recalling school board members.
As crises recede, Biden’s agenda faces uphill climbThe sense of urgency behind the president’s big infrastructure bill is waning, while other legislative priorities have stalled.
Many Americans don’t trust elections. What can be done?Leading up to the 2020 vote, about 6 in 10 Americans didn’t trust the outcome to be fair. Rebuilding trust now looks like a high civic priority.
First LookBorder wall or Capitol fence? D.C. divided on $1.9B spending bill.The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to fortify the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection. Some Republicans would prefer to allocate those funds toward building a border wall. The bill now moves to a divided Senate.
