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First LookThese Republicans want to restore trust in elections. It’s ‘the right thing to do.’A group of Republican lawmakers has formed a coalition to combat election misinformation distrust. They aim to safeguard democracy.
Monitor BreakfastWhy 'two Montana guys' are duking it out in the SenateSen. Steve Daines of Montana, chair of the Republicans' Senate campaign committee, told reporters at a Monitor Breakfast that he and the state’s other senator, Jon Tester, "get along just fine." So why is one trying to get the other fired?
Trust in the media has tanked. Are we entering a ‘post-news’ era?Declining trust in news media is partly about navigating a tsunami of digital content. Do people want unbiased news? How do they judge quality?
Will young voters ditch Biden over Israel? For most, it’s not a priority.Despite students clashing with authorities on campuses nationwide, most young people are far more focused on the economy than on the Mideast.
Monitor BreakfastSenate map favors the GOP. But Steve Daines won’t predict a ‘red wave.’At a Monitor Breakfast with reporters, the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee kept expectations in check.
First LookThe most powerful person in the House? It’s not the speaker. It’s Hakeem Jeffries.Democratic votes helped pass recent aid bills – and would seem to mean GOP Speaker Mike Johnson is safe from a potential ouster. Behind it all is Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who’s demonstrated an alternative to dysfunction and chaos: governing.
As campus protests flare, Congress seeks reckoning on antisemitismConservatives have urged U.S. college leaders to crack down on antisemitism. Now a bipartisan bill in Congress amplifies that message, but also reveals the complexities of defining what antisemitism is.
Could Nikki Haley be Trump’s running mate? Don’t rule it out.Nikki Haley’s strong showing in Pennsylvania’s recent Republican primary may give Donald Trump something to think about, even if vice presidential picks don’t typically move the needle in elections.
Building takeovers push campus protests into volatile new phasePro-Palestinian protesters are occupying buildings at Columbia University and other U.S. campuses, escalating the stakes and risks for those involved.
FocusCompeting pressures of activism, order test US collegesAs calls for campus order and safety rise alongside voices of anti-Israel protest, colleges and their leaders are facing an extraordinary test. The pressures are coming from both inside and outside.
Trump hush money trial after Week 1: Fees, favors, and a tabloid publisherThe role of David Pecker in Donald Trump’s hush money trial has underscored how much Mr. Trump and tabloid publishing have had in common.
First LookTikTok’s 270-day countdown starts today. What could happen to the app?President Joe Biden signed a bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest from the app or face a nationwide ban. But legal fights are expected, and the effects won’t immediately be apparent. Here’s what to know.
First LookRepublican lawmakers see success with campaign against college DEI programsConservatives are banning diversity, equity, and inclusion centers and initiatives at state universities – changing long-established norms in these schools’ programs.
Less Rose Garden, more travel: Biden energizes his campaignPresident Biden has been more visible as of late, traveling to battleground states and emphasizing key issues like abortion. It signals a new, more vigorous phase in the campaign.
Here are the three keys to Trump’s defense in hush money lawsuitDefense lawyers said that they will portray the government’s witness as a liar, distance Mr. Trump from hush money, and show holes in the case.
First LookThe House passes aid packages for Ukraine and Israel, ending months of wranglingCongressional leaders pushed aside opposition from hard-right conservatives to complete the $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session. The Senate would still need to approve the measures in the coming days.
On Columbine anniversary, a nation divided over gunsA quarter century after the Columbine massacre, Americans continue to square off over the interplay of guns, safety, health, and freedom.
Rifts in both parties as Congress weighs aid to Ukraine, IsraelLawmakers face growing political pressure from their parties over aid to Israel and Ukraine. Some say politics have obscured serious security debates.
First LookMayorkas impeachment trial heads to the Senate. Why it likely won’t go far.The impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is headed to the Senate. It could be over before it begins. “Impeachment should never be used to settle a policy disagreement,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
Why Trump criminal trial is about more than hush moneyThe so-called hush money case has been billed as one of the less important lawsuits facing former President Donald Trump. But it’s the one underway.
