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Can Trump bypass the Senate to ram through controversial nominees like Matt Gaetz?President-elect Trump’s allies say the Constitution allows him to make recess appointments for top offices, by forcing the Senate out of session. Such a move could mean a Supreme Court fight.
First LookTransgender Day of Remembrance raises awareness of violence against trans peopleTransgender Day of Remembrance is marked by vigils, memorials, and a sense of unease among advocates after this year’s election result. Transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to be victims of violence.
The pandemic roar subsided, but mask wars rumble onSome states are passing antimask laws, citing public safety concerns. Critics see a threat to privacy and to the ability to protest anonymously.
Ukraine fires US long-range missiles at Russia. What that means for the war.Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles to attack Russia comes as both sides are positioning for peace talks once Donald Trump becomes president.
Howard University hoped to make history. Now it’s ready for a different role.Kamala Harris hoped to declare victory at Howard University on election night. Today, students at one of America’s top HBCUs wrestle with the fallout.
- Howard University hoped to make history. Now it’s ready for a different role.
Kamala Harris hoped to declare victory at Howard University on election night. Today, students at one of America’s top HBCUs wrestle with the fallout.
Millions in rural America lack reliable internet. How Massachusetts towns got online.Millions of Americans in rural areas lack access to fast, reliable broadband internet. It's an equity problem that communities are starting to solve.
First LookTrump takes office in January. Here’s how Biden is spending his final days as president.The Biden administration is working to solidify the outgoing president’s legacy before he leaves office in January. Current moves include infrastructure spending, pushing toward environmental goals, sending aid to Ukraine, and confirming judicial picks.
First LookSpirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as it struggles to recover from pandemic lossesSpirit Airlines, known for its rock-bottom fares and hidden fees, is filing for bankruptcy following a heavy decline in revenue. In the coming months, it says customers can continue to book and fly as it navigates the bankruptcy process.
The ExplainerTrump plans the ‘largest deportation’ ever. Here’s how it might start.President-elect Trump and key immigration advisers are preparing to follow through on his promise of mass deportations. But the effort faces legal and logistical uncertainties.
Nomination of RFK Jr. reflects a broader shake-up in the politics of healthThe pandemic turned many people against public health experts – creating the opening that has resulted in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Cabinet nomination.
First LookMakeup of the US House hardly changed, leaving GOP to work with a slim majorityVoters stuck with the status quo on Election Day, ensuring that Republicans will hold onto a thin majority in the House and producing barely any change to the makeup of the chamber.
‘Elderly’ or ‘older’? Advocates and a dictionary address language on aging.Experts on aging want to change how we talk about people who are growing older. They’ve gotten the Oxford English Dictionary to agree.
Cover StoryWomen in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’As more women enter skilled construction trades, they are laying a foundation to succeed in a rough-and-tumble world of labor union brotherhoods.
First LookThe Onion has purchased Infowars. How it’s the latest twist in Alex Jones’ legal saga.The Onion bought Alex Jones’ Infowars after he filed personal bankruptcy. Families of Sandy Hook Elementary School victims successfully sued Mr. Jones and his company for defamation and emotional distress, with judges awarding them $1.5 billion in damages.
First LookA bulldozer turned up an ancient Indigenous site. Now a forester fights to save it.A U.S. Forest Service archeologist has sent a letter to federal officials detailing illegal behavior by North Carolina forest managers, the latest development in a whistleblower case. He alleges they have damaged Native American historic sites for years.
Trump promised to pardon Jan. 6 felons. Where does that stand now?President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll pardon many of those convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol – a potentially controversial precedent.
- Trump promised to pardon Jan. 6 felons. Where does that stand now?
President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll pardon many of those convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol – a potentially controversial precedent.
Trump’s eye-popping Cabinet picks show his top priority: LoyaltyDonald Trump’s controversial Cabinet choices came after other picks that were deemed more credible. It’s now a litmus test for Republican senators.
Worries rise over a Trump ‘warrior board’ to remove officers ‘unfit for leadership’Donald Trump’s pick of Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, coupled with reports of a possible review board to oust some military leaders, sends ripples of concern throughout the defense establishment.
