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Trump on trial: What to know as case moves toward pivotal witnessDonald Trump’s hush money trial has seen dramatic testimony this week. But the most confrontational and legally important moment may be yet to come.
- Trump on trial: What to know as case moves toward pivotal witness
Donald Trump’s hush money trial has seen dramatic testimony this week. But the most confrontational and legally important moment may be yet to come.
Israel arms shipment on hold as US weighs new accountabilityAmerica’s role as a major backer of Israel’s military is coming under rare, rising scrutiny due to the war in Gaza. Our charts put the debate in context.
First LookColorado has a history of mass shootings. But Democrats nixed recent gun control bill.Colorado has a checkered past when it comes to guns. Democrats recently joined Republicans in the state house to defeat a semi-automatic weapons ban to find a solution that satisfies both the state’s hunters and those affected by mass shootings.
First LookColumbia Law grads lost commencement. And clerkships, as judges boycott alums.Federal clerkships are prestigious and hard to secure positions for many law school graduates. But those few spots may diminish even further for Columbia Law graduates after some conservative judges announced a boycott on hiring them.
Trump vows to fire bureaucrats. Here’s why Biden is trying to stop him.Americans have declining confidence in the civil service. The two presidential front-runners disagree on whether these workers are nonpartisan.
Teacher apprentice programs are growing. Nevada offers a model.One obstacle keeping people from careers in teaching is the cost of training. Enter apprenticeship programs.
First LookBy 2025, colleges could pay their top athletes directly – but what would be fair?Nearly three years after name, image, likeness laws changed amateur college sports, an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA wants to ensure more money ends up in the pockets of student athletes.
First LookFederal funds helped millions get online. As they expire, cities face a new digital gap.The Affordable Connectivity Program provides internet access to 23 million people – a significant plank of the U.S. social safety net. But funding will likely run out in the coming weeks.
First LookTeachers at a Florida school were burned out. Then they were given the freedom to be creative.A Florida high school in Boca Raton is experimenting with letting teachers design their own curriculums and courses. Inspired by the creativity of faculty, students are designing apps and diving head first into experiential education.
First LookFacebook ads helped Trump win in 2016. AI might help him in 2024.Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign is using artificial intelligence to parse tons of data and find persuadable voters with the help of Brad Parscale’s AI company. Mr. Parscale helped propel Mr. Trump to the White House with Facebook ads in 2016.
Cover StoryWhy Dallas wants police to adopt a ‘light footprint’ while fighting crimePolice tactics in high-crime neighborhoods have long caused controversy. Texas has a plan to change that with community help and “light footprint” policing.
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?
In deterrence we trust? Cold War nuclear questions make a comeback.The risks of nuclear weapons have reappeared in global headlines. Containing those risks may hinge on communication as well as a “peace through strength” tradition.
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.
Flight delayed? Air traffic control woes go beyond what FAA bill would fix.Frustrated with air travel? America’s air traffic controllers are overstretched, and the FAA reauthorization bill, if passed, is just one step of many needed to support this vital work.
First LookCities say the cost of dollar stores – food deserts, crime – aren’t worth itDollar General and Dollar Store have expanded their footprint due to higher grocery prices. But U.S. town and city officials are looking to curb their growth, citing their effects on local economies like crime, food desert, and small business decline.
