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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.
First LookStudent journalists covering campus protests face attacks, threats – and final examsStudent journalists covering campus protests are dealing with the unique challenges and advantages of reporting on their peers and schools. Some have faced attacks, threats of arrest, and ethical questions – all while still studying for final exams.
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.
First LookHundreds arrested in New York as conflicts escalate over campus Gaza protestsCounter-protesters and law enforcement drove violent altercations at pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations across the U.S. Clashes broke out at UCLA, and NYPD officers arrested about 300 demonstrators at Columbia University and City College.
First LookMarijuana set to become ‘less dangerous’ in the US. What does that mean?Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, legally on par with heroin. The Justice Department has proposed to reclassify it as Schedule III, a less dangerous drug. Some advocates say the move doesn’t go far enough, while opponents say it goes too far.
Police are begging lawmakers to stop relaxing gun laws. Charlotte shows why.A Charlotte shootout left four officers dead as a man used a gun to resist arrest. There is growing strain between police and politicians over gun laws.
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.
These cities raised taxes – for child care. How it’s changing parents’ lives.Local governments are stepping in to assist parents facing child care hurdles. How are these efforts, funded by voters, changing the landscape?
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction was overturned. What does that mean for #MeToo?While women's rights experts say the overturned conviction of Harvey Weinstein is dispiriting, they point to substantive #MeToo progress that is tough to undo.
CommentaryMillions of adults need help reading. Why the US needs to change course.As the U.S. considers how to improve reading instruction for young students, it shouldn't forget grown-ups, our commentator says. How could their hopes be better addressed?
First LookAmericans don’t trust self-driving semis. We’re about to share the road with them.Aurora Innovation plans to put driverless tractor-trailer trucks on Interstate 45 later this year. Autonomous trucks will be safer than human drivers, experts say, but the vehicles have drawn skepticism from safety advocates.
Beyond TikTok ban: How one state is grappling with teens and scrollingTeens and officials recognize social media can have both positive and harmful effects on mental health. New York state is seeking a middle ground on finding solutions.
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.
- Trump hush money trial after Week 1: Fees, favors, and a tabloid publisher
The role of David Pecker in Donald Trump’s hush money trial has underscored how much Mr. Trump and tabloid publishing have had in common.
How a pioneering library pays forward its proud legacy (video)The revival of a cultural institution means so much more if the community it serves makes use of it. In this companion video to his reported story, the Monitor’s videographer takes us inside Western Library in Louisville, Kentucky, to show both its innovative drive and its public reception.
Trump may lose immunity case – but in a way that gives him a big winThe Supreme Court Thursday weighed former President Donald Trump’s claim that he has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts while he was in office.
To combat racism and antisemitism, John Eaves empowers college studentsA former Georgia politician, who is Black and Jewish, saw an opportunity to bring students from both those groups together. His approach offers a timely model for civil discourse on campus.
Sam Schultz: A heart for service on the US-Mexico borderAid worker Sam Schultz came out of retirement to organize volunteers, food, water, and shelter for migrants coming over the border.
