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First LookJack Smith report: Trump’s 2020 election actions were an ‘unprecedented criminal effort’Special counsel Jack Smith’s report about Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results was released on Jan. 14. Mr. Smith believes Mr. Trump would have been convicted if he had not been reelected to the White House.
Darien, Georgia, loves its history. How this small town sees inauguration.Two-thirds of voters in Darien, Georgia, voted for Donald Trump. The town also elected its first Black sheriff, a Democrat.
Democrats are squabbling over their immigration stance as Trump returns to powerDemocrats in Congress are struggling to find their footing on immigration – a big issue behind their election loss. The Laken Riley Act is a test of their repositioning.
FocusThese women fought sexual assault in the military. They’re wary of Pete Hegseth.Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faces questions about how he’d treat female soldiers, at a time when the armed forces are struggling with recruitment and with reducing sexual assault.- FocusThese women fought sexual assault in the military. They’re wary of Pete Hegseth.Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faces questions about how he’d treat female soldiers, at a time when the armed forces are struggling with recruitment and with reducing sexual assault.
America’s changing pews: Who shows up at church on Sunday?Young men are more likely to show up at church on Sundays than young women – to the point where they have erased a long-standing gender gap.
First LookDOJ concludes Tulsa Race Massacre was horrific. But there’s no one left to prosecute.The more than 120-page report released on Jan. 10 outlined the scope and impact of the attack that left as many as 300 people dead. Investigators found federal reports written just days after it happened, in 1921, but no evidence prosecutors evaluated them.- First LookDOJ concludes Tulsa Race Massacre was horrific. But there’s no one left to prosecute.The more than 120-page report released on Jan. 10 outlined the scope and impact of the attack that left as many as 300 people dead. Investigators found federal reports written just days after it happened, in 1921, but no evidence prosecutors evaluated them.
Cover StoryThis police unit put away its riot gear. Now it walks and talks with protesters.In Columbus, Ohio, police are rethinking how to manage unruly Gaza street protests. Their “dialogue unit” could become a model for other U.S. cities.
The ExplainerWhat is a sanctuary city? A primer on the immigration showdown.The incoming Trump White House and “sanctuary” jurisdictions have staked out opposing ground on immigration. A core underlying question is how best to keep communities safe.
First LookA woman and her dad help Calif. evacuees learn if their homes survived the firesVanessa Prata and her father, Aluizio, posted to an Altadena community group on Facebook to say they were willing to check on the homes of people who had evacuated their property. They visited more than two dozen homes Friday and Saturday.
First LookLA county wildfires are likely the costliest in US history, surpassing $120 billionWhile California is no stranger to major wildfires, they have generally been concentrated in inland areas that are not densely populated. That’s far from the case this time.
New York judge gives Trump an ‘unconditional discharge’ sentence, but a felon labelThe judge in Donald Trump’s hush money case sentenced the president-elect to an “unconditional discharge.’’ His conviction stands, but with no more penalties.
First LookThe National Guard has arrived to help Los Angeles. How you can help from afar.As the Los Angeles wildfires enter their fourth day, another fire started late Jan. 9, but an aggressive response prevented it from spreading. The fires have burned more than 10,000 homes. Here are ways you can support recovery efforts.
The ExplainerHere’s why it’s hard for Trump to acquire Greenland – and what’s at stakePresident-elect Donald Trump’s idea of acquiring Greenland comes as the Arctic region grows in strategic importance for economic and military reasons. He’s already meeting resistance.
The ExplainerPublic safety or free speech? What’s at stake in the TikTok case.The Supreme Court will hear the TikTok case Friday, ahead of a Jan. 19 ban. What’s at stake for the media platform and its users in the United States?
Elon Musk aims his digital megaphone at Europe. Why?Elon Musk’s efforts to influence European politics raise questions about the degree to which he speaks for himself or President-elect Donald Trump.
Jimmy Carter and Demetrius Young died the same day. Georgia will miss them both.Jimmy Carter and Demetrius Young both died Dec. 29. The two men shared a life of service, a love of Georgia, and a care for the needs of everyday people.
Four years after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, polls show some attitudes softeningPolls show Americans’ views have softened toward Jan. 6 rioters and Donald Trump’s role that day. But his vow to issue pardons doesn’t sit well.
Why Indian Americans are shifting right – and poised to serve in top Trump rolesPresident-elect Donald Trump’s nominations of Indian Americans to high-profile roles underscores a rightward shift among this voting group.
