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First LookShould repeated police calls be a basis of eviction? DOJ says no.“Crime-free” laws allow landlords to evict renters when first responders are repeatedly called to the same addresses. They’ve long been criticized as discriminatory. For the first time, the Justice Department found that to be the case in Anoka, Minnesota.
First LookSenate links Ukraine aid and border control. Why the House isn’t sold.A $118 billion package that would pair funding to U.S. allies with more intensive border security was released on Feb. 4 in the Senate. It might not make it much farther.
Did Trump ‘engage in insurrection’? All eyes on the court.On Feb. 8, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether a clause disqualifying insurrectionists from public office applies to Donald Trump.
First LookFlorida judge: Free speech can’t free Disney from DeSantis mousetrapDisney alleges they were stripped of self-rule of Florida land after voicing opposition to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay Bill,” a free-speech violation. Judge Winsor said Disney could not prove imminent future harm from its new government.
Who’s excited for a Biden-Trump rematch? Almost no one.As voters contemplate the next election, many wonder, is a Trump-Biden rematch the best the nation can do? Here’s what the lack of enthusiasm may mean.
First LookUS city councils latest front in activist push for ‘cease-fire’More than 70 cities have passed resolutions on the Israel-Gaza war, many calling for a cease-fire. Municipal leaders see this as an opportunity to make their voices heard in a divided Democrat party.
First LookCouncil to NYPD: Officers must record race of people questionedNew York City police officers will now have to record the race, age, and gender of people they question under a new police transparency law. The New York City Council overrode Mayor Eric Adams’ veto of the bill Jan. 30.
First LookNevada native tribes push for monument where ancestors were killedHundreds of Native Americans were massacred in Nevada’s Bahsahwahbee Valley in the 1800s. Now, as three tribes push for the site to become a national monument, they see a chance to tell their own story.
In Ukraine and Europe, a concern: Has Putin outlasted the US?America’s support for Ukraine has resonated around the world. Yet as Congress holds up new aid, and Ukraine’s supplies dwindle, comes a question: Has U.S. support shifted from “as long as it takes” to “as long as we could”?
First LookMississippi, Missouri GOP: No popular votes on abortion accessFollowing the successful passage of referendums legalizing abortion in Republican states such as Ohio and Kansas, Republican legislators in Mississippi and Missouri are passing bills to prevent ballot measures that would legalize abortion.
Drone attack complicates US effort to contain Middle East conflictPresident Joe Biden pledged to retaliate after a deadly drone attack in Jordan. The next steps may shape how far the U.S. is drawn into a regional conflict involving Iran.
First LookLawmakers want to define antisemitism. But do they limit free speech?Lawmakers in more than six states are pushing for a legal definition of antisemitism. The definition would distinguish instances when criticism of Israel amounts to antisemitism, which some opponents see as a threat to free speech.
What Fani Willis controversy means for major lawsuit against TrumpA district attorney’s ties to a prosecutor she hired have sparked calls for her to step aside. The situation complicates a high-stakes lawsuit against Donald Trump in Georgia.
Student loans: How a new White House forgiveness plan worksThe Biden administration is forgiving the college debt of thousands of Americans, including nurses and firefighters. What does the latest plan entail?
Border talks on the rocks? Why Congress hasn’t found a fix.A number of factors aligned to make a border security deal in Congress seem possible. But opposition from former President Donald Trump may halt the momentum.
Donald Trump, the Supreme Court, and the 14th AmendmentDoes the 14th Amendment disqualify Donald Trump from running for president? It’s a key question facing the Supreme Court.
Trump’s wins underscore his strengths – and weaknessesDonald Trump’s win in New Hampshire confirms that he appears headed for the GOP nomination. But prospects for Mr. Trump’s in November are unclear.
First LookOregon bill aims to recriminalize drugs. Can it stem a rising crisis?Democratic lawmakers in Oregon are set to recriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs. The bill aims to avert deadly drug overdoses and incentivize convicted drug users to seek treatment.
Freeze puts heat on EV carmakers to improve batteriesAlready racing to make electric vehicles go farther on a single charge, auto companies now face the challenge of making EVs more winter-friendly. That means making batteries more resistant to the cold and expanding the public charging network.
First LookTrump and Biden win New Hampshire primariesPrimary wins by President Biden and former President Trump in New Hampshire move the nation a step closer to a general election rematch.
