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Rashida Tlaib pushes for cease-fire in Gaza – and faces blowbackRashida Tlaib leads a vocal minority in Congress opposed to President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. A GOP effort to censure her failed.
Americans have a right to guns. How about to public peace?In the wake of the mass shootings in Maine, Second Amendment gun rights are, for some, balanced by another legal principle – the right to live in peace.
First LookMaine gunman’s family sought help in May. What failed?Authorities are trying to piece together the events that led to the Oct. 25 shooting at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston, Maine. The gunman’s family had raised concerns about his mental health and gun access to the sheriff’s office months earlier.
First LookArab Americans sour on Biden amid Gaza crisis, poll showsArab Americans, who traditionally vote Democratic, are turning their backs on President Joe Biden over his support of Israel in its war against Gaza – bringing the president’s reelection prospects in crucial battleground states into question.
First LookTrump sons on trial in NY: Did they cover up company fraud?Donald Trump’s eldest sons are scheduled to testify at New York Attorney General Letitia James’ fraud lawsuit that could jeopardize the family’s real estate company. Donald Jr. and Eric deny any wrongdoing.
Is Speaker Mike Johnson ‘full MAGA’? Not necessarily.President Trump has dubbed the new speaker “MAGA Mike.” But the narrative around Mike Johnson may not be so simple. He reflects trends within the Republican Party that preceded Mr. Trump’s rise.
First LookLast U.S. prison ship in NYC set to close. Why was it open this long?A New York City jail considered to be the last operating prison ship in the country will close this week. The barge, which arrived in the Bronx in 1992 as a solution to overcrowding in the city’s jails, was meant to be temporary but has remained operational.
First LookSalem witches: 400 years after bogus trials, advocates seek justiceThe Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project is the latest group pushing the state to atone for its witch trial legacy. Home of the infamous Salem trials, hundreds of individuals were accused, arrested, and executed on witchcraft charges in the 1600s.
FocusAmid migrant increase, newcomers and Coloradans adaptRecord crossings at the southern border are increasingly affecting northern cities. In Denver, the needs of new migrants test the ability of public and private sectors to respond.
First LookPotential and peril: Biden to sign executive order on AI safeguardsPresident Joe Biden had directed his staff to move with urgency on a policy that could maximize artificial intelligence’s possibilities and minimize its risks. The order he will sign on Oct. 30 creates industry standards and government oversight.
Urban warfare in Gaza: Will it be different this time?Cities and their residents don’t fare well in urban warfare. As Israel launches its incursion into Gaza, will experience, equipment, and U.S. input make a difference?
First LookMaine embarks on healing after mass killing suspect is found deadLewiston, Maine, transitioned into a time of healing and questioning after suspected killer Robert Card was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot.
Maine mass shootings: Community mourns while in lockdownThe largest mass shooting incident in Maine leaves a community shell-shocked and, because of a lockdown and search, unable to gather and mourn together.
On Tree of Life anniversary, US Jews say they feel more isolatedFive years ago today, the Tree of Life synagogue shooting became the worst antisemitic attack in U.S. history. In Pittsburgh, Jews say they are lonelier and more afraid now – a shift from the way the community rallied around them in 2018.
First LookRep. Dean Phillips launches primary challenge to Joe BidenA three-term Minnesota congressman has announced a primary challenge of President Joe Biden. Dean Phillips, who for months urged other top Democrats to run, says he's hoping to prevent a possible loss to Donald Trump next year.
First LookRep. George Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud chargesU.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded not guilty to an updated indictment accusing him of several frauds. The New York Republican is accused of lying to Congress about his wealth and scheming to use campaign contributions for personal expenses.
House speaker ordeal: How will it play in swing districts?After three weeks and four nominees, U.S. House Republicans finally elected a speaker on Wednesday. Voters in swing districts like one in Virginia were chagrined by the ordeal. But will that matter come election time?
Trump’s lawyers plead guilty. What does that mean for Georgia case?Three of Donald Trump’s lawyers pleaded guilty in Georgia. The significance depends on the power of their testimony and whether other defendants cooperate.
First LookLockdown, manhunt as Maine grapples with mass shootingMaine’s governor says 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Lewiston. A lock down is in place and hundreds of officers are searching for Robert Card in this ongoing homicide investigation.
First LookAverted flight disaster puts spotlight on pilot mental healthThere is heightened attention on the mental health of those in the cockpit after an off-duty pilot tried to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air flight with more than 80 people on board. He told police after his arrest that he’d had a nervous breakdown.
