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Tuberville’s blockade of promotions is over. Military trust gap lingers.For months, Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocked key military promotions over a policy dispute. The logjam has finally ended, but it left military families feeling unfairly treated, and vulnerable to Washington politics.
Kevin McCarthy is leaving Congress. He’s not alone.In the U.S., the unusually high number of lawmakers stepping down has been interpreted by some as a sign of greater congressional dysfunction.
Controversy in California over ‘neutral’ Middle East historyThe University of California plans to start programs with a “viewpoint-neutral history” of the Middle East, drawing criticism from professors.
MIT via community college? Transfer students find a new path to a degree.To help more people obtain a four-year degree, one initiative started with a simple idea: What if you make it easier for top community college students to connect with selective schools?
First LookCherokee Barbie: Fitting or misguided tribute for Wilma Mankiller?Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late, legendary Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with a Barbie doll as part of its “Inspiring Women” series. But not all Cherokee Nation citizens are embracing the idea of honoring Ms. Mankiller with a doll.
The ExplainerCan US prisons take a page from Norway? Five questions.Prisons in the United States do comparatively little to prepare incarcerated populations for their release. Norway is at the opposite end of the spectrum, with some incarcerated people cooking their own meals. Some U.S. prisons are taking cues.
‘The elephant in the room’: How US schools are talking about the MideastEducators are helping young people and their families process the Israel-Hamas war. Finding a way forward includes making sure students feel physically safe, but also supporting their curiosity and thoughtfulness.
First LookThey thought he was just a US diplomat. But was he spying for Cuba?A high-ranking U.S. diplomat was arrested and charged with spying for Cuba. Manuel Rocha, who stoked controversy during his term as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, is alleged to have been a covert agent for decades.
First LookCal State University faculty are striking. What are their demands?A series of one-day strikes, held by the California Faculty Association, have begun across California State University campuses, pushing for a 12% salary increase and other benefits. The university chancellor’s office says the pay increase is not feasible.
First LookTrump claims immunity in Jan. 6 lawsuits. Federal court disagrees.While a federal appeals court dismissed Donald Trump’s claims that presidential immunity shields him from liability in capital riot-related lawsuits, it says Mr. Trump can still try to prove that his actions were taken in his official capacity as president.
Congress sets precedent by expelling Rep. George SantosIn only the sixth expulsion ever from the U.S. House, the issue was not just ethical concerns around Mr. Santos’ conduct, but also how expelling someone prior to a criminal conviction could undermine Congress as an institution.
Is cryptocurrency enabling Hamas? Efforts to halt terror funding revive.The Hamas attack has put a focus on the use of cryptocurrency by terrorist groups. Will new vigilance by the U.S. and others succeed – and persist?
Everything she did made history: Sandra Day O’Connor’s legacySandra Day O’Connor’s historic appointment as the first female justice of the U.S. Supreme Court opened doors to women. She brought compassion and pragmatism to a trailblazing career.
First LookHoliday shopping: ‘Buy now, pay later’ risky business, analysts warnDeferred payment plans have been growing in popularity with U.S. consumers and are expected to be used heavily this holiday season. But financial analysts warn that these plans can make borrowing too easy and saddle consumers with excessive debt.
First LookUS uncovers plot to assassinate Sikh leader, testing ties with IndiaU.S. prosecutors have accused an Indian official of organizing an assassination plot against an American Sikh leader. The plot, which was foiled by U.S. officials, emerged just days after the killing of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.
As protests continue, cities juggle speech and safety concernsAs protests about the Israel-Hamas war continue in the U.S., city leaders seek to protect both the right to demonstrate and public safety.
DeSantis vs. Newsom: How Florida and California really stack upFox News hosts a debate tonight between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Our graphics offer factual context on these dueling states.
First LookBetter housing plan is needed for America’s aging, new study findsThe United States is ill-prepared to ensure housing and care for the growing ranks of America’s elderly, a new Harvard study shows. It stresses that creative ideas are needed to help house people with fixed or dwindling incomes.
First LookKissinger, giant of US foreign policy, remembered for better or worseHenry Kissinger, who died Nov. 29, served as national security adviser and secretary of state for eight years. He dominated foreign policy under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both harsh criticism and the Nobel Peace Prize.
In New York fraud trial, Trump defense goes on offenseFormer President Donald Trump is mounting a fierce defense in the New York civil case, attacking the judge and paving the way for a likely appeal.
