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First LookSettlement in ACLU lawsuit to end Trump-era family separation tacticsA settlement filed in federal court in San Diego will halt for eight years a Trump-era rule, aimed to deter undocumented migrants, that separates children from families at the border. The lawsuit was filed by the ACLU, which represents separated families.
On university campuses, students wrestle with Israel-Hamas warSeveral universities drew criticism this week for muted responses to controversial student statements about the Hamas attack on Israel. Many students say they feel empathy for all and want to learn more about the conflict.
First LookJury finds senior officer guilty in wrongful death of Elijah McClainAn Aurora police officer was convicted on charges stemming from the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. Mr. McClain, put in a neck hold and injected with an overdose of ketamine, became a rallying cry in protests over police brutality.
Why Republicans seem stuck in selecting a new House speakerTurmoil over the House speakership stems from personalities, polarization, and a GOP identity crisis, but also from broader institutional neglect in Congress.
First LookAutoworker strike expands as 8,700 walk out of Ford truck plantIn a surprise move, employees walked out of the most profitable Ford truck plant in the world in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s part of a wider United Auto Workers union strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis.
First LookFalsely imprisoned: How one man used COVID relief to clear his nameRicky Dority spent decades in jail on a wrongful murder conviction. He used pandemic relief funds to hire a private investigator, which led to his exoneration.
Matt Gaetz has made enemies. That’s part of his pitch.As House Republicans seek to elect a new speaker, still simmering in the background is anger about how the prior one was ousted. But will they kick out one of their peers over it?
After attack on Israel, why US leadership matters profoundlyThe Hamas attack on Israel has strongly reinforced the United States-Israel relationship, which only a short while ago was seen as ebbing. Now President Joe Biden is unequivocal in his backing, and in Congress, bipartisan majorities are pledging support.
First LookBiden denounces ‘acts of terrorism’ by Hamas, pledges loyalty to IsraelPresident Joe Biden spoke out against the unprecedented attacks by Hamas in Israel from the White House on Tuesday. “Our hearts may be broken but our resolve is clear,” he said, avowing US loyalty and support to Israel “as we always have.”
Flag on the play: Why flag football is growing across the USA twist on the most popular sport in America may have started growing amid concerns about concussions. As it opens doors for girls, nontraditional athletes, and older adults, flag football is also redefining sports.
Dollars and sense: Can financial literacy help students learn math?An increasing number of U.S. states are mandating financial literacy education for high school graduates, offering them more access to tools to help with life choices.
As GOP faction challenges Ukraine policy, does Biden have an answer?Amid weakening support for the Ukraine war effort, it’s a dramatic shift in Washington that has Kyiv and Western leaders most concerned.
- As GOP faction challenges Ukraine policy, does Biden have an answer?
Amid weakening support for the Ukraine war effort, it’s a dramatic shift in Washington that has Kyiv and Western leaders most concerned.
What’s at stake in Trump’s fraud trial – and other civil casesFormer President Donald Trump’s attendance at the start of a civil court case this week could be a preview of how he handles future trials.
First LookSome migrants got work status. Now, others will be flown to Venezuela.The Biden administration will start deporting migrants directly to Venezuela, as part of a crackdown on irregular migration. Temporary protected status, extended last month to Venezuelans, does not apply to those who arrived in the U.S. after July 31.
First LookColumbus Day dispute: A once-removed statue reappears in Rhode IslandA Christopher Columbus statue was relocated to Johnston, Rhode Island, after removal from the state’s capital three years ago. Critics say it celebrates genocide, while Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. argues it celebrates Italian heritage and history.
Banning books: Protecting kids or erasing humanity?The most banned titles this school year include “Tricks” by Ellen Hopkins, “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison, and “Looking For Alaska” by John Green.
The first Democratic primary is approaching. But where?A Democratic Party dispute over which state’s primary election should come first – in New Hampshire or South Carolina – could affect voter participation and enthusiasm.
As Supreme Court starts new term, how far right is it headed?A theme of the term is likely to be consequences, with the court wrestling with the fallout from some of its landmark conservative rulings.
Help wanted: What will it take to be next House speaker?As the “people’s house” searches for a new speaker, one challenge is that the need for leadership is paired with pressure from an anti-establishment Republican base “more willing to blow up the place,” as one analyst puts it.
