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This pipeline was snarled in court. Then Congress stepped in.With construction likely to resume, the controversial pipeline pits goal of energy independence against climate concerns and eminent domain.
First LookUnconstitutional: Arkansas judge blocks ban on gender-affirming careA federal judge on Tuesday struck down an Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The judge says the ban – which has been widely criticized by medical groups – violates the U.S. Constitution.
First LookTrump is discussing his criminal case openly. Can he do that?In his first televised interview since his indictment for hoarding classified documents, former President Donald Trump discussed the case with Fox News host Bret Baier. Speaking publicly about a legal case is unusual and risky, according to legal experts.
First LookWar surplus: Pentagon accounting error reveals $6.2B more for UkraineThe Pentagon uncovered an accounting error in valuing the weapons it has sent to Ukraine. The surplus will be used for future military support. The Biden administration has repeatedly stated the U.S. will help Ukraine “as long as it takes.”
First LookFamilies push for full school days for children with disabilitiesSome U.S. schools remove children with disabilities from the classroom if they display challenging behavior. While schools say this is necessary for safety, advocates argue that the shortened days amount to discrimination and a violation of civil rights.
The ExplainerWhat’s in Hunter Biden’s plea deal and what happens next?The plea deal for Hunter Biden comes from a longtime Department of Justice investigation. Yet the younger Mr. Biden, as an issue and political symbol, will likely figure in the presidential election race to come.
The ExplainerWhat US asylum changes meanThe United States, traditionally a leader in offering refuge, received the world's most asylum applications last year. Yet a new rule limits access to asylum at the southern border.
First LookMedicaid trim: States review rolls to cut ineligible recipientsRoughly 1.5 million Americans have lost Medicaid coverage since the COVID-era ban on removing recipients was lifted in April. Many are losing coverage because of a lack of paperwork or old contact information. Critics say the review is too hasty.
First LookJuneteenth is celebrated on June 19. But do you know why?Juneteenth marks June 19, the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Americans have celebrated the day with parades and cookouts, but knowledge of its history is also important.
First LookUS, China at odds on many issues after first day Blinken visit to BeijingBoth sides said advancement on the issues that divide them remains a work in progress while the Chinese foreign ministry said “the China-U.S. relationship is at the lowest point since its establishment.”
First LookGuilty verdict delivered in deadliest attack against US JewsThe guilty verdict Friday against Robert Bowers, who attacked and killed Jewish worshippers at a synagogue in Pittsburg in 2018, was a foregone conclusion. Jurors must now decide whether he will be sentenced to death or life in prison without parole.
What is an apology without justice?While Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper apologized for the residential school system in 2008, the United States has never done so publicly.
What does it mean to craft a ‘lifestyle of repair’?For white allies in the reparative justice movement, participation often reflects an evolving view of their civic responsibility.
‘Not nameless’: Bringing the lives of those enslaved to lightLearning about one’s ancestors isn’t easy if they were enslaved. Etching their names in history is one way, long overdue, to honor their humanity.
Can California right long-past wrongs? This panel says yes.California aims to be the first U.S. state to issue reparations to Black residents. Nine people spent two years considering how to provide justice for the lingering effects of slavery.
Reparations debate: Mending the past, forging the futureAs discussions about reparations increase, America is far from united on the topic. But it’s not stuck, either.
In win for tribal rights, Supreme Court upholds Native adoption lawThursday’s ruling upholds an adoption law that tribes see as critical to their cultural survival after decades of children being stripped from families. Dissenting justices say it puts tribal welfare over the best interests of the child.
With massive weapons aid to Ukraine, can US rebuild its stocks?The U.S. has sent lots of weaponry to Ukraine. But America’s defense industrial base needs help to replenish stocks.
First LookCourtroom or campaign trail? For Trump it's both at once.Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 federal charges in a Miami courtroom Tuesday. Though somber in the courtroom, his demeanor was energetic before and after the hearing. Mr. Trump is balancing the demands of his indictment and the 2024 campaign.
Classified docs: How Trump case differs from Clinton, BidenNot every case involving mishandled classified documents gets prosecuted. The key factor in the Trump case seems to be his actions after the discovery.
