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After compromise, Senate poised to protect same-sex marriageAfter clearing a key hurdle, the Senate is poised to pass protections for same-sex marriages this month. How a compromise after months of negotiating led to bipartisanship on a culture war issue.
How can US woo a distrustful Pakistan? Flood relief was a start.Almost reflexive anti-Americanism in Pakistan speaks to a broken relationship between the two countries. But soft power and person-to-person diplomacy are seen as ways to restore trust.
First LookUSDA rethinks food aid with more fruits, vegetables, grainsThe U.S. Agriculture Department is continuing a WIC provision that grants more vouchers for fresh produce. Recent updates also allow more non-dairy options and foods from different cultures for the more than 6 million participants in the federal program.
First Look'Model of diversity and inclusion': Women in the NFL on the riseWomen working in the NFL’s league office is at an all-time high with 319 women holding various positions from team owner to full-time scout. “The biggest challenge was just opportunity,” said Allison Miner, athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Chargers.
First LookGOP takes control of the House with 218th seatRepublicans narrowly secured a majority in the House Wednesday. Votes are still being counted in some competitive races, but President Biden said the midterm results show voters want Democrats and Republicans to find ways to cooperate in Washington.
In Colorado, Republicans and Democrats unite ... in waitingLauren Boebert, a Trump-backed incumbent, finds herself in a tighter race than expected. As election workers persevere, the nail-biter has demanded patience from a far-flung voter base.
First Look‘Another four years’: Trump announces third presidential campaignFormer President Donald Trump is officially entering the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Mr. Trump enters the race in the midst of a series of escalating criminal investigations and blame from the GOP for lackluster midterm results.
After midterms, will GOP seek to move on from Trump?Will the midterm results convince Republicans to move on from former President Donald Trump? Or will he assert his hold on the party once more?
First LookGOP House victory looks likely, but close races remain in playAmid tight races across the country, Republicans are just one seat shy of a House majority. GOP control looks likely, but a Democratic Senate and new representatives could create challenges for GOP leaders.
Why ballot counting is slower than usual this yearA week or more to count votes is not unusual. But this year’s tallying was slowed by voters who, worried about election integrity, chose to drop off mail-in ballots on Election Day.
First LookPeaceful elections: US midterms hint return to democratic normalcyOutcomes around the midterm elections in the U.S. seem to indicate a return to uneventful voting. Election deniers conceded peacefully and voter intimidation at the polls never happened. “It was a good day, I think, for democracy,” said President Joe Biden.
First LookUS midterms: Democrats control Senate, election deniers falterThe Democrats will retain control of the Senate, while Republicans are likely to take the House of Representatives.
After midterms, does anybody have a mandate?Divided government, should it occur, may be a recipe for gridlock. But with razor-thin margins, both parties might also be wary of overreaching. They could even find ways to work together.
Cover StoryIn Ohio, one man’s quest to get more voters to agree to disagreeAmerica is extremely polarized – and that’s not likely to change anytime soon. So is there value, then, in at least getting people to agree to disagree?
First LookWave turned ripple: Trump advised to delay statement, focus on GeorgiaAn adviser to former President Donald Trump recommended he delay his planned announcement next week, shifting GOP focus to Georgia. Mr. Trump spent election night congratulating supporters while races in Arizona and Nevada remain too early to call.
‘Where’s the middle?’ In closely divided US, a country waits.Democrats overcame historical trends and poor economic conditions in a number of key races, though the full picture is still emerging. Voters in particular seemed to reject statewide candidates who denied the 2020 results.
First LookAbortion rights upheld in Kentucky, other states across countryKentucky voters have rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have removed abortion rights protections from the constitution. Abortion rights were also upheld in other states across the country, including Vermont, California, and Montana.
First LookControl of Congress in the balance, Democrats show surprising strengthControl of the Senate remains too close to call, as a Republican red wave looked more like a ripple. Democrats held their own despite President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings and high inflation.
Is American democracy breaking? How would we know?Americans concerned with the strength of their democracy would do well to look at lessons from around the world. One is a warning: It often erodes before it collapses. Another is hopeful: It has the potential for regrowth.
‘It’s up to us.’ Meet the 2020 skeptics now working the polls.Many Republicans who were angry about the 2020 election channeled their concerns into action, becoming poll workers in the midterms. The Monitor spoke with some of them about what they’ve learned.
