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As Putin seeks a larger army, some see echoes of US in VietnamVladimir Putin aims to expand Russia’s armed forces by 137,000. But hitting that target won’t be easy. The U.S. experience in Vietnam hints at the challenges.
First LookJudge overrules 1931 Michigan abortion ban, November vote loomsA Michigan judge has struck down a long-dormant law that criminalized abortion. The Michigan Supreme Court will decide this week whether to add a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights to the Nov. 8 ballot.
First Look‘Back from the edge’: California narrowly avoids blackout amid heatAmid dire warnings, close calls, and minor outages, California’s electrical grid weathered extreme demand without a power loss. A day of 110+ degree heat tested the resilience of the grid and of locals, who responded to a call to shut off power.
Election deniers on ballot: What does this mean for democracy?Some Republicans who deny the validity of the 2020 vote are running for office in 2022. If they win, what happens to trust in U.S. elections?
Monitor BreakfastEducation Secretary Miguel Cardona on debt relief and teacher shortagesFrom teacher shortages to student debt forgiveness, education in the U.S. is in the news. At a Monitor Breakfast, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona offered both critiques and solutions.
- Monitor BreakfastEducation Secretary Miguel Cardona on debt relief and teacher shortages
From teacher shortages to student debt forgiveness, education in the U.S. is in the news. At a Monitor Breakfast, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona offered both critiques and solutions.
In Jackson, a crisis of water – and a broken social contractResidents of Mississippi’s capital city are without drinkable water from their taps. The story isn’t just about flood but about equity and trust.
First LookUS Border Patrol sees decrease in Mexican migrantsMexicans no longer make up the predominant population of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Those seeking to reach the U.S. are coming from more than 100 countries, with more than 41% from outside of Mexico and Central America’s Northern Triangle.
First LookOath Keepers retain names of cops, politicians, soldiers on its rollsMore than 38,000 names are on the leaked membership rolls of the far-right Oath Keeper group, although many of those listed deny any current affiliation. Extremism watch groups say the group’s influence in public safety is concerning, since it took part in the Jan. 6 attack.
For Afghans in the US – life, liberty, and the pursuit of permanenceOver the past year, tens of thousands of Afghans have rebuilt their lives in the U.S. Finding safety, however, doesn’t always come with a sense of security.
First LookJudge grants Trump request for special master in document searchA U.S. District Judge says an outside legal expert should review records taken from former President Donald Trump as part of a Justice Department investigation.
First LookSerena Williams serves up a lesson on longevity for mature athletesIn a surprise upset this week, Serena Williams defeated the world’s second-ranked player and advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open, inspiring legions of older tennis fans. They say her success sends a message that they, too, can perform better and longer.
First LookEx-cop who attacked Capitol police officer on Jan. 6 gets 10 yearsA retired New York cop who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, the longest sentence handed down to a rioter so far. The former officer used a metal flagpole to attack law enforcement defending the capitol.
First Look‘Equality and democracy under assault,’ Biden says in dramatic speechPresident Joe Biden aimed a spotlight Thursday night at what he termed the extremism of former President Donald Trump’s supporters, saying it threatened American democracy. The speech embodied Mr. Biden’s shift toward stronger rhetoric ahead of the midterms.
Monitor BreakfastUnion rebound? AFL-CIO’s Shuler sees promise, long road ahead.Labor unions are increasingly popular with the U.S. public and have a friend in the White House. The AFL-CIO president says they still have a battle ahead to boost their ranks.
Presidential plantation shifts telling of history to let all voices riseMontpelier, the plantation owned by U.S. Founding Father and President James Madison, is literally breaking new ground in how it tells its story.
First LookRanked choice voting delivers Alaska its first Native representativeDemocrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaska’s U.S. House seat, beating out Sarah Palin. Ms. Peltola, who is Yup’ik, will become the first Alaska Native and its first woman elected to serve in the state’s House seat.
First LookFBI’s document finds prompt question: Did Trump obstruct DOJ probe?In their search of former President Trump’s Florida residence, agents found classified documents not only in the storage room but also in his office. The Department of Justice is investigating whether Mr. Trump’s team intentionally mishandled classified information.
First LookNew York declares Times Square a 'gun free zone' under new banFollowing a Supreme Court decision that undid New York's previous gun control legislation, a new, more limited ban takes effect in the state as officials navigate the balance between residents’ safety and civil liberties.
First LookUS states awash in cash hand out tax cuts and rebatesState governments flush with money are returning billions of dollars to their residents. Already this year, at least 31 states have enacted some form of tax cut or rebate.
