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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.
First Look‘Do not drink the water’: Mississippi's capital turns off its tapsJackson, Mississippi, residents are being warned not to drink or use any water without first boiling it. Heavy rainfall has overwhelmed the plants that supply the city’s clean water, throwing longstanding maintenance issues into a national spotlight.
Voters say they want a new political party. Will Forward be it?The U.S. electoral system is strongly stacked against third parties. But a new party can still have a big political impact – particularly if it forces the two major parties to adapt.
First LookGen Z, millennials take a pass on raising the next generationOverwhelming student debt. The climate crisis. Low salaries. Members of the Gen Z and millennial generations cite them all as reasons they don’t want to bear or raise children. Their reluctance has helped drive down the birth rate in the United States.
First LookRioter who came face-to-face with Schumer gets 4+ years in prisonA Maryland Proud Boy associate has just received a four year, seven month sentence for his part in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The man had encountered Sen. Chuck Schumer before a security detail hurried the senator to safety.
Why Democrats suddenly feel they might defy history, hold SenateDespite history and an unpopular president working in Republicans’ favor, control of the Senate is now a toss-up in fall elections.
With pandemic help ending, should states continue to feed all students?Funding free meals for all students was a pandemic provision. With those programs expiring, what should the next steps be to support learning and battle hunger for a wide range of students?
Canceling student loans: What’s fair for borrowers, taxpayers?To many Americans, a Biden plan to forgive student debt lightens a millstone burdening young generations. Others say the plan is unfair to taxpayers and to past borrowers who paid in full.
- Canceling student loans: What’s fair for borrowers, taxpayers?
To many Americans, a Biden plan to forgive student debt lightens a millstone burdening young generations. Others say the plan is unfair to taxpayers and to past borrowers who paid in full.
Native Americans reclaim lacrosseNative Americans are reasserting their status as the first players of lacrosse, and exploring its physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
