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Members of Congress are pushing to repeal the 17th Amendment and elect senators the way the Constitution originally decreed. Nine GOP House lawmakers have co-signed a joint resolution introduced by...
Why it matters: Members of Congress are pushing to repeal the 17th Amendment and elect senators the way the Constitution originally decreed. Nine GOP House lawmakers have co-signed a joint resolution introduced by...
The president kicked off the 250th anniversary of July 4th with a patriotic speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
Why it matters: The president kicked off the 250th anniversary of July 4th with a patriotic speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
Tehran says sides agreed on partial release of frozen funds, US officials deny; Washington reportedly pushing Iran to look at 'bigger picture,' not insist on Hormuz control The post US, Iran wrap up indirect Doha talks...
Why it matters: Tehran says sides agreed on partial release of frozen funds, US officials deny; Washington reportedly pushing Iran to look at 'bigger picture,' not insist on Hormuz control The post US, Iran wrap up indirect Doha talks...
Indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, between officials from the United States and Iran aimed at ending the Middle East war have started, a diplomat with knowledge of the talks said on Wednesday.
Why it matters: Indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, between officials from the United States and Iran aimed at ending the Middle East war have started, a diplomat with knowledge of the talks said on Wednesday.
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds on the last day of its term. And, a Democratic socialist has won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat in Denver.
Why it matters: The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds on the last day of its term. And, a Democratic socialist has won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat in Denver.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — State attorneys general from across the country are gathering in Greenwich this week for a national conference convened by Attorney General William Tong. Tong is currently...
Why it matters: NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — State attorneys general from across the country are gathering in Greenwich this week for a national conference convened by Attorney General William Tong. Tong is currently...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down federal limits on how much political parties may spend in coordination with candidates, handing party committees a major win and reshaping campaign-finance rules ahead of the...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down federal limits on how much political parties may spend in coordination with candidates, handing party committees a major win and reshaping campaign-finance rules ahead of the...
Justices to consider whether bans on AR-15s and similar semi-automatic firearms violate second amendment The US supreme court will consider whether bans on semi-automatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate...
Why it matters: Justices to consider whether bans on AR-15s and similar semi-automatic firearms violate second amendment The US supreme court will consider whether bans on semi-automatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate...
News editor Ben Sales reviews PM's status during 2015 Iran deal and now, Israel-opposition as a unifying factor in NYC primaries, and new details about the 1976 raid on Entebbe The post Daily Briefing June 30: Why...
Why it matters: News editor Ben Sales reviews PM's status during 2015 Iran deal and now, Israel-opposition as a unifying factor in NYC primaries, and new details about the 1976 raid on Entebbe The post Daily Briefing June 30: Why...
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, reinforcing judicial limits on unilateral executive changes to immigration policy and preserving established rules affecting births and legal status.
Why it matters: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, reinforcing judicial limits on unilateral executive changes to immigration policy and preserving established rules affecting births and legal status.
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states can ban transgender girls from girls' school sports teams, handing conservative states a historic victory in their fight to restrict trans rights.
Why it matters: The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states can ban transgender girls from girls' school sports teams, handing conservative states a historic victory in their fight to restrict trans rights.
The Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not...
The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.
Why it matters: The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.
Half of the states are suing the Trump administration over its directives for implementing Medicaid work requirements, arguing that exemptions for sick people are too narrow and violate administrative law.
Why it matters: Half of the states are suing the Trump administration over its directives for implementing Medicaid work requirements, arguing that exemptions for sick people are too narrow and violate administrative law.
Federal officials say that the three firefighters killed over the weekend in a Colorado wildfire were part of a crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires
Why it matters: Federal officials say that the three firefighters killed over the weekend in a Colorado wildfire were part of a crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires
The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law Monday that allows mailed ballots to be counted if they were postmarked by Election Day and received within five business days.
Why it matters: The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law Monday that allows mailed ballots to be counted if they were postmarked by Election Day and received within five business days.
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an effort by President Trump to toss a $5 million civil verdict that found he sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll.
Why it matters: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an effort by President Trump to toss a $5 million civil verdict that found he sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll.
Democrats are treating Virginia’s redistricting win as a warning shot for Florida Republicans. The fight matters because gerrymandering is not just a map game. It can lock in po...
Why it matters: Democrats are treating Virginia’s redistricting win as a warning shot for Florida Republicans. The fight matters because gerrymandering is not just a map game. It can lock in po...
The Supreme Court's recent ruling on conversion therapy bans highlights a troubling disregard for LGBTQ+ rights and public health. As states grapple with this decision, the impl...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court's recent ruling on conversion therapy bans highlights a troubling disregard for LGBTQ+ rights and public health. As states grapple with this decision, the impl...
Tulsi Gabbard’s political career moved from the Hawaii State House to Congress and the Democratic Party’s top ranks. That matters because her path shows how power works across s...
Why it matters: Tulsi Gabbard’s political career moved from the Hawaii State House to Congress and the Democratic Party’s top ranks. That matters because her path shows how power works across s...