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As Clinton testifies on Epstein, his legacy is already diminishedFor former President Bill Clinton, who left office 25 years ago, the impact of the Epstein scandal may only further damage his image, particularly among younger Democrats, amid changing mores around sexual misconduct by powerful men.
Trump is trying to exert more control over elections. Will he succeed?President Donald Trump has issued orders to tighten rules around voting and demanded states turn over voter rolls. Last month, the FBI raided an election center in Georgia. Most of these moves are being fought over in court, as the fall midterm elections approach.
Texas primary sizzles as two very different Democrats face off in Senate raceIn politically red Texas, Democrats rarely have hope. But their U.S. Senate primary race features two candidates whose contrasting styles and online reach are giving the party a jolt of energy.
As Trump weighs Iran strike, some lawmakers say Congress needs a rolePresident Trump says he wants a diplomatic solution in Iran, but the U.S. has the option to use force. Some in Congress want a vote on a war powers resolution.
Trump portrays a 鈥榳inning鈥� America: Will that translate into GOP midterm votes?This State of the Union speech offered relatively few new policy proposals. But the goal was clear: To convince voters that they鈥檙e better off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office 13 months ago.
Democratic governors take on Trump 鈥� with an eye to 2028As U.S. governors convene in Washington this week, many Democrats among them will be in the spotlight as top contenders for their party鈥檚 2028 presidential nomination. One reason: They found ways to fight back against the Trump administration.
In Minneapolis, Native Americans see racial targeting patterns 鈥� and push backSupport for tribal members has surged across the Twin Cities, as Native Americans allege incidents of targeting during immigration raids there.
Jesse Jackson鈥檚 journey from a South Carolina protest to presidential runsJesse Jackson, who died Tuesday, fought for equality as a civil rights protester, a presidential candidate, and a champion of Black voting.
Democrats press for immigration enforcement reform as DHS shutdown beginsDemocrats demand immigration enforcement reforms before they will agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Funding ended as of Saturday morning, with no deal imminent.
Is Trump鈥檚 Teflon fading? Amid slumping polls, the president faces new pushback.Recent votes on tariffs and blunt public criticisms signal a GOP that鈥檚 more willing to defy President Donald Trump 鈥� and worried about this fall鈥檚 midterm elections.
The ExplainerWhat is the SAVE America Act, and how could it change US voting?Republicans in Congress have a new strategy to advance the SAVE America Act, which would significantly change how Americans vote in federal elections.
As tech companies race to build data centers, more communities are pushing backConcerns about electricity bills and local impacts are fueling bipartisan opposition to the massive data centers that power the digital economy, from cloud services to AI chatbots. In Wisconsin, as in other states, the tussles are personal 鈥� and fraught.
Congress ends the shutdown. Now, Democrats eye immigration enforcement reforms.Republicans and Democrats in Congress voted to end the shutdown, but remain divided on their next big task: Whether to reform how the Department of Homeland Security conducts immigration enforcement. Democrats are pushing for more accountability; the GOP is pushing back.聽
First LookGovernment shutdown may be short, but with immigration enforcement talks aheadA partial聽government shutdown that began Saturday is expected to be brief, but it sets the stage for a debate over immigration enforcement聽policies and funding.
Monitor BreakfastWhat鈥檚 a 鈥榊inzer鈥�? Our reporters鈥� roundtable with Gov. Josh Shapiro.Josh Shapiro鈥檚 book tour may be laying the groundwork for a presidential run. At an event with reporters, the governor also showed his Pennsylvania roots.
Why rising antisemitism pushes Josh Shapiro 鈥榯o be more open about my faith鈥�Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro 鈥� who is seen as a likely Democratic presidential candidate in 2028 鈥� was the guest at a Monitor Breakfast event on Thursday. He talked about what he thinks voters want from their government, and how President Donald Trump is making America less safe.- Why rising antisemitism pushes Josh Shapiro 鈥榯o be more open about my faith鈥�Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro 鈥� who is seen as a likely Democratic presidential candidate in 2028 鈥� was the guest at a Monitor Breakfast event on Thursday. He talked about what he thinks voters want from their government, and how President Donald Trump is making America less safe.
In Minnesota and Maine, Trump administration signals a shift on immigrationPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 border czar outlined a 鈥渄rawdown鈥� of immigration agents in Minnesota, while Maine鈥檚 GOP senator said an enhanced enforcement campaign there would also end.聽It represents a notable shift in response to public outrage over the killings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents.
Monitor BreakfastRahm Emanuel for president? A Monitor event with Chicago鈥檚 former mayor.Rahm Emanuel, former White House chief of staff and former member of Congress (among other high-profile roles), appears to be gearing up for a presidential run. At a Monitor event, he shared his strategies for rebuilding the Democratic Party鈥檚 image.
Immigration boosted Trump in the election. Now, it may drag the GOP down.Voters still broadly favor securing the southern border, and they give President Trump credit for that. But 6 in 10 now disapprove of the president鈥檚 handling of immigration.
