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Trump's move on Iran deal? At its core, a compromise with his cabinet.Trump decides to 'decertify,' but not scuttle, the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal, illustrating both how the president is at odds with his top advisers, and what are the limits of their influence.
Trump takes executive action against Obamacare, but at what political cost?An executive order could allow insurers to offer less-than-full medical coverage, which are likely to draw healthier Americans from more expensive plans that help subsidize coverage.
In Utah, major forest fire fuels push for state, not federal controlThe costliest fire in Utah's history came this summer, after locals had warned for years that the US Forest Service was mismanaging public land and making it more vulnerable to catastrophic blazes. Now state leaders are asking Washington to return that power to the states.
First LookDisaster aid for hurricanes, wildfires set to be approved by HouseDespite his criticisms of Puerto Rico, President Trump has requested aid for the territory hit hard by hurricanes, along with aid for Florida, Texas, and California. The House is set to approve $36.5 billion of disaster relief.
Presidential supporters: We are OK with an immigration dealRecent polls 鈥� and discussions with Americans who back the president 鈥� suggest an openness to Mr. Trump negotiating legislation that would allow young, undocumented DACA immigrants to stay in the US.
First LookMajority of Americans support Dreamers staying in the US, poll saysAmericans have largely negative opinions about President Trump's immigration policies, which include deporting Dreamers and building a wall along the US-Mexico border.聽
Could smaller, local measures offer a way forward on gun control?Examples that could serve as models range from state efforts to take guns from domestic abusers to intensive intervention with urban gangs. But implementation on a national scale could be a challenge.
FocusAmid Evangelical decline, growing split between young 海角大神s and church eldersThe number of white evangelical Protestants fell from about 23 percent of the US population in 2006 to 17 percent in 2016, and only 11 percent are under 30, according to a survey of more than 100,000 Americans.
Will Senate lose its last remaining pragmatists?The departures of Republicans Susan Collins, John McCain, and Bob Corker 鈥� all known for working across the aisle 鈥� along with several red-state Democrats, would be another blow to聽the Senate's political center.
Combating fake news may force big changes at Facebook, TwitterAs social media giants and Google face pressure to counter manipulation of their political content, the task is to temper a data-driven emphasis on customer engagement with social responsibility.聽
First LookNew immigration principles could hinder DACA dealThe White House was expected to endorse principles of the Davis-Oliver bill, which aims to give local law enforcement officials the power to enforce immigration laws and allow states to write their own immigration legislation, among others.聽
First LookBudget plan sets the stage for Republican tax reformA budget plan passed the House, signaling another step toward the Republican's goal of tax reform. While it is intended to pave the way for the upcoming tax debates, it also promises major cuts to social programs.
Gun control: where glimmers of compromise may be appearingIn the wake of the Las Vegas massacre, a briefing on background checks, what's happening in Washington and state capitols, and initiatives at the retail level.
First LookSelf-driving cars face more obstacles than the ones on the roadSafety advocates are still holding up a 'stop' sign as lawmakers work to expand the self-driving car market in the US.
Trump visit to Puerto Rico: a chance to deflect 'Katrina' comparisonsFrom slow arrival of aid to abrasive tweets, the President鈥檚 hurricane response has been criticized, and amplifies Trump鈥檚 long-running rift with Latino voters.聽
First LookHow the court system adapts between two very different presidential administrationsWhen the Supreme Court reconvenes on Oct. 2, it will hear its first case in which the Trump administration is reversing course from the Obama administration.
The shifting politics of free speech in AmericaThe general sense among conservatives 鈥� highlighted this week in speeches by both Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Milo Yiannopoulis 鈥� is that they鈥檙e the minority on campus, and that their right to speak is being shut down by a left-leaning majority.
Is Rohingya crisis changing West's 'romanticized' view of Buddhism?When it comes to religious extremism, Buddhism has mostly escaped the scrutiny that Muslim militants, fundamentalist 海角大神s, and Hindu nationalists in India have faced, observers say.
With NFL controversy, did media play into Trump's 'distraction tactics'?Critics have faulted the role the news media has played in highlighting the president's inflammatory style, saying that what鈥檚 lost is a deeper focus on the country鈥檚 more pressing needs.
Could tax reform be the win Republicans are looking for?While far from a sure thing, the plan isn't as visceral as cutting Medicaid, and could be an easier lift for the GOP than health care. Trump is reaching out to Democrats, and may find some takers, though they generally panned the plan as a gift to the wealthy.
