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Why a government shutdown looms as Congress splits townFunding the government is ultimately a must-pass priority for Congress. It鈥檚 also an opportunity for the minority Democrats to seek leverage. Their base is pushing them to take a stand against President Trump.
Kimmel silenced, as political and corporate pressures convergeThe sidelining of comedian Jimmy Kimmel鈥檚 late-night show could signal a wider chilling effect on free speech, under pressure from President Donald Trump and regulators under him.
Newsom takes on Trump, rising in Democratic eyes 鈥� at least for nowCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is opposing President Donald Trump with actions and a new online tone, earning him more national support among Democrats.
Republican support for free speech wavers after Charlie Kirk assassinationRepublicans have long railed against 鈥渃ancel culture鈥� on the left. Now, they are catching criticism on the same grounds 鈥� and potentially going further聽by invoking the power of government to target perceived offenders.
Charlie Kirk built a movement of young people. Where will it go from here?History shows the loss of a charismatic leader can propel a political movement into something even more powerful 鈥� or mark the beginning of its decline. For now, Charlie Kirk鈥檚 allies are vowing to continue what he started.
The ExplainerTrump ignored TikTok ban, then announced a deal. Here鈥檚 what it means.For months, President Trump hasn鈥檛 enforced a law banning TikTok unless the app鈥檚 Chinese owner sells it. Now, the administration says it has a deal with China.
Trump sending National Guard where crime is highest. It鈥檚 a blue city in a red state.Republicans say crime rates justify National Guard rollouts to Democrat-led cities like Memphis. But many higher-crime cities are in Republican-led states, a reminder that crime鈥檚 causes 鈥� and solutions 鈥� are complex.
Utah governor asks Americans to 鈥榙isagree better.鈥� With Kirk鈥檚 killing comes a test.The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk聽has pushed Utah Gov. Spencer Cox into the spotlight 鈥� along with his calls for civil discourse as an off-ramp to violence.
Focus鈥楾he American spirit will choose light.鈥� Why civility matters even more now.The U.S. has entered a new age of political violence, evidenced by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Those who work in conflict resolution say Americans need to engage in the hard work of seeing those we disagree with as fully human and worthy of respect.
Charlie Kirk鈥檚 killing sparks calls to temper the violent tones of US politicsConservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Wednesday while speaking at a Utah university. While the motive remains unknown, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called it 鈥渁 political assassination.鈥�
Immigration is key to Trump鈥檚 urban crime crackdown. DC is a case study.As President Trump considers intervening in additional U.S. cities to address crime, a takeaway from Washington, D.C., is that immigration enforcement is likely to play a leading role.
South Korea says deal with US will bring home workers from Georgia plant
Stop me, Minnesota shooter wrote. Missed clues sidelined state鈥檚 red flag law.Police say no one raised alarms before a shooter opened fire on a Minnesota church. The state鈥檚 red flag law could have been used to prevent the attack.
RFK Jr. faces a trust gap. So do the health agencies he鈥檚 aiming to change.Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took heated questions on vaccines from members of both parties in a Senate hearing, but many in the public also share his distrust of health agencies.
Armed troops in US streets? For many, Trump makes that seem normal.Armed troops patrol streets in the nation鈥檚 capital, and many residents shrug their shoulders. President Trump鈥檚 ability to normalize such dramatic actions is at play 鈥� but isn鈥檛 the end of the story.
Are Trump鈥檚 gains among Latino voters fading? New Jersey is the first big test.Were Donald Trump鈥檚 gains among Hispanic voters an anomaly 鈥� or the beginning of a more permanent realignment? The New Jersey governor鈥檚 race this year will provide an early test.
Nationalist conservatives from US, Europe gather, touting different view of democracyNational conservatives, or NatCons, elevate tradition and culture over liberal democracy. They gather this week for their annual convention amid growing power in Europe and as a strong part of President Trump鈥檚 coalition.
As campaign spending flows unchecked, some states are trying to impose limitsThe role of outside money in elections has grown exponentially ever since the Supreme Court ruled in 2010 that political spending is a form of speech. Now, some advocates of campaign finance reform hope to impose limits though the states.聽
鈥榃e鈥檙e set up for success.鈥� ICE chief defends immigration enforcement practices.ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons talks about the agency鈥檚 collaboration with District of Columbia police and its arrest of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, with plans to deport him as an alleged criminal.
The ExplainerWhy claims of mortgage fraud are central to Trump鈥檚 push to influence FedThe standard of Federal Reserve independence is under strain, as President Trump presses for lower interest rates and seeks to oust Lisa Cook from the central bank鈥檚 board.
