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First LookHow Spanish-language media is fighting for truth this election seasonLatino voters could be a major target for misinformation ahead of the 2024 elections. Combating it means an all-hands-on-deck effort.聽
First LookDonald Trump outlined his position on abortion. Some conservatives are disappointed.After months of scrutiny, former President Donald Trump explained his position on abortion. He says all state decisions must be 鈥渢he law of the land.鈥�
First LookNo Labels tried to find a new choice for president. But Haley, Manchin, Christie said no.The bipartisan group No Labels said it could capitalize on widespread dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden and Donald Trump by offering voters a moderate option from outside the primary process. But many potential candidates rejected the nomination.
Trump defied political norms. Now he tests the stock market.Some call聽Trump Media & Technology Group聽a 鈥渕eme stock.鈥� But in financial markets, confidence tends to hinge on fundamentals of finance, not the risky ground of emotion or personal trust.
First LookGeorgia residents could gain new power to strike fellow voters from the rollsGeorgia Republicans are seeking further restrictions on who can cast a ballot. Lawmakers passed a bill that allows 鈥渧igilante鈥� challenges to large numbers of voter registrations, a move opponents say could see legitimate voters struck from the rolls.
First LookTyre Nichols鈥� death sparked policing reforms. Why state legislators reversed them.After the fatal January 2023 beating of Tyre Nichols, the city of Memphis outlawed pretextual traffic stops and implemented other reforms. But Republicans in the state legislature pushed to overturn them over the Nichols family鈥檚 objections.
First LookCan Lea Michele, Lizzo, and Barack Obama give Joe Biden the boost he needs?Joe Biden鈥檚 March 28 fundraiser features former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as Stephen Colbert, Mindy Kaling, Queen Latifah, and Lizzo, among other performers. The campaign event is raising a record-breaking $25 million.聽
First LookNBC sought a conservative voice. But its employees didn鈥檛 want Ronna McDaniel.Ronna McDaniel鈥檚 brief time as an on-air political contributor at NBC News is over. Backlash from the network鈥檚 best-known journalists over her hire caused NBC to cut ties with the聽former Republican National Committee chief聽and apologize to its employees.聽聽
RFK Jr. reveals VP pick as Democrats try to sideline his campaignRobert F. Kennedy Jr., the best polling third-party presidential candidate in 30 years, announced his running mate today. Democrats are pushing back on his campaign.
Courts cut Trump鈥檚 bond to $175 million, but set April trial dateDonald Trump faced a huge bond 鈥� nearly half a billion dollars 鈥� to appeal a verdict in a civil fraud case. He got a reprieve Monday when an appeals court lowered the bond to $175 million.聽
First LookSenate passes $1.2 trillion spending package, averting shutdownThe Senate passed a package of spending bills Saturday, funding the government until the fall. The House narrowly approved the package earlier in the day.
Trump鈥檚 dark rhetoric tests a polarized electorate 鈥� and mediaWhen Donald Trump makes incendiary comments, how do we assess the impact of his language 鈥� on voters, on the campaign, on the political environment?
GOP said Congress would cut spending. Rep. Massie on how it broke down.As Congress rushes to pass a $1.2 trillion spending bill, Rep. Thomas Massie talks about what鈥檚 wrong with the process 鈥撀燼nd how it could be fixed.聽
First LookCongress unveiled a spending package. What made Dems and Republicans agree?Congressional leaders unveiled a $1.1 trillion spending package ahead of a March 22 shutdown deadline. Now they鈥檙e working to speed it through passage in the House and Senate to avert a partial government shutdown.
How Mike Johnson won a key vote 鈥� and handles reins of speakershipThe House speakership has always been a prime post of power. Now, due to Republicans鈥� slim majority and battles within their ranks, Speaker Mike Johnson鈥檚 job is also riding a vortex.
First LookAs Texas defends deportation law, New Hampshire ponders its border 鈥� with CanadaEven as Texas鈥� SB4 flounders in court, Republicans in other state legislatures are picking up the charge to open up state jurisdiction on immigration enforcement. That鈥檚 amid arguments about whether the measures will be effective, or even legal.
The ExplainerRFK Jr. is popular, but he鈥檚 probably not going to win. Here鈥檚 why.Voters say they want an alternative to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. But independent candidates face huge structural hurdles.
First LookIs GOP losing its grip on Ohio? Primary could be a signal of things to come.Ohio鈥檚 March 19 primaries are grabbing national attention as Republicans look to maximize their shot at picking up congressional seats. Endorsements by Donald Trump and聽GOP Senator JD Vance聽have defined some races.
Trump鈥檚 criminal trials recede 鈥� but not civil fraud penaltyKey criminal lawsuits facing Donald Trump have been delayed. Instead, a civil fraud verdict weighs heavily on the聽presidential candidate.
Monitor BreakfastAfter informal 'coffees,' Minister Sikorski comes to breakfastPolish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has been a friend of the Monitor since 2019. So when he came to Washington with Poland鈥檚 top leaders, he joined us for breakfast to talk Ukraine aid 鈥撀燼nd was his usual engaging self.
