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How Carroll v. Trump revealed #MeToo era鈥檚 impactThe verdict against Donald Trump could go beyond implications for the former president, potentially signaling a greater willingness to believe women鈥檚 stories of assault.
First LookArrested for fraud: George Santos indicted on 13 chargesU.S. Rep. George Santos has been arrested on federal criminal charges. The indictment says the New York Republican induced supporters to donate to a company under the false pretense the money would be used to support his campaign.
First LookTitle 42 ends this week. What does that mean for migrants?Title 42, a Trump-era policy restricting asylum during the pandemic, is ending this week. The Biden administration is preparing for an expected increase in immigration, while critics are concerned that a quick processing procedure won鈥檛 be fair.聽
First LookRare cooperation: Texas GOPs cast votes for stricter gun lawsRepublican representatives are helping advance a bill in the Texas House that proposes raising the purchase age for AR-style rifles. Rep. Sam Harless says 鈥渆very kid has a right to go to school and feel safe.鈥�
Debt limit: A political chasm over fiscal responsibilityCongressional leaders will meet with President Joe Biden to try to avert a default on the national debt and ensuing harm for the U.S. economy.
The ExplainerNo more gas stoves? New York is first state to ban gas in new buildings.New York state鈥檚 ban on natural gas in new construction has critics, but also supporters who say it鈥檚 an important step toward net-zero emissions.聽
First Look'Enough is enough': Bipartisan bill sets guardrails for social mediaTwo Democrats and two Republicans in the Senate are working together to introduce legislation that would protect children from the dark corners of the online world. The bipartisan bill would prevent children under the age of 13 from using social media.
First LookAhead of 2024, DeSantis takes aim at diversity, pronoun mandatesFlorida Republicans passed bills that ban diversity programs and prohibit schools鈥� enforcement of pronouns not corresponding to biological sex. Gov. Ron DeSantis will sign the bills into law as part of his agenda for his potential White House run.
First LookVermont first state to cover nonresidents under assisted suicide lawVermont has become the first state to allow nonresidents to take advantage of its law allowing medically assisted suicide. Nine other states allow the practice for their residents.聽Critics say these laws need better safeguards to protect the vulnerable.
Between Trump and DeSantis, Nikki Haley sees an openingThe former South Carolina governor could be uniquely positioned to unite the GOP鈥檚 warring factions. All she needs is for the frontrunners to fail.
First LookMouse divided: Disney, DeSantis continue to duke it out in courtDisney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are continuing their fraught legal battle. Disney World鈥檚 governing board, made up of Mr. DeSantis鈥� appointees, is now suing the entertainment group for聽unlawfully delegating governmental authority to a private entity.
First LookHow is Biden鈥檚 quick asylum screening plan different from Trump鈥檚?The Biden administration is implementing a new system for fast-track asylum screenings at the border, with interviews conducted by immigration officials and access to legal counsel. Critics doubt its effectiveness after issues under Donald Trump鈥檚 system.聽
First Look鈥楴o time to waste鈥�: Yellen, experts urge Congress to act on debt limitTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified Congress that the United States could default on its debt much sooner than expected if legislators don鈥檛 change course soon. Waiting 鈥渦ntil the last minute ... can cause serious harm,鈥� she said.
First Look'Coloradoans deserve to be safe': Gov. Polis signs gun control billsFive months after a mass shooting in an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Denver, Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis signed four bills aiming to restrict gun access. Opponents are suing over these bills, labeling them as encroachments on Second Amendment rights.
First LookBiden's latest immigration plan: US foreign processing centersThe Biden administration鈥檚 new immigration plan expects a post-pandemic surge of immigration from Central and South America. The plan will increase foreign migration centers, lift the number of refugees admitted, and more swiftly process asylum-seekers.
Wrong door, wrong driveway: How US got to shoot first, ask laterA series of high-profile shootings for seemingly mundane things 鈥� ringing the wrong doorbell, turning into the wrong driveway 鈥� reveals an on-edge society. This does not take place in a vacuum.
First LookMcCarthy defies expectations as debt bill passes. Now, the hard part.House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping $1.5 trillion debt ceiling package as they try to push President Joe Biden into negotiations on federal spending. Mr. Biden has threatened to veto the bill over the attached budget limits.
First LookMontana Rep. Zooey Zephyr exiled for defending gender-affirming careMontana Rep. Zooey Zephyr is the first transgender woman elected to the Montana legislature. Her stance on gender-affirming care has brought her into the national spotlight. 鈥淭here are many more eyes on Montana now,鈥� she said in an interview with the AP.
Blue city, red state: Why Nashville and Tennessee aren鈥檛 in tuneNashville and Tennessee used to be partners. Can they cooperate again?
First LookColorado passes farmers鈥� right to repair law. Why the opposition?Colorado has become the first state to legally protect farmers鈥� right to fix their own equipment. The legislation, passed Tuesday, also requires manufacturers to provide tools and parts needed for repairs.
