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First LookDiversity on the Hill: GOP-led Congress shows expanded representationThe Republican side of the House of Representatives is becoming more diverse, largely thanks to Kevin McCarthy鈥檚 efforts to recruit more women and people of color. However, of聽the racial and ethnic minority members in the new Congress, 80% are Democrats.
First LookUS parole program stirs hope for Cubans, Haitians, and other migrantsIn January, the Biden administration approved a parole program that requires migrants to request a permit online before arriving with the sponsorship of a relative or friend in the U.S.聽A new wave of Cuban migrants hope the policy means a safer journey.
First LookRemorseful in court, Jan. 6 rioters return to defiant supportJan. 6 defendants who faced with jail time often professed remorse. Now, more are now backpedaling or even celebrating their actions in the Capitol riot.
First LookBiden, McCarthy meet on 鈥榮hared duty鈥� to avoid debt defaultU.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden met Wednesday to discuss raising the debt ceiling ahead of government funding running out in June. The two disagree on budget cuts, but they expect the conversation to continue.
New primary calendar? New Hampshire says 鈥榥ot so fast.鈥�As Democrats prepare to vote on a plan for South Carolina to lead off the 2024 primaries, New Hampshire is signaling a messy fight ahead.
First LookEPA puts Alaska fishery over gold and copper mine, renewing debateThe EPA has officially prevented the development of Alaska鈥檚 Pebble Mine due to concerns about the impact on the state鈥檚 salmon fishery. The move is an environmental victory, but some worry that it sets a precedent for the EPA to veto all similar projects.
The ExplainerCongress takes up COVID origins: A primer on the debate so farRepublicans say they鈥檙e trying to get answers on how the pandemic started, but others worry a partisan probe will muddy the waters.
First LookBuild, expand, or repair? States compete for infrastructure funding.A new U.S. federal infrastructure law has led to competition for grant money among state and local officials. The Biden administration has been favoring repair projects over expansion or construction, leaving many wondering what the priority should be.
On environment, DeSantis charts a pragmatic pathFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pursued a centrist approach, emphasizing the economic benefits of protecting his state鈥檚 natural resources.
Classified documents seem to be everywhere. Is there a solution?Recent discoveries suggest that mishandled classified documents may not be that rare 鈥� the result of a 鈥渢sunami鈥� of government secrets.
The ExplainerThe Georgia probe that may indict a presidentA Georgia district attorney said Tuesday that a decision 鈥渋s imminent鈥� on whether to indict Donald Trump and his allies for interfering in the 2020 presidential election.
First LookFlorida Gov. DeSantis rejects AP African American studies courseFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis rejected a proposed nationwide African American studies course over a chapter on 鈥淏lack Queer Studies.鈥� Authors and educators say that history is not political and Mr. DeSantis seeks to only advance his own conservative agenda.
First LookWelcome Corps provides a new way for Americans to sponsor refugeesAmericans will be able to help refugees in a new program being released by the State Department. The Welcome Corps will allow five or more Americans to form a group and match with a refugee, introducing more opportunities for sponsorship.
Some states give bipartisanship a try. It鈥檚 been a rough start.As parties are grappling with more extreme wings, some state legislatures have responded by forming centrist coalitions across the aisle.聽
Biden gets his own docu-dramaThe White House is highlighting key differences between President Biden鈥檚 situation and that of former President Trump. But even allies admit the optics aren鈥檛 good.
Civics in the shadow of Capitol Hill: Letter from a D.C. high schoolA letter from a civics skills classroom in the shadow of Capitol Hill 鈥� what鈥檚 important is experiential practice, say teachers.
Prosecuting a president: What can US learn from other nations?The U.S. has never prosecuted a leader for criminal wrongdoing. But other countries have. Their experiences show it is a serious test of a democracy, but it鈥檚 a test that many democracies have passed.
First LookAs GOP continues to fracture, Democrats champion a growing unityA year ago infighting was the norm for House Democrats on Capitol Hill. But remarkable unity was displayed with the recent unanimous support of Hakeem Jeffries for speakership. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a very powerful feeling,鈥� says New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster.
After speaker fight, will McCarthy鈥檚 House be more democratic?Some House Republicans contend that a weak speaker is a good thing 鈥� giving members more say on legislation. But there鈥檚 a fine line between a more democratic process and dysfunction.
The (in)credible Mr. Santos: A test of integrity in public lifeIn addition to personal integrity, there is also what might be called systematic integrity. In the case of George Santos, there are questions about why the traditional layers of political vetting didn鈥檛 identify an apparent fabulist.
