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FocusWho goes to jail over classified docs 鈥� and who doesn鈥檛?Some experts say higher-level officials are less likely to be prosecuted for mishandling secret information. Others argue it all depends on the details of the case.
First LookRepublican campaigns increasingly aim to shape school curriculumsMore conservative politicians are raising concerns about education and promoting a 鈥減arents鈥� rights鈥� movement leading up to the 2024 presidential race. It could be an effort to win over suburban women who have left the GOP, says one political analyst.
Hunter Biden laptop: House GOP probes suppression of online speechDid Twitter inappropriately suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story? A House hearing raises the question of how to balance free speech with public safety in an聽era of disinformation.聽
First LookWho runs Disney's district? Pretty soon, it might be DeSantis.A new Florida bill has reignited the feud between Florida governor Ron DeSantis and entertainment giant Disney. It would allow the governor to appoint a five-member governing board over the Walt Disney World district.聽
Can Joe Biden win back Americans鈥� confidence?As the president gears up for an expected reelection bid, he has accomplishments to tout. But many Americans say they鈥檙e worse off than two years ago.
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.
