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First LookAs faith in democracy falters, Americans highly focused on midtermsA majority of American voters believe the future of the country will be at stake when they cast their votes in the upcoming midterm elections, a new AP poll reveals. Both Democrats and Republicans feel the country is regressing.
First LookMidterm strategy or winter prep? Biden to release more oil reserves.In response to the recent reduction in supply from OPEC+ countries, President Joe Biden plans to release an additional 15 million barrels of oil from U.S. strategic reserves. More drawdowns could come this winter in an effort to manage prices.
With midterms looming, Democrats play defense on crimeRepublicans running on crime is nothing new. But as many cities struggle with elevated violence and disorder, the message seems to be resonating.
First LookChurches and sororities educate to target election law confusionVoters in some states will face new restrictive rules around casting ballots during this year鈥檚 midterm elections.聽Sorority sisters, Black church leaders, and other voting rights groups are organizing to ensure no voter gets left behind in the confusion.聽
First LookIn abrupt turn, Biden uses Trump-era rule to deny Venezuelans asylumWith a surge of Venezuelan migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, President Joe Biden is evoking Title 42, a rule first deployed during the pandemic聽to deny the request of asylum at the border. The move is drawing swift criticism from immigrant advocates.聽
Jan. 6 shook US democracy. Has Jan. 6 committee helped shore it up?The final meeting of the Jan. 6 committee resulted in a historic decision to subpoena a former president. As聽the committee聽nears the end of its work, we look at what it has 鈥� and hasn鈥檛 鈥� changed, and what could lie ahead.
First LookIn bid to control curriculums, conservatives fund school board racesOften-ignored school board elections are in the spotlight in the run-up to midterm elections as conservative groups spend millions on the races. Their aim is to scale back teachings on race and sexuality.
First LookBiden pardons federal convictions of simple marijuana possessionPresident Joe Biden is pardoning Americans federally convicted of marijuana possession, which could ease barriers for many seeking jobs or housing. But he says sales of the drug should be more strictly regulated, even with reduced penalties.
Cover StoryCan a Democrat win over rural Ohio? Tim Ryan gives it a shot.In Ohio, where Donald Trump won twice, underdog Tim Ryan鈥檚 Senate campaign聽may hold lessons for other Democrats.
First LookU.S. voting systems may be complex, but are they secure?After losing the 2020 presidential election, former President Donald Trump has questioned voting processes and even denied the election results. However, two years later, evidence still suggests elections are more secure now than ever.
First LookWill body cams for federal law enforcement restore public trust?The U.S. Interior Department has announced police officers聽for several federal agencies聽will wear body cameras while on the job. New policies aim to reduce no-knock warrants and the use of excessive force, which have eroded public trust of law enforcement.
First LookHouse passes bipartisan bill to help states rein in Big TechThe U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would give states and federal regulators聽more power in Big Tech lawsuits. Support for the bill, while not overwhelming, is bipartisan, as Democrats and Republicans weigh in on Big Tech dominance.
First LookNew union law elevates farmworkers' voices in CaliforniaCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed a measure Wednesday that allows farmworkers to vote by mail in union elections. The new law follows weeks of marches and rallies from farmworkers who risked their jobs to push for easier unionization.
Cover StoryWhy the Republican Party鈥檚 future may be decided in ArizonaWill the Republican party follow Barry Goldwater or Donald Trump?聽In Arizona, a GOP divide offers insights to the party鈥檚 future.
The ExplainerNew York is suing Donald Trump for fraud. Three questions.Where does a country draw a line between launching investigations for political motives and ensuring that the rule of law applies to every citizen, even the powerful?
FocusWith buses and planes, GOP governors put border crisis in spotlightDecried by Democrats for using migrants as political pawns, Republicans say they want Northern cities to get a taste of what border towns are facing.聽
First LookCourt lifts hold on classified Trump papers, now free for scrutinyJudges from an appeals court in Atlanta lifted a hold on the classified documents seized by federal agents from the former president鈥檚 Mar-a-Lago estate. Investigators can now use the documents to determine whether Mr. Trump should face criminal charges.聽
First LookBattles over Western water seep into tight US Senate racesAs聽cities in Arizona and Nevada continue to experience drought, water supply is playing a significant role in U.S. Senate races. Democratic incumbents up for reelection hope that federal drought-relief funding will help at the ballot box.
First LookNew York attorney general sues Trump and company, alleges fraudNew York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Donald Trump and his company for engaging in various forms of fraud. Among other possible penalties, Ms. James is seeking to bar Mr. Trump and his three adult children from heading companies in New York.
How Ron DeSantis trumped Trump with migrant movePreparing for a likely 2024 presidential run that could pit him against his former mentor, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is showing a Trump-like ability to command the media spotlight.聽
