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In Idaho governor鈥檚 race, GOP factions battle over party鈥檚 futureAn unusual battle between the governor and his lieutenant reflects national divisions within the Republican Party 鈥� including over Donald Trump.聽
Why many Republicans now oppose abortion exceptions for rapeTraditionally, even Republicans against abortion have supported exceptions for rape and incest. But as Roe v. Wade teeters, there has been a shift.
Monitor Breakfast鈥楽tiffen your spine鈥�: Breakfast with outgoing press secretary Jen PsakiContinuing a Monitor tradition, outgoing White House press secretary Jen Psaki stops by for breakfast and a few thoughts on what it鈥檚 like to be in politics at this moment.
FocusCan 鈥楤ig John鈥� Fetterman help Democrats win back the working class?The heavy favorite for Pennsylvania鈥檚 Democratic Senate nomination may test whether progressivism in different packaging can broaden its appeal.
First Look500 Native Americans died in US residential schools, Feds sayA federal study has identified more than 500 student deaths at government-backed boarding schools that sought to assimilate Native American youth into white society. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland described the study as a first step toward justice for the victims.
Monitor Breakfast鈥榃e are not ready to surrender鈥�: Coffee with Ukraine鈥檚 ambassador to USDuring a Monitor coffee with reporters Thursday, Ambassador Oksana Markarova addressed how Ukraine would define victory in the war.
First LookWest Wing first: Karine Jean-Pierre breaks mold as press secretaryKarine Jean-Pierre is set to become the first Black woman and the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as White House press secretary, President Joe Biden announced on Thursday. Current White House press secretary Jen Psaki will vacate the role next week.
Blue states want to create havens for abortion rights. Can they?Both sides of the abortion debate say the end of Roe would be just 鈥渢he beginning.鈥� As California and others try to create havens for reproductive rights, the states may face legal warfare with one another.
Will abortion ruling boost Democrats? For voters, it鈥檚 complicated.A leaked draft ruling sent shock waves through the left. But initial polls suggest it hasn鈥檛 moved the needle much on how people plan to vote.
First LookAs New Mexico battles wildfires, Biden deploys disaster aidOn Wednesday, President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration that will bring emergency funds to the areas of New Mexico devastated by fire. Firefighters have been working for weeks to tame the spread of the largest wildfire currently burning in the U.S.
First LookWith Trump's backing, JD Vance wins Ohio Senate GOP primaryJD Vance, an author and investment banker, won a hard-fought primary for U.S. Senate in Ohio on Tuesday after receiving the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. The win shows Mr. Trump鈥檚 backing still carries considerable weight in the GOP.
On Russia, is US policy edging from defense to offense?Despite concerns about escalation, the Biden administration now seems to see a strategic opportunity to weaken Russia.聽聽
Monitor Breakfast鈥楢 battle of nerves鈥�: Georgia鈥檚 president on the Russian threatSalome Zourabichvili recently joined the Monitor to discuss the war in Ukraine and its implications for countries like hers.聽
First LookGOP House members worked with Trump to overturn electionInterview transcripts and text messages collected by the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol assault show that a dozen right-wing members of the House of Representatives were deeply involved with President Donald Trump鈥檚 efforts to overturn the election.
鈥楥haos on top of a crisis鈥�? Congress debates ending Title 42.Both parties agree that only Congress can fix the strained U.S. immigration system. But with Title 42 set to end next month amid a record influx, there is little agreement about potential solutions.
Disgraced general to far-right hero: Michael Flynn rides the next waveDonald Trump鈥檚 former national security adviser has become an icon for a GOP base that鈥檚聽increasingly suspicious of a corrupt 鈥渄eep state鈥� and elites.
First LookNew York high court says Democrats gerrymandered, tosses mapNew York state鈥檚 highest court threw out a congressional map drawn by Democrats that would鈥檝e likely cut Republican held seats from eight to four. The court ruled that the map was a partisan gerrymander that violated redistricting reforms passed in 2014.
Traveling with Biden on a two-day presidential whirlwindInteracting with presidents in person always generates a more nuanced impression. Our reporter shares some observations after a recent trip to the Pacific Northwest with President Biden.聽
First LookNY judge holds Trump in contempt over subpoenaed documentsA state court judge in Manhattan held former President Donald Trump in contempt of court Monday - issuing a $10,000 a day fine - for failing to respond fully to a subpoena from the New York attorney general seeking documents on the Trump Organization's finances.
First LookSen. Orrin Hatch: A legacy of tough conservatism and compromiseA staunch conservative on most economic and social issues, Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah also teamed with Democrats several times during his decades-long career on issues ranging from stem cell research to rights for people with disabilities.
