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How Joe Biden is navigating a Catholic Church in conflictCatholic voters, like the rest of the U.S., are polarized around issues like abortion 鈥� a challenge for Mr. Biden, the second Catholic president.
First LookDonald Trump's Ohio rally: A 'Back to the Future' moment?Former President Donald Trump made baseless claims of fraud at a rally in Ohio Saturday, his first campaign-style event since leaving the White House.
How risky is 鈥榞ain of function鈥� research? Congress scrutinizes China.If a type of scientific research could prevent another pandemic, but also risk causing one if something goes wrong, is it worth it?
First LookWitch hunt or justice? Rudy Giuliani's law license suspended.Rudy Giuliani鈥檚 law license has been suspended because he made false statements during the 2020 presidential election, an appeals court has ruled. Supporters cite the move as politically driven, but many are calling the move a protection of democracy.聽
First LookDespite doubts, Biden finds a bipartisan path forwardIn an increasingly polarized landscape, many have been skeptical of President Biden鈥檚 calls for bipartisanship. But with a new bipartisan infrastructure deal now on the table, Mr. Biden has shown the potential for consensus in Washington once more.
First LookCDC extends eviction bans another month, says it's last timeThe deadline to lift nationwide eviction bans is now July 31 after dozens of members of Congress called for the moratorium to be extended and strengthened. But the White House has indicated that the safety net programs are meant to be temporary.
First LookWhat will Democrats do now that the voting bill is blocked?Republicans have blocked the Democrat-backed voting bill that promised an overhaul of how elections are run in the United States. Some Democrats are now considering paths to either change or set aside the filibuster to pass a voting bill.聽
鈥楾he signs are there.鈥� Is US democracy on a dangerous trajectory?Lee Drutman organized an open letter signed by 200 scholars warning of threats to U.S. democracy. He talks about what makes elections free and fair.聽
Taxes and the rich: America鈥檚 history of favoritism and crackdownsAre聽the rich taxed too lightly? The question isn鈥檛 new, but leaked tax records of billionaires may be swinging the pendulum again.
FocusAs Kamala Harris鈥� portfolio grows, so does the scrutinyHer groundbreaking personal profile and leadership on top issues have put her in the spotlight. Supporters say a learning curve is inevitable.
The ExplainerCOVID origins: Why is the lab leak hypothesis getting a fresh look?After being characterized as a conspiracy theory, the possibility that COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan laboratory is getting renewed attention.
First LookStrict Trump-era rules for migrants fleeing violence reversedThe U.S. government ended Trump administration policies that made it harder for migrants to gain asylum based on domestic or gang violence. The move, lauded by immigration advocates, comes as high numbers of migrants arrive on the U.S. southern border.
Climate conundrum: Tax on emissions is pragmatic but unpopularJoe Biden is seeking an unprecedented level of U.S. reductions in greenhouse gas emissions 鈥� yet shying away from one major tool for doing that.
FocusIn New York, crime spike is top of voters鈥� mindsSome of the Democrats hoping to become New York鈥檚 next mayor are calling for more policing. So far, they鈥檝e been leading in the polls.
Inheritance, fairness, and the billionaire classAsking the rich to pay more in taxes has long been broadly popular, in the name of fairness. President Biden kindles new debate over how to do it.
Poverty in the US persists. Would the 鈥楾hird Reconstruction鈥� help?Rooted in Martin Luther King鈥檚 legacy, the Poor People鈥檚 Campaign pushes against poverty with some lawmakers' support for the 鈥淭hird Reconstruction.鈥�
First LookTikTok survives Trump ban as Biden administration plans reviewThe Biden administration has scrapped Trump-era bans on TikTok and Wechat. The administration plans to conduct reviews aimed at assessing national security risks with technology tied to China.
Behind stalled bill: Infrastructure is about visions for AmericaPresident Biden鈥檚 American Jobs Plan aims to battle global warming, address inequality, and more 鈥� areas traditionally outside the scope of infrastructure.
Ballot initiatives give voters a voice: Are states listening?A legal tangle in Mississippi shows how ballot initiatives, a symbol of direct democracy, face pressure from other political institutions.
Election laws, 2024, and the future of democracyBetween Jan. 1 and May 14, at least 14 states enacted 22 new bills that restrict access to the vote. Sixty-one bills are progressing through 18 state legislatures.
