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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 Look鈥楬istoric victory鈥� in Pennsylvania lifts hope for underfunded schoolsA Pennsylvania judge has ruled underfunding public schools is a violation of students鈥� rights.聽The ruling marks progress in a lawsuit that claims poorer districts are more likely to have larger class sizes, less qualified faculty, and outdated buildings.
The ExplainerIt鈥檚 official: US residents can now sponsor refugees. Here鈥檚 how.What is Welcome Corps? The new State Department program for refugees appeals to the聽鈥済enerosity of everyday Americans.鈥澛�
First LookUS Navy begins retrieval of Chinese balloon. How big is it?The U.S. Navy is collecting pieces of the downed Chinese balloon and will deploy underwater drones to scour the coast of South Carolina.聽The balloon, about 200 feet tall, was carrying a long sensor package underneath the size of a small regional jet.
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
First LookIce storm, wild weather reveals vulnerability of Austin's power gridPower grid outages following an ice storm in Austin, Texas, have left thousands of people without electricity for nearly a week and counting. Infrastructure repairs have been sluggish, prompting criticism of local government and an unreliable grid.
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.
Do Americans have a right to fix their own stuff?A spate of right-to-repair bills is sweeping through state legislatures, demanding that even in a digital age, the people who buy something own it.聽聽
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 LookPope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders speak out against anti-gay lawsThe three 海角大神 leaders said gay people should be welcomed by their churches, during an unprecedented joint airborne news conference returning home from South Sudan.
First LookUS moves to recover suspected Chinese spy balloon after shooting it downThe United States downed the Chinese balloon off the Carolina coast after it became the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.- First LookUS moves to recover suspected Chinese spy balloon after shooting it downThe United States downed the Chinese balloon off the Carolina coast after it became the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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 LookDescendants of persecuted Connecticut 'witches' ask for justiceConnecticut was hanging witches long before the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts. Now, lawmakers, researchers, and descendants of the accused want their names cleared, joining other efforts of communities聽seeking to atone for past persecutions.
Why diversity hasn鈥檛 changed policingThe Memphis police killing shows that hiring Black officers is not a cure-all for violence against Black communities. Culture needs to change.
The ExplainerHow common are killings by police? How often are officers prosecuted?In many cases the use of force by police goes unquestioned, seen as a necessary part of defending themselves and public safety. But the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis amplifies concerns about unjustified violence.聽
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 LookMove over frozen nuggets, kids prefer farm-fresh school lunchesSome U.S. school cafeterias are finding students don鈥檛 miss corn dogs when given baguette sandwiches and free-range chicken simmered in a chipotle broth. But most school districts still lack funding and staffing to make the move from reheated frozen meals.
