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As Trump鈥檚 power has risen, so has his wealth 鈥� all in plain sightPresident Trump鈥檚 estimated net worth has doubled to more than $6 billion since early 2024. His allies deny conflicts of interest. Watchdog groups disagree, and see a troubling breakdown in ethical norms.
US senators slam Trump鈥檚 Russia-Ukraine peace plan as rewarding aggression
FocusNow serving community: Vermonters rally to preserve the general storeThey evoke Hallmark movies and simpler times. But in rural locations, general stores are a lifeline to the community, providing access to groceries and serving as a social hub. In Vermont, towns are fighting to keep theirs alive.
Why this Indiana Republican bucks Trump on redistrictingRepublican state lawmakers from Indiana have rejected pressure from the White House to conduct a midcycle redrawing of their congressional maps. One state senator describes why his conservative values led him to oppose the effort.
The ExplainerWhy the government鈥檚 case against James Comey is in perilA central theme of President Donald Trump鈥檚 return to office has been his call to prosecute his perceived political enemies. In one of the most high-profile efforts, against a former FBI director, a series of government missteps means the case might collapse.
Marjorie Taylor Greene鈥檚 split with Trump is the talk of her Georgia districtThe public falling-out between U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and President Donald Trump has brought splits in the MAGA movement into the open. In Ms. Greene鈥檚 solidly Republican district, voters are weighing their populist allegiances.聽
The ExplainerWhen Gerry met a salamander: The 1812 roots of today鈥檚 gerrymandering battlesAttempts to control the drawing of congressional districts to benefit a party or candidate stretch back nearly to the country's founding. This year's spurt of redistricting has cast renewed interest in what gerrymandering is and how it works.
FocusRegaining a sense of place: People and culture come first after Lahaina wildfireAfter the deadliest fire in 100 years of U.S. history, houses are rising from the ground once again in Hawaii. But the people of Lahaina are trying to do more than rebuild buildings 鈥� they are also trying to rebuild their culture.
The fight over cashless bail: What you need to knowPresident Trump is trying to end cashless bail. The reform was to help low-risk, low-income defendants, but it opened a window for repeat offenders. Here鈥檚 why it鈥檚 a political football.
House to vote as Trump struggles to defuse Epstein issueThe House is set to pass a bill calling to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. It represents House Republicans鈥� first major rebuke of President Trump this year 鈥� a divide that鈥檚 hidden somewhat by his last-minute support for the measure.
Why is Border Patrol leading immigration raids far inside the US?The U.S. Border Patrol is playing a leading role in immigration enforcement activities far from U.S. borders. Critics say the agents鈥� borderland ethos results in overly aggressive tactics in urban centers 鈥� while the agency proclaims it is protecting Americans.
鈥楢 mad rush鈥�: Federal workers return to backlogs 鈥� and another shutdown deadlineFederal workers return to their jobs after the government reopens, and as they catch up with missed tasks, they know another shutdown is possible soon.
The ExplainerWhat is immigration court? How it works and how it鈥檚 changing under Trump.Immigration courts play a significant role in deciding who can stay in the United States. The Trump administration is transforming this system to聽speed up removal proceedings and detain more people in the process.
After 43 days, the government reopens. How quickly will the damage be undone?With the government shutdown over, the next steps come into view: Turning the federal government back on after six weeks might not be easy, or fast.
鈥榃e don鈥檛 even know all of what we have.鈥� Howard fights to preserve Black newspapers.Across the United States, scholars are working to preserve聽the history of the Black press before the brittle pages are lost forever. In a basement at Howard University, uncovered treasures have included Frederick Douglass鈥� newspaper, The North Star.
First LookHouse Democrats release Epstein emails saying Trump 鈥榢new about the girls鈥�Emails sent from the disgraced financier, Jeffrey Epstein, referencing President Donald Trump have been made public. The White House says the emails were 鈥渟electively leaked鈥� to 鈥渃reate a false narrative.鈥�
Democrats鈥� unity cracks as Senate agrees to end shutdown. Next the House votes.Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans in a vote to reopen the government, which has been shut down since Oct. 1. A House vote is next.聽
An uproar over antisemitism roils Heritage Foundation 鈥� and the GOPFallout over Tucker Carlson鈥檚 interview with Nick Fuentes, a purveyor of antisemitism, is revealing divides in the conservative movement, shaped by an information environment with far fewer gatekeepers.
US keeps striking suspected drug boats, killing dozens. Is it legal?The Trump administration claims it has legal justification for killing alleged 鈥渘arcoterrorists.鈥� Here鈥檚 why many experts, including conservatives, remain skeptical based on what the administration has shared so far.
First LookFAA fallout: Travelers face delays, cancellations at nation鈥檚 busiest airportsAirlines cut over 1,000 U.S. flights as the government shutdown forces the FAA to reduce service amid unpaid air traffic controllers calling out, causing long lines and limited disruptions that could worsen if the shutdown continues.聽
