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The military now controls zones at southern border. Here鈥檚 how that looks to locals.The Trump administration is expanding the military role at the border through new national defense areas, raising questions about militarization of the border.
Trump suddenly needs Congress 鈥� and his 鈥榖ig, beautiful bill鈥� is on the rocksRepublicans in Congress have an incredibly slim majority to pass a funding bill for a Trump-led agenda that includes cutting taxes, boosting immigration enforcement, and shrinking other programs.
Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case. What were the key takeaways?Nationwide injunctions have become more prevalent over the past 20 years, with lawyers "forum shopping" for judges friendly to their cause. The Supreme Court Thursday heard a case about whether to limit their scope.
In Mideast, Trump finds his comfort zone: Business first, then policyPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 Mideast agenda indicated that business would take priority. Yet the outlines of an emerging Trump foreign policy are visible.
Trump鈥檚 Qatari plane controversy puts a spotlight on BoeingBoeing just won a huge contract from Qatar. But the company is troubled on several fronts 鈥� the latest being delays on new Air Force One jets for the U.S. president.
Focus鈥楳otivated and inspired鈥�: California inmates are improving mental health behind barsFour years after two incarcerated men sought ways to help their peers face mental health issues, Los Angeles County is expanding their successful efforts.
Colleges in the US are facing hurdles. More are hoping free tuition will help.More states are going all in on offering free tuition. How far will the move go to help with the difficulties higher education has faced in recent years 鈥� and a predicted pending enrollment cliff?
Beat cops to game wardens, Florida expands 鈥榓rmy鈥� of immigration enforcersDespite some pushback, Florida is deputizing local law enforcement with immigration powers in one of the most muscular policing movements in modern times.聽
An Alabama county fought for civil rights. Now it鈥檚 facing an environmental crisis.As water management problems arise 鈥� and in some cases go unaddressed 鈥� in places such as Alabama, Michigan, and Mississippi, our columnist wondered, Is there a link between civil rights protests of the past and the environmental injustices of the present?
Birthright citizenship reaches the Supreme Court. What鈥檚 at stake?Much is at stake as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a birthright citizenship case May 15, including whether an executive order is applied uniformly across the country.聽
With their staffs cut to as low as 1 person, agencies push back on DOGEAfter a frenzied start, cost-cutting and efficiency efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency have run up against public opinion and the courts.聽
The ExplainerTrump meme coins raise money. They also buy access.Top investors in the meme coin $TRUMP will get to dine with President Donald Trump. Some Democrats call his family cryptocurrency ventures 鈥減rofoundly corrupt,鈥� while his press secretary says he is abiding by all laws regarding conflicts of interest.
They鈥檝e watched democracies fail. They see it happening under Trump.As Donald Trump fights the courts over Kilmar Abrego Garcia, targets law firms, and tests the rule of law, democracy experts warn they鈥檝e seen this before.
10 years ago, SCOTUS said same-sex couples could marry. Why do they worry today?Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court case that found a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, turns 10 in June. More than two-thirds of Americans consistently support marriage equality. But one attorney who argued the case likens the right to a 鈥渟plit screen鈥� in the Trump era.
The ExplainerWhy security officials keep using the Signal app despite risksNational security officials are using commercial apps over secure communications systems that feel burdensome. New apps offer privacy, but are easier to hack.
How Trump cuts could affect your weather reportsProposed budget cuts at NOAA reflect the Trump administration鈥檚 frustration with climate research, but also threaten the quality of National Weather Service forecasting.
Trump leans on Carney, but Canada has its own leverage in US trade talksPresident Donald Trump met Prime Minister Mark Carney amid high tensions over trade and tariffs. The Canadian prime minister expressed hope for launching a constructive dialogue.
鈥楤less that corner.鈥� A Chicago crossing guard marks 50 years.For half a century, Eugenia Phillips has been ushering schoolchildren to safety at intersections across the Windy City.聽That鈥檚 50 years of Chicago winters. Fifty years of new student faces.
What US-Canada border security looks like through the eyes of a Border Patrol agentPresident Donald Trump is pressing the Canadian government over immigration and drug flows across the border with the United States. Stricter policies are welcomed by U.S. Border Patrol agents, yet community tension also brews.聽
Trump denies he鈥檒l run for a third term 鈥� but that won鈥檛 stop the chatterThe Constitution prohibits election to more than two presidential terms. But Trump supporters hope there are loopholes, and the president has both dismissed and encouraged the speculation.
