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Supreme Court will hear largest transgender rights case in US historyOn Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the biggest transgender rights case in its history. The decision in United States v. Skrmetti has the potential to be a seismic one.
First LookPresident Biden pardons Hunter Biden, sparing him a possible prison sentenceDespite pledging as recently as early November he would not go through with it, President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on the night of Dec. 1. He said he 鈥渂elieve[s] raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice.鈥�
First LookA disputed election and pause on EU accession has led Georgian citizens to the brinkGeorgian citizens鈥� protests against their pro-Russian government entered a fourth day after the ruling Georgian Dream party canceled negotiations to join the European Union. Tensions around a disputed election result have been simmering for months.
Newsom vs. Trump: When big states take on the White HouseCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom was on good terms with Donald Trump during his first term as president. Now the governor is suiting up for battle.
Trump鈥檚 Mideast team: A familiar look for a transformed regionDonald Trump has put together a Mideast team charged with building on his first term鈥檚 successes. But in a region shaken by the war in Gaza, can the deal-making president achieve a historic peace agreement with a pro-Israel team?
Russian TV calls Tulsi Gabbard 鈥榦ur girlfriend.鈥� Can she keep US secrets?Tulsi Gabbard鈥檚 comments about U.S. adversaries Russia and Syria are raising questions about how she would approach intelligence gathering and sharing, if confirmed as director of national intelligence.
The Trump economy: How will tariffs, taxes, and big debt affect workers?The president-elect鈥檚 economic team will face a minefield of fiscal and economic challenges, with no clarity as to how American workers will fare.
First LookHow Trump鈥檚 proposed tariffs could dramatically raise prices on consumer goodsPresident-elect Donald Trump announced Nov. 25 he would impose sweeping new tariffs on countries he says have allowed illegal immigrants and drugs to enter the United States. If the import tax were implemented, prices could spike for Americans.
First LookWhy is Walmart the biggest company yet to cut its DEI policies?Following in the steps of Ford, Harley-Davidson, and Lowe鈥檚, Walmart rolled back some of its DEI policies after conservative backlash. It鈥檚 the largest company so far to reverse course since Supreme Court ended affirmative action in college admissions.
Storytelling bears. Wary parents. AI toys step cautiously toward Christmas.Toys that incorporate artificial intelligence can help children learn. But researchers say that good human relationships may still teach best.
First LookAfter Oklahoma and Louisiana, Texas will be next to try for Bible lessons in schoolsWhile Bible-based lessons will not be mandatory, schools that incorporate them will receive additional funding. Boosters say the Bible is a core feature of American history,聽while critics point out the lessons will alienate students from other religions.
The ExplainerTrump targets temporary protected status. What that could mean for Haitians in the US.Temporary protected status covers many U.S. immigrants. President-elect Trump says he鈥檒l challenge its use, particularly for Haitians in Springfield, Ohio.
First LookTrump chooses Bessent, Vought, Chavez-DeRemer, and Turner for CabinetDonald Trump has tapped Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, Russell Vought for the Office of Management and Budget, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary, and Scott Turner as housing secretary.
In the race to attract students, historically Black colleges sprint out frontFreshman enrollment declined at colleges for the first time since 2020. But some historically Black colleges and universities are experiencing record increases. What鈥檚 behind their success?
鈥業鈥檓 exhausted by him.鈥� Why Trump resistance is fizzling.The first election of Donald Trump fueled major protests, including the Women鈥檚 March. This time around, the self-dubbed 鈥渞esistance鈥� movement appears less energized.聽
Matt Gaetz drops bid for attorney general, the first setback for Trump鈥檚 presidencyThe announcement came just one day after Mr. Gaetz met with a number of key GOP senators.聽It鈥檚 unclear whom Mr. Trump might select to replace him.聽
Can Trump bypass the Senate to ram through controversial nominees?President-elect Trump鈥檚 allies say the Constitution allows him to make recess appointments for top offices, by forcing the Senate out of session. Such a move聽could mean a Supreme Court fight.
First LookTransgender Day of Remembrance raises awareness of violence against trans peopleTransgender Day of Remembrance is marked by vigils, memorials, and a sense of unease among advocates after this year鈥檚 election result. Transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to be victims of violence.
The pandemic roar subsided, but mask wars rumble onSome states are passing antimask laws, citing public safety concerns.聽Critics see a threat to privacy and to the ability to protest anonymously.
Ukraine fires US long-range missiles at Russia. What that means for the war.Ukraine鈥檚 use of long-range missiles to attack Russia comes as both sides are positioning for peace talks once Donald Trump becomes president.
