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As Virginia redistricting looms, Spanberger struggles to keep 鈥榤oderate鈥� imageAhead of Tuesday鈥檚 vote on redrawing Virginia鈥檚 congressional districts, the first few months of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger鈥檚 term have made clear how difficult it is to govern from the center when your party controls the state legislature and politics remain so polarized.
What Trump鈥檚 handling of the Iran war has done to perceptions of US powerFor decades, perceptions of U.S. power did not rely on the use of America鈥檚 unrivaled military might. In the Iran war, a militarily inferior adversary used asymmetric warfare to resist that might, and America鈥檚 allies are voicing concern over the state of U.S. strategic thinking and planning.
The wages are subminimum. But is the offer of something more? (video)鈥淪heltered workshops鈥� are often charged with exploiting workers diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. But many workers and their caregivers support such workshops and the sense of purpose and community they can bring. Our multimedia reporter spoke to people in both camps and visited workers at three sites for this short documentary.
Why the surveillance powers in FISA roil Congress 鈥� across party linesA section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, designed to help head off terrorist attacks, is also seen as a threat to civil liberties if misused. Members of Congress have been split across party lines as they wrestle with what to do ahead of a Monday deadline.
The first woman to complete the Boston Marathon sculpts her own legacyWhen Bobbi Gibb sprang out of the bushes and into the Boston Marathon, she proved women could run 26.2 miles. A new sculpture she crafted at the race start marks her legacy.
As US blocks Strait of Hormuz, Navy prepares for showdownsAmerica鈥檚 military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off shipping 鈥� a move to force Iran to negotiate. The strategy could escalate tensions.
From the MagazineMore liberals are buying guns. Why?Rising gun ownership among Democrats is reshaping U.S. gun culture and recalibrating the debate between gun rights, civic safety, and government control.
Beyond Jesus memes: Trump鈥檚 海角大神 supporters also fret about abortion, inflationPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 broadsides against the pope, alongside controversial memes, reveal cracks in his support from religious conservatives. That discontent is amplified by some policy disappointments, particularly around abortion.
Wildfires already active in Florida and US put focus on managed burnsMore than 1.7 million acres have burned across the United States so far this year 鈥� more than double the 10-year average for the same period.
The IRS has shrunk. So has public trust in tax fairness.While many Americans are enjoying new tax breaks, the Internal Revenue Service has fewer people to collect taxes. And most people say wealthy聽citizens aren鈥檛 paying their fair share.
With Swalwell and Gonzales out, is Congress entering a new accountability era?Fallout from the Epstein scandal and a changing media environment might be contributing to a new push for sunlight and accountability on Capitol Hill. This week鈥檚 unusual resignations could be followed by even more.
Neither party may win the redistricting wars. But the House could still lose.With聽Virginia and Florida poised to follow other states in midcycle redistricting next week,聽the partisan impact nationwide appears to be a wash. But the new maps may make the next U.S. House even more polarized.
The evolution of Lincoln鈥檚 immigration ideals: A historian assesses his legacyPresident Abraham Lincoln had a mixed record on immigration, but championed newcomers鈥� 鈥渞ight to rise.鈥�
US moves to blockade Iran after peace talks break downUS-Iran talks failed over the weekend, with Tehran鈥檚 nuclear program a key obstacle. President Trump has ordered a Navy blockade to press Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
With Artemis II back on Earth, what鈥檚 next for NASA?The Artemis II mission has concluded with a safe return to Earth. The mission rekindled 鈥渕oon joy鈥� for the public and made scientific advancements, which NASA aims to expand during the next phases of the ambitious Artemis program.
From music to majors: Hip-hop advances in academiaAs some colleges offer full degrees in hip-hop and others expand course offerings, educators and students believe career paths will keep opening.
JD Vance heads into the toughest assignment of his careerAs he leads the U.S. delegation in Pakistan to try to reach a peace agreement with Iran, Vice President JD Vance鈥檚 longtime anti-interventionist stance could help build trust. But Mr. Vance also could end up taking the blame if talks fall apart.
In Maine, Senate primary puts Democrats鈥� generational tensions on displayWith relatively little daylight between Gov. Janet Mills and oysterman Graham Platner on issues, the Democratic nomination fight appears to be coming down to experience and style 鈥� and who can win.
As Artemis II hurtles home, a global space race acceleratesThe United States and China are leading a global competition to build a permanent presence on the moon. Scientific research, national pride, and potentially lucrative lunar mining operations are at stake.
The US and Iran are both claiming victory, but what wins peace?There was little doubt going into the war that America鈥檚 armed forces could beat Iran鈥檚. The question was at what cost 鈥� and to what end?
