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On a day to celebrate US democracy, many Americans are worried about itOn the eve of America鈥檚 Independence Day, the country is united in feeling pessimistic about the country鈥檚 future. But they disagree about why.
Six immigrant stories tell the promises and pitfalls of the American dreamThe American dream is an enduring part of U.S. mythology, drawing immigrants from around the world. Six families share its pitfalls and promises.
First LookA Kansas judge has blocked new Title IX LGBTQ+ protections in more schoolsIn Kansas, a U.S. district judge has denied anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students, a decision affecting four states and more areas. The rule, set to take effect in August, would expand the definition of sexual harassment under Title IX.
First LookCaitlin Clark, Angel Reese鈥檚 new rookie challenge: Beat the Olympic team in All-Star GameThe pair of remarkable rookies were selected July 2 by a combination of votes from the media, fans, players, and the league鈥檚 12 coaches to play聽against the U.S. Olympic team led by A鈥檍a Wilson and Breanna Stewart in Phoenix on July 20.聽
Trump鈥檚 big week of wins compounds Democratic frustrationRecent Supreme Court rulings on presidential immunity and Jan. 6 defendants, along with Joe Biden鈥檚 halting debate performance,聽have boosted Donald Trump.聽
First LookAs Panama closes Darien Gap corridor, US will pay for flights to remove migrantsThe United States will pay for flights to help Panama remove migrants in an effort to deter irregular migration that officials say harms vulnerable migrants. Panama鈥檚 new president will shut down the Dari茅n Gap, a superhighway for migration to the U.S.
First LookWorking in excessive heat? Biden鈥檚 proposed rule would require rest breaks, shade, water.If finalized, the measure unveiled on July 2 would overrule state rules聽preventing local governments from requiring heat protections for outdoor workers, establishing the first major federal safety standard of its kind and protecting 36 million Americans.聽
The ExplainerAre terrorists slipping across the US border? What the evidence shows.Could a spike in illegal immigration could open the way for terrorist attack on U.S. soil? We look at the available evidence.聽聽- The ExplainerAre terrorists slipping across the US border? What the evidence shows.Could a spike in illegal immigration could open the way for terrorist attack on U.S. soil? We look at the available evidence.聽聽
Supreme Court grants Trump some immunity. Are presidents now above the law?The decision in Trump v. United States immediately ranks as one of the Supreme Court鈥檚 most significant.
First LookSupreme Court holds Texas and Florida social media laws. Cases returned to lower courts.The Supreme Court has kept a hold on Texas and Florida efforts to restrict content moderation and alleged silencing of 鈥渃onservative viewpoints and ideas鈥� on social media platforms, returning the cases to the lower courts.
First LookRepublican women in South Carolina voted against an abortion ban. Then voters booted them out.After聽stopping a total abortion ban last year, the only three Republican women in the South Carolina State Senate have been voted out of office. Barring a major upset in November鈥檚 elections, the state will return the fewest women senators of any U.S. state.
On a sweeping Supreme Court day, a trio of rulings that will affect millions of livesThe three decisions issued Friday alone would qualify as a history-making term. And the Supreme Court is not done, with arguably the biggest case coming Monday.
Democrats are worried if Biden stays 鈥� or if he goesJoe Biden鈥檚 poor debate performance is resurfacing questions of whether he鈥檚 truly the party鈥檚 best candidate to beat Donald Trump. But getting him to step aside isn鈥檛 simple and carries its own risks.
A year after affirmative action ban, how students are pitching themselves to collegesA year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court barred the use of affirmative action in college admissions. Students have since used their application essays as a place to explore identity.聽
Democrats fret after Biden鈥檚 faltering debate performancePresident Joe Biden spoke softly and struggled for words in a Thursday matchup against former President Donald Trump, stirring concern in Democratic Party ranks.
Abortion ruling shows a Supreme Court splintered over emergency careIdaho doctors can continue to perform abortions in a medical emergency, for now, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Why DEI backlash is gaining momentum on campus and in boardroomsA conservative-led effort is rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion policies following a DEI wave after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
Supreme Court reverses 5th Circuit, again. Questions of online free speech remain.Can the federal government crack down on misinformation online without stomping on the First Amendment? That鈥檚 just one hard question that remains unresolved after Wednesday鈥檚 Supreme Court ruling.
For Biden and Trump, debate offers a rare chance to change perceptionsPresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will have different mandates on Thursday. Mr. Biden will want to show vigor and stamina. Mr. Trump will want to demonstrate he can be serious and statesmanlike.聽
