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- First LookMuseums were required to return sacred items to Native American tribes. Many still haven鈥檛.Months after federal rules required museums to return sacred or culturally significant items to Native American tribes, the artifacts are hidden from view but not yet returned.
- First LookPresident Biden鈥檚 new proposal calls for term limits and an ethics code for Supreme Court justicesPresident Joe Biden has unveiled a proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court. It aims to establish term limits and an ethics code for the justices, doing away with lifetime appointments to the nation鈥檚 highest court.
- First LookWildfires rage across western US, Canada, as firefighters struggle to control themThe so-called Park Fire had scorched more than 550 square miles in inland Northern California as of Sunday, darkening the sky and contributing to poor air quality in a large swath of the Northwestern U.S. and western Canada.
- In Butler, Pennsylvania, resilience and healing after Trump rally shootingResidents of Butler, Pennsylvania, are focused on recovery and care for affected families after聽the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump this month.
- First LookElusive Sinaloa cartel kingpin and 鈥楨l Chapo鈥檚鈥 son captured by Texas authoritiesEl Chapo鈥檚 son and long-time Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael 鈥淓l Mayo鈥 Zambada have been arrested in Texas. A former DEA official says the arrests may not make a 鈥渄ent鈥 on the drug trade because they will be quickly replaced from within the cartel.
- Musk risks political fallout by endorsing Trump. Few CEOs are following.聽Beyond Elon Musk, no other Fortune 100 chief executives have donated to Donald Trump's reelection campaign. Reputational and business risk may outweigh any benefits of backing a candidate.聽
- The ExplainerWhat you need to know about Kamala Harris鈥 border security recordOpponents are tying Vice President Kamala Harris to unpopular Biden administration border policies. We examine her views and responsibilities on the U.S. souther border.聽
- Harris鈥 choice for veep hinges on who can lead 鈥 and deliver votesThe Democrats鈥 vice presidential search, now on a tight deadline, is focused on who can deliver swing states, who is ready for prime time, and who could make a plausible president.聽
- A reporter鈥檚 view: Inside the Oval Office at a 鈥榩ass the torch鈥 momentPresident Biden鈥檚 address to the nation sealed his historic exit from the presidential race, while framing the coming election in almost existential terms.
- Netanyahu visits Congress with big goals 鈥 but at hardest of timesPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants more U.S. aid just as Washington is consumed with a changing presidential race and concerns about Israeli intentions.
- Six issues Kamala Harris is campaigning on 鈥 and 5 she鈥檇 rather avoidKamala Harris has the opportunity to rebrand herself in the eyes of voters, but Republicans are attacking her record. Already it鈥檚 clear her focus will include protecting abortion rights 鈥 and drawing a contrast to Donald Trump on justice.
- From sidekick to spotlight: 5 things to know about Kamala HarrisAs Kamala Harris moves closer to becoming the Democratic Party鈥檚 presidential nominee, the Monitor looks at five highlights from her career and personal life.聽
- As Dems embrace Harris, GOP calls it an undemocratic 鈥榗oup鈥 against BidenU.S. President Joe Biden鈥檚 late-stage departure from the presidential race has led to complaints that the Democratic Party is imposing an undemocratic outcome on its voters. Will Republican criticism stick?
- First LookClimate disasters make waves on the coast, but inland counties are also swampedWhen most people think of climate change, they think of disastrous hurricanes and earthquakes hitting the coasts harder each year. But flooding is the most common disaster in the United States, and much of it happens inland.
- From Pennsylvania to Capitol Hill, a push for answers on Secret Service lapseSecurity lapses that enabled the July 13 shooting of former President Donald Trump are raising larger questions about Secret Service protection during a turbulent election year.
- With Biden out, Democrats move fast to try to strengthen HarrisParty leaders are lining up to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, and聽campaign cash is pouring in. But Democrats still face an uphill battle.
- First LookCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese put aside rivalry to lead All-Star win over Olympic basketball teamAngel Reese and Caitlin Clark made the most of their All-Star debuts as the WNBA team beat the U.S. Olympic team 117-109 on the night of July 21. Teammate Arike Ogunbowale set the WNBA All-Star scoring record with 34 points.聽
- Biden鈥檚 exit galvanizes Democrats 鈥 but the road remains rockyDemocrats appear eager to unify around a new standard-bearer after weeks of damaging public infighting. But they are heading into uncharted territory.
- First LookPresident Biden ends 2024 reelection bid and endorses VP HarrisPresident Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, just four months before the election, following聽 stumbles that raised doubts about his fitness for office. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination.
- Republican Party unity under Trump is real 鈥 but not without strainsIn accepting the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump envisioned a nation 鈥渕ore united than ever before.鈥 But his speech included sharp attacks on President Biden, as both parties also confront open or latent fissures within.