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Embracing loose AI policies, Trump seeks edge in US race against ChinaUnder President Trump鈥檚 new AI plan, America鈥檚 strategy has moved from cautious to bold, though critics are concerned that key safeguards are missing.
Trump has opened up 鈥榓 nuclear arms race鈥� on gerrymanderingAt President Trump鈥檚 request, Republicans in Texas and possibly other states are eyeing redistricting plans that could add seats to their U.S. House majority. Democrats are warning they might retaliate, in an escalating battle for House control.
鈥楽tanding with the vulnerable鈥�: Why communities are rallying around immigrant neighborsVolunteer-led efforts to support immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are similar to those happening around the United States. For many of the people stepping up, it鈥檚 a way to help fellow community members have some control over their lives.
Monitor BreakfastDemocrats in 鈥榮trong position鈥� to retake the House, says campaign chairRepublican efforts to redraw districts could backfire, and Democrats are well positioned to net the three House seats they need to take power in the 2026 midterm elections, says Rep. Suzan DelBene at a 海角大神 Science Monitor Breakfast with reporters.
Trump leans on diversion tactics again. But Epstein files may test their limits.As President Donald Trump tries to quell an uproar within his base over his handling of the Epstein files, he鈥檚 using a tactic 鈥� diversion 鈥� that has bailed him out of difficult spots before. But this time, he may be promising revelations he can鈥檛 or won鈥檛 deliver on.
From IRS to HHS: Trump immigration crackdown taps a host of agenciesIn a push to meet President Donald Trump鈥檚 goal of deporting 1 million unauthorized immigrants, the administration is enlisting agencies not typically involved in immigration enforcement.聽
What the sentence in Breonna Taylor鈥檚 death says about police reform under TrumpA police officer involved in the raid that killed Breonna Taylor in 2020 got a 33-month sentence Monday. The Department of Justice鈥檚 approach to the case points to a retreat from police reform efforts.聽
The ExplainerHow intertwined are the federal government and US colleges?As colleges and the Trump administration battle over federal funding, more questions arise about the obligations around grants and other financial arrangements 鈥� and what鈥檚 at stake if those systems falter.
From immigration to bombing Iran: How Trump fares in polling after half a year.President Donald Trump started his second presidency with a burst of executive actions on issues core to his electoral success, such as the economy and immigration. Public support for him on those issues is starting to slip.
FocusThe Supreme Court may have entered a new phase. Call it the emergency era.The court reached the end of June having issued almost twice as many emergency orders as it did merits opinions. Is this an anomaly, or the start of a new normal?
Monitor BreakfastOur breakfast with Trump budget mastermind Russ Vought鈥婣s people, Elon Musk and Russ Vought 鈥媍ould hardly be more different. But 鈥媡hey share a determination 鈥媡o shrink government. And M鈥媟. Vought鈥檚 power to do it, as the Trump administration鈥檚 budget director鈥�, is enormous.
Beep Ball World Series is a home run for blind players. 鈥業 want to play forever.鈥�The World Series of adaptive-sport beep baseball is about to kick off 鈥� offering blind players the opportunity to hit, field, and build community while participating in the national pastime.
Monitor BreakfastAs Congress codifies government cuts, Russell Vought promises more to comeAt a Monitor Breakfast, President Trump鈥檚 Office of Management and Budget director took a victory lap 鈥� and pledged more government cuts to come.
鈥楢 huge deal鈥�: Why Trump鈥檚 MAGA base rejects his Epstein case explanationPresident Trump has held his MAGA coalition together for a decade. But many supporters say his refusal to release information on the Jeffrey Epstein case means he鈥檚 acting more like the deep state they want to tear down.
Trump鈥檚 deportation push is now flush with cash. Here鈥檚 how it might be spent.Congress provided more than $170 billion to assist President Trump鈥檚 deportation campaign. Scaling up immigration enforcement efforts comes with steep logistical challenges.聽
Americans say they want a third party. Musk may find it a tricky liftoff.Elon Musk says he鈥檚 starting the America Party to focus on cutting government spending, which he views as essential to U.S. security. But the hold that Republicans and Democrats have on the political system is a formidable barrier.
Can Ken Griffey Jr. and the HBCU Classic bring Black players back to baseball?The HBCU Swingman Classic in Atlanta brought out Hall of Famers, comedians, and fans for an afternoon celebrating the sport and its players.
鈥榃hat community looks like鈥�: Oakland volunteers haul away 25 tons of trashAn effort to clean up Oakland started small: one man trying to make a park safe for a little boy to play in. Today, volunteers say the cleanups are meant to remind people of the importance of community.
In aftermath of Minnesota shootings, tracking a disturbing rise in political violenceExperts warn of an era of 鈥渘ormalized violence,鈥� impacting state and local officials along with national politicians 鈥� who are increasingly being attacked at home.
First LookOne year after Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service has changed 鈥� but questions lingerMultiple investigations have detailed the breakdowns that occurred a year ago during the assassination attempt against Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.聽Under a new leader hired by Mr. Trump, Secret Service has been pushing to address those problems.
