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First LookTrump wins Iowa caucuses, DeSantis edges out Haley for second placeDonald Trump has scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finished second over former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.聽
First LookAmid partisan climate, MLK Jr. holiday celebrations take a political turnBernice King, the daughter of the late civil rights leader, warned that 鈥渙ur humanity is literally under attack.鈥� But she noted that her father鈥檚 legacy of nonviolence taught the world that 鈥渨e can defeat injustice ... without seeking to destroy, diminish, demean or cancel.鈥�
Big hurdle for Trump rivals in Iowa: A party realignedDuring the Trump era the Republican Party has transformed, with its politics now dominated by non-college-educated voters. That has big implications for this year鈥檚 election.
Letter from Berkeley: Requiem for People鈥檚 ParkPeople鈥檚 Park 鈥� Berkeley鈥檚 iconic gathering spot, founded in the 1960s 鈥� sits on valuable real estate in the heart of the university town. Plans to develop聽on聽the site raise questions about public space and what鈥檚 best for a community.- Letter from Berkeley: Requiem for People鈥檚 ParkPeople鈥檚 Park 鈥� Berkeley鈥檚 iconic gathering spot, founded in the 1960s 鈥� sits on valuable real estate in the heart of the university town. Plans to develop聽on聽the site raise questions about public space and what鈥檚 best for a community.
- Letter from Berkeley: Requiem for People鈥檚 ParkPeople鈥檚 Park 鈥� Berkeley鈥檚 iconic gathering spot, founded in the 1960s 鈥� sits on valuable real estate in the heart of the university town. Plans to develop聽on聽the site raise questions about public space and what鈥檚 best for a community.
Politics team wrap-up: Snowy Iowa gears up for caucus nightWe鈥檙e entering the thick of a momentous election season, with Congress still hard at work on a budget and Donald Trump in court. Here鈥檚 the Monitor political team鈥檚 look at the key developments from this week.
First LookIn milestone for US cities, St. Paul鈥檚 new council is all womenMinnesota鈥檚 capital is the first major city in the United States to boast a city council entirely composed of women. Members of the new panel, St. Paul鈥檚 youngest and most ethnically diverse to date, say action on housing, climate, and safety is on the docket.
First LookBiden鈥檚 new loan cancellations will favor community college gradsThe Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some college graduates in February, six months ahead of schedule. The accelerated move will scrub debts for some borrowers who have made as few as 10 years of payments.
Will a skeptical GOP electorate trust the Iowa results?Iowa Republicans say Monday鈥檚 caucuses will be open and transparent. But any irregularities could cause big problems.
The Supreme Court鈥檚 suddenly blockbuster termThe word 鈥渦nprecedented鈥� gets tossed around a lot. But the Supreme Court finds itself with cases with no legal precedent to fall back on. And the rulings are likely to affect the 2024 election.- The Supreme Court鈥檚 suddenly blockbuster termThe word 鈥渦nprecedented鈥� gets tossed around a lot. But the Supreme Court finds itself with cases with no legal precedent to fall back on. And the rulings are likely to affect the 2024 election.
Monitor BreakfastGetting to know Biden's budget director 鈥� over breakfastShalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, sat down with reporters at a Monitor breakfast to speak about a potential government shutdown and the need for bipartisan trust in budget negotiations.
First LookChristie鈥檚 exit leaves DeSantis and Haley sparring for second placeIn the last Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses, Gov. Ron DeSantis and former governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley traded barbs on CNN. Former President Donald Trump headlined a solo town hall on Fox.
FocusWill 鈥楾exas tough鈥� work in fighting fentanyl fatalities?Fentanyl is a leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45. Texas is taking a largely tough-on-crime approach, while critics urge a new approach prioritizing addiction treatment and prevention. 聽
Iowa 2024: Snow, cold, and candidates hoping for a hot streakDonald Trump鈥檚 historic lead is the dominant narrative in the GOP presidential race. But Iowa caucuses are an unpredictable process, and even strong second-place finishers can gain momentum there.
Are jobs the solution to New York鈥檚 migrant crisis?New York is trying to connect migrants with open jobs. Even when migrants earn work authorization, barriers to employment remain.聽
First LookSecretary Austin was hospitalized for days before Biden knew. Why?For three days, the White House was unaware that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was in the hospital, raising security questions about the chain of command. Now, the administration pledges to examine what went wrong and enact reforms.
Biden鈥檚 urgent task: Reengaging Black votersPresident Biden鈥檚 support from Black voters, a key to his 2020 presidential win, has waned. Is the challenge a broader one for the Democratic Party?
Community restores Compton bakery after street 鈥榯akeover鈥�Rioting, looting, and protests that turn violent often create challenges for a community. This city responded to one such test in a swift and positive way.
