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As inflation weighs on voters, Trump is paying a high price, too -- With his approval rating for economic leadership dropping in polls, President Trump has tried to downplay voters' concerns about affordability. The same problem that tripped up Joe Biden is now dogging Mr. Trump.
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Texas Senate race sets up moderates vs. fighters – in both parties -- It's been a big month for politics in Texas, after the Supreme Court approved redistricted congressional maps and top candidates solidified running plans. The Senate race emerged as a marquee race with distinct choices in both the Democratic and GOP primaries.14 minutes ago
Only 2% of US students who study abroad are Black men. Meet Tremaine Collins, of Tokyo. -- Study abroad benefits can be life-changing, in terms of retention, economic capital, and upward mobility. So why do so few Black men get that opportunity?14 minutes ago
Tracking pandemic aid fraud: Five years on, the toll continues to grow -- A high-profile fraud case in Minnesota has spotlighted the lack of safeguards during the COVID-19 pandemic surrounding funds intended to prop up vulnerable Americans. The looting of taxpayer dollars holds lessons about the social safety net and the federal bureaucracy that oversees it.1 day ago
Congress considers ban on member stock trades, going beyond transparency -- Some in Congress want to ban members from trading in stocks to counter possible insider trading. At present, the rules mostly cover disclosure issues.3 days ago
How Trump's use of pardon power is breaking the mold -- President Trump has expanded the use of pardons in his second term. Critics say some of his clemency grants could amount to a threat to democracy.4 days ago
US mass killings drop to 20-year low. Some policy shifts might be helping. -- The US is on track to record the lowest level of mass killings, including deadly shootings, in two decades. Causes of violence are complex, but prevention programs and community health may play a role in the shift.5 days ago
Salute or push back? When a military order's legality is in question. -- With military leaders in the spotlight over drug boat attacks, how do troops know when to follow orders and when to push back?7 days ago
90 years ago, the Supreme Court limited whom presidents can fire. Trump wants to reverse that. -- For nearly a century, U.S. Supreme Court precedent has restricted the president's ability to fire heads of independent federal agencies. That precedent could soon be overturned.3 days ago
Educators for young children are in short supply. How one city is changing that. -- Finding and keeping educators for America's youngest learners can be a challenge. In San Francisco, an apprenticeship model is boosting teaching ranks, while also improving access to child care.8 days ago
Warily watching US-Russia talks, Ukrainians vow not to surrender -- As U.S. and Russian negotiators met, and European leaders scrambled to make a peace deal palatable to Kyiv, Ukrainians were wary bystanders to talks over their future. But their view is firm: Yes to compromise, No to capitulation.8 days ago
In Arizona, a Democrat and a Republican fight to free an ICE detainee -- For political opponents to find common ground on immigration matters seems rare. Yet, in Arizona, a progressive activist and a Republican district party chair are uniting around a detained woman who has been a positive force in her community.9 days ago
Trump's boat strikes already stirred debate. This 'second strike,' even more. -- Bipartisan inquiries are emerging amid reports that the U.S. military fired twice on a suspected drug boat, killing survivors. The strike may violate rules of war, some legal experts say.10 days ago
Many divisive X accounts are foreign-based. What does that tell us? -- A new feature on the social media platform X reveals that many popular accounts featuring inflammatory content about U.S. politics are located abroad. While it's hard to know who is behind them, experts say many are just trying to profit from outrage.11 days ago