The DOJ’s probe of a Muslim-led community near Dallas exposes deep anxieties about religion, identity, and the struggle for belonging in Texas.
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As Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ tries to extend massive tax cuts, deep Republican divisions, ballooning deficits, and threats to Medicaid place the future of America’s safety net and fiscal health at stake.
Google’s $50 million settlement with Black employees marks a turning point in the tech industry’s reckoning with systemic racial bias—and sparks new demands for lasting reforms.
The Iowa Supreme Court’s English-only ruling reignites debate over who the polls actually serve—and who’s left out.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s unprecedented plan to cut 20% of general and flag officer positions aims to overhaul Pentagon bureaucracy—but will it fix what truly ails the military?
Jonathan McKernan’s nomination for a pivotal Treasury role raises pressing questions about consumer protections and regulatory rollback under Trump.
A sweeping new FDA-NIH partnership is poised to put science—not profit—at the heart of American nutrition policy, with a bold plan to tackle chronic disease and confront the food industry’s legacy of influence.
Donald Trump’s campaign to oust the Wall Street Journal’s editor reveals deeper risks for the independence of American journalism—and for democracy itself.
Elizabeth Smart’s reaction to Wanda Barzee’s rearrest reveals systemic flaws in how we protect survivors—and why policy reform can’t wait.
As the U.S. and China gear up for high-level trade talks, experts warn the rhetoric masks deeper risks. Can collaboration beat confrontation this time?