The problem goes beyond the political leanings of judges to the speed of change and the administration’s apparent willingness…
Beijing has long used infrastructure development as a means of building influence in Africa. Now, it’s using media as…
US law tries to strike a balance between free speech and protecting people from harm. When it comes to child pornography,…
NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used…
Drowning, blunt force trauma and exposure to extreme weather are among the risks that migrants face making the dangerous…
FEMA pools national resources to help states quickly manage disasters. Without that federal support, each state would be…
With its focus on war with its neighbor, Russia has taken its eyes off the ball elsewhere. As a result, its position is…
Granting tech leaders direct control over government functions fundamentally alters the relationship between private power…
A desire to fight wokeness and reduce government spending are among the reasons that Trump supporters back his plans to…
How maps’ names and border territories − and what they omit - can project different political objectives.
During the first Trump administration, intelligence workers at many levels made political judgments about the information…
News reports paint a frightening picture of DOGE staff trampling time-tested – and in many cases legally required –…
From access to preventive care to workplace protections, public policies affect the health of LGBTQ+ people and the general…
When common sense is promoted as a virtue, it’s not just to celebrate how regular people understand the world. It promotes…
Offshore wind power brings more than local, clean energy. It provides jobs, encourages innovation and boosts economic growth…
For almost 80 years, Palestinians in Gaza have resisted proposals to resettle elsewhere.
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Many of Trump’s executive orders mirror plans laid out in Project 2025, a conservative policy plan developed in part by…
As Donald Trump has gained fame and power, his rage at opponents and appetite for vengeance appear to have sharpened. A…
In 2023, approximately 51 million foreign-born people lived in the United States. Almost three-quarters were in the country…