Politics
Fueled by MAHA, red states are moving to remove dyes and other additives from food
Dozens of state proposals this year aim to limit synthetic colorings and other chemical additives, like preservatives.
Texas Democrats try to block new congressional district maps
The proposed redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Democrats threaten redistricting in response to Republicans in Texas
A controversial Republican plan in Texas would rework voting maps to allow Republicans to potentially pick up five seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Michigan tried work requirements for Medicaid. It didn't go well
Robert Gordon was in charge of implementing work requirements in Michigan. He says he hates them and says other states are about to learn some very hard lessons.
Former BLS commissioner says it’s not possible to rig jobs numbers
On Friday, President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer, after the July jobs report showed job growth had stagnated.
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World leaders and U.S. lawmakers wrestle with Gaza starvation, Trump tariffs this week
Trump's tariffs are working to reshape the economy, and mass starvation in Gaza is causing fractures in traditionally bipartisan support for Israel.
Judge rules to keep Temporary Protected Status in place for thousands
The protections will remain in place as the case against the Trump administration's plan to strip them moves forward.
How Trump is breaking presidential norms
President Trump's critics accuse him of breaking or ignoring norms.
Harvard freshman whose mezuzah was stolen says Trump's university defunding won't curb antisemitism
The Trump administration issued a report alleging Harvard University had violated civil rights law, citing an incident in which a religious scroll — known as a mezuzah — went temporarily...
Inside Trump's White House makeover
Trump's Oval Office is decorated in gold. He's paved over the damp Rose Garden grass. He's even building a ballroom near the east wing.
Floridians brace for SNAP uncertainty amid Trump's new tax law
Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP could undermine Fresh Access Bucks.
Trump wants to make it easier to institutionalize some homeless people. How will that play out in LA?
A recent presidential executive order calls for sending some mentally ill or addicted homeless people into involuntary treatment, known as civil commitment.
What to know about new Texas redistricting maps
Trump pushed Gov. Greg Abbott for new maps that would add five Republican seats in the U.S. House.
Why Iowa's governor boosted child care access without the support of lawmakers
Iowa’s Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds says one of her key priorities is to make child care more accessible for families.
Migrant advocates file class-action lawsuit over Trump administration policy
They’re challenging a new Trump administration policy that forces immigrants without legal status to remain locked up in ICE custody.
How National Park Service cuts are playing out during busy season
Cuts to the National Park Service spawned fears of widespread problems for park visitors during the peak summer season, as parks continue to see record visitation. The cuts are real,...
Senators expected to vote this week on controversial federal judge nominee Emil Bove
Emil Bove is President Trump's former personal defense attorney.
EPA proposal would reverse finding used to fight climate change
The proposal would overturn endangerment finding, which determined that greenhouse gas emissions can be regulated under the Clean Air Act.
Evangelical Christian pastor on political division and wanting to build bridges instead of walls
President Trump has received a significant amount of support from Evangelical Christians.
What's inside Trump's AI action plan?
The plan could make it easier for tech companies to move quickly on building data centers and other infrastructure to advance artificial intelligence. But it also requires AI companies doing...