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The ExplainerWhat is a sanctuary city? A primer on the immigration showdown.The incoming Trump White House and “sanctuary” jurisdictions have staked out opposing ground on immigration. A core underlying question is how best to keep communities safe.
The ExplainerHere’s why it’s hard for Trump to acquire Greenland – and what’s at stakePresident-elect Donald Trump’s idea of acquiring Greenland comes as the Arctic region grows in strategic importance for economic and military reasons. He’s already meeting resistance.
Elon Musk aims his digital megaphone at Europe. Why?Elon Musk’s efforts to influence European politics raise questions about the degree to which he speaks for himself or President-elect Donald Trump.
Jimmy Carter and Demetrius Young died the same day. Georgia will miss them both.Jimmy Carter and Demetrius Young both died Dec. 29. The two men shared a life of service, a love of Georgia, and a care for the needs of everyday people.
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Four years after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, polls show some attitudes softeningPolls show Americans’ views have softened toward Jan. 6 rioters and Donald Trump’s role that day. But his vow to issue pardons doesn’t sit well.
Why Indian Americans are shifting right – and poised to serve in top Trump rolesPresident-elect Donald Trump’s nominations of Indian Americans to high-profile roles underscores a rightward shift among this voting group.
Johnson survives House speaker’s vote. Now comes the hard part.Despite faltering for a time during voting Friday, Mike Johnson won the House speakership again – thanks in good measure to Donald Trump’s support.
Should the US give visas to highly skilled immigrants? Unpacking the debate.What kinds of workers are winning H-1B immigration visas? The answer may inform the next steps for Republicans and incoming President Trump.
New faces: 7 lawmakers to follow as Congress convenesA mélange of new members will join the 119th Congress. Here are seven who are poised to make their mark – and who symbolize larger political forces that will shape the legislative branch.
Electing a speaker is first test for GOP with razor-thin control of HouseThe narrow Republican majority in Congress makes reelecting House Speaker Mike Johnson harder – and reveals fissures within the GOP.
Monitor BreakfastJimmy Carter and Monitor Breakfasts: A long, storied historyOn nine different visits to the Monitor Breakfast, the former president displayed his keen intellect and trademark decency. He also made news.
For Jimmy Carter, a life of service, defined by faithPresident Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, defined his faith as “inextricably entwined with the political principles I have adopted.” It would infuse the decisions he made at every stage of his career in ways both good and bad, historians say.
First LookTrump to Supreme Court: Delay TikTok ban until after inaugurationDonald Trump asked the Supreme Court to pause the potential TikTok ban until his administration can pursue a political resolution.
First LookTrump’s tech allies and MAGA base clash over visas for skilled workersThe rift laid bare the tensions between wealthy members of the tech world – including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers – and people in President-elect Trump’s MAGA base who championed his hard-line immigration policies.
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In Israel’s democracy battle, an added front: Politicized police
In pursuit of a modern capital, Ethiopian leader razes history
War shut down Sudan’s universities. But its students refused to give up.
‘Cold is death.’ For Gazans in flimsy tents, a winter of sorrow and loss.
