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West Virginia governor to send National Guard troops to D.C.West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the deployment of hundreds of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., at the Trump administration’s request. -
Trump and Putin end ‘productive’ summit, but with no ceasefireThe high-profile summit in Alaska between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a deal to end, or pause, Russia’s war in Ukraine. The conflict has lasted for more than three years and is the largest land war in Europe since 1945.
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In Texas redistricting fight, are hardball politics proving a winning strategy?Redistricting has long represented zero-sum politics. But this summer has seen new heights in partisanship. The fight in Texas and efforts it has inspired in California and other states show that the gloves are off. -
Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska to seek end to Ukraine war. At what cost?The meeting between U.S. and Russian leaders could lead to peace. But both Presidents Trump and Putin face big challenges in achieving their objectives.
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As Trump’s approval ratings fall, Democrats are doing even worse. Why?Frustrated Democratic voters describe their party as “weak” and “tepid.” As Democrats try to regain their footing ahead of next year’s midterm elections, some call for fresh faces and fresh thinking. -
Back to school gears up: Will immigrant children be there?As the school year begins, Los Angeles and other school districts are adding bus routes and crisis managers to encourage the children of immigrants to come to class. -
With DC crackdown, Trump reorients balance of power between city, fedsPresident Donald Trump’s takeover of the D.C. police department and deployment of the National Guard has opened a new chapter in the district’s relationship with the federal government. -
High school is getting a workforce makeover in Indiana. A model for other states?A new diploma gives Indiana students the option to earn different “seals” depending on whether they want to go straight to work, serve in the military, or head to college. A major challenge: Finding a balance between workforce skills and academic preparedness. -
After years of sluggish enlistments, the US military gets a surge of recruitsIn 2022, the U.S. Army missed its recruiting goal by 25%. Now pay raises, a path to citizenship for immigrants, and a patriotism surge may be drawing new soldiers. -
What keeps local reporters going? ‘We live here and we want a better society.’One in 3 U.S. counties no longer has a single full-time reporter, depriving communities of a reliable mirror. Meet Margaret Coker and the other journalists fighting to keep local news alive. -
How the birthplace of Black Lives Matter rebuilt trust after Trayvon Martin’s killingTrayvon Martin’s killing launched the movement that became Black Lives Matter. Whether the protests have brought lasting change to the U.S. remains an open question. But in Sanford, Florida, change has taken root. Part of a series. -
Holed up near the Windy City, Texas Democrats brace for the coming stormDemocratic lawmakers from Texas have decamped to a suburban hotel in Illinois to block a Republican gerrymandering bill back home. For now, it’s working – but the pressure is growing. -
A big, beautiful ballroom? Trump puts his imprint on the White House.From a gilded Oval Office to a paved-over Rose Garden, President Donald Trump has been busy with various renovation projects. But his plan for a massive new White House ballroom is raising eyebrows. -
As Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuts down, what will that mean on airwaves?The Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s imminent shutdown, as Republicans in Congress cut funding, resets key aspects of the U.S. media landscape.
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