Monday, April 20, 2026 7:11 PM ET
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Congress is not the same, retiring lawmakers say. Can the institution still do its job? -- Caitlin Babcock6 hours ago
In Iran, the regime has indeed changed: It's less restrained, more hard-line -- Scott Peterson12 hours ago
Péter Magyar's goal now is to reform Orbán's Hungary. EU funds are at stake. -- Mark Sappenfield4 hours ago
To protest rising taxes, Russia's small businesses take their 'flash mobs' online -- Fred Weir14 hours ago
What drove Hampshire College to shutter, despite raising $55 million -- Cameron Pugh2 days ago
As Virginia redistricting looms, Spanberger struggles to keep 'moderate' image -- Story Hinckley2 days ago
Hope in the soil and stones -- Murr Brewster3 days ago
Why the surveillance powers in FISA roil Congress – across party lines -- A section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, designed to help head off terrorist attacks, is also seen as a threat to civil liberties if misused. Members of Congress have been split across party lines as they wrestle with what to do ahead of a Monday deadline. -- Ross Herbert6 hours ago
Beyond Jesus memes: Trump's Christian supporters also fret about abortion, inflation -- Linda Feldmann6 hours ago
The IRS has shrunk. So has public trust in tax fairness. -- Mark Trumbull6 hours ago
With Swalwell and Gonzales out, is Congress entering a new accountability era? By - Caitlin Babcock - / 6 min6 hours ago
First Look - Trump says US negotiators will have another round of talks with Iran - President Donald Trump says U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran. The aim is to extend a fragile ceasefire set to expire by Wednesday. By - Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy and Sam Metz - / 4 min1 day ago
First Look - Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships - By - Sam Metz and Samy Magdy - / 5 min2 days ago
Hormuz workarounds and arms deals: Gulf states seek to 'Iran-proof' their future -- Taylor Luck4 days ago
In Iran war, 'the enemy of my enemy' isn't moving Gulf Arabs closer to Israel -- Taylor Luck7 days ago
Hungary elections: A wake-up call to the resilience of democracy? -- Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary Sunday night showed that elections still matter – and democracies are more resilient than they may seem right now. -- Mark Sappenfield5 days ago
Hungary election results echo worldwide after Viktor Orbán ousted -- Mark Sappenfield7 days ago
On eve of election, Hungary takes a hard look at Orbán's 'illiberal democracy' -- Dominique Soguel10 days ago
Orbán says Ukraine is mistreating its Hungarian minority. It's not that simple. -- Dominique Soguel12 days ago
Legendary creator of 'Saturday Night Live' remains an enigma in 'Lorne'3 days ago
Malian photographer ushered in a 'visual revolution'4 days ago
Audrey Spillman's musical and spiritual journey led her to peace, and inspiration17 days ago
Aliens and UFOs still fascinate. 'Project Hail Mary,' 'Disclosure Day' are proof.19 days ago
Dancing offers children refuge in conflict-torn Congo19 days ago
Ahead of the Oscars: Our critic's picks for the best acting awards19 days ago
Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' isn't just a vampire flick. It's an American story infused with blues.19 days ago
Quoting the Bible, more Democrats lean into being Christian19 days ago
The wages are subminimum. But is the offer of something more? (video) -- "Sheltered workshops" are often charged with exploiting workers diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. But many workers and their caregivers support such workshops and the sense of purpose and community they can bring. Our multimedia reporter spoke to people in both camps and visited workers at three sites for this short documentary. -- Jingnan Peng4 hours ago
The first woman to complete the Boston Marathon sculpts her own legacy -- Kendra Nordin Beato4 days ago
As US blocks Strait of Hormuz, Navy prepares for showdowns -- Anna Mulrine Grobe4 days ago
Cameroon's separatist conflict drove pro soccer teams out. Why they're back. -- The return of professional soccer to one of Cameroon's Anglophone regions reflects a cautious optimism about the future in a place upended by war. -- Mboh Promise2 days ago
In Bangladesh, an ancient art form weaves new opportunities -- Simon Montlake5 days ago
How fired USAID staffers are keeping the agency's work going -- Ogar Monday5 days ago
After 3 years of war, Sudanese civilians pay the price -- Sophie Neiman5 days ago
When patience bears fruit -- Robert Klose10 days ago
The animals who find us -- Courtenay Rudzinski17 days ago
Call your mother? LOL. -- Robert Klose24 days ago
A field guide to unplugging: How a frazzled father found a lifeline in birding -- Zachary Przystup30 days ago
300,000 miles of memories: The car that carried us over the years -- Cathy Buckenmaier1 month ago
Why libraries have a hold on me: A love letter -- Murr Brewster1 month ago
Freeing ourselves to find real good -- Lisa Rennie Sytsma6 hours ago
Is it more important to be right or to do right? -- Russ Gerber3 days ago
Breaking through barriers -- Larissa Snorek4 days ago
A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE2 months ago
Where wit and wisdom disarm disinformation - As part of its war in Ukraine, Russia is intensifying deceptive social media campaigns in Europe. France and the EU are countering with a society-wide approach that combines online vigilance with transparency, truth, and critical thinking. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min3 hours ago
A global lens on kitchen table bills3 days ago
Spring forecast: Showers of great books for the month of April3 days ago
The Explainer -- Can the US and Iran close off the Strait of Hormuz? What international law says.3 days ago
Difference Maker -- In Sudan's mountains, wartime orphans are raised to be peacemakers4 days ago
Bearing arms: Shifting views among gun owners on a foundational right4 days ago
Cover Story -- More liberals are buying guns. Why?4 days ago
A soothsaying servant girl, an unstable king, and the modern-day scholars on their trail6 days ago
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