Sunday, November 09, 2025 11:28 AM ET
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Presidents rarely use the Insurrection Act. Here's how Trump might invoke it. -- President Donald Trump's efforts to deploy the National Guard in cities like Portland, Oregon, have faced legal hurdles. The Insurrection Act could give him another tool for putting troops in U.S. streets.1 day ago
How Tuesday's elections could scramble both parties' redistricting plans -- Some Republicans might grow wary of creating new congressional maps that give them pickup opportunities but make some GOP seats slightly less safe. Democrats might feel emboldened to push for redistricting in states beyond California.2 days ago
In battleground Michigan, tariffs cast a long shadow over the economy -- Business owners and local leaders in three Michigan towns say their hopes for economic recovery are challenged by tariffs and the government shutdown.2 days ago
As shutdown sets record, Head Start preschools start closing -- On Monday, the first Head Start centers started to close, a result of the now record-setting government shutdown. The program serves 715,000 children and their families a year.2 days ago
End the shutdown? That'll point Congress back to Obamacare's rising costs. -- The idea of federal subsidies to help more people afford health insurance was baked into the Affordable Care Act from the start. But they've grown, as has the strain of overall health care spending on federal budgets.3 days ago
Democrats' election wins caught Trump's attention. Will shutdown negotiations follow? -- Democrats, after election night wins, say President Trump must negotiate to help end the shutdown. The president appeared to be shifting his tone.3 days ago
On a South Carolina island, could local control help preserve Gullah heritage? -- South Carolina's Daufuskie Island retains a Lowcountry heritage as a home to descendants of enslaved people. Amid development pressures, residents are trying to chart their future.4 days ago
Democrats ride economic anxiety, anti-Trump groundswell to big wins -- The sweeping victories in states from Virginia to California show the depth and breadth of Democratic strength one year after President Donald Trump's 2024 victory – and provide a glimpse into the mood of the electorate one year out from the 2026 midterm elections.4 days ago
America's kids need help reading. How about helping their teachers? -- Dozens of states have passed laws directing a "science of reading" approach to helping struggling students. But who is teaching the teachers how to make that happen?4 days ago
Remembering Dick Cheney, a powerful and polarizing vice president -- Former President George W. Bush says Dick Cheney, who served as his vice president, was a "decent, honorable man" whose death is "a loss to the nation." Mr. Cheney was a hard-charging conservative who was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.5 days ago
It's Election Day: Here's what to expect, from California to Virginia -- Election Day on Tuesday features several key contests: for governor in Virginia and New Jersey, mayor in New York, and redistricting in California.5 days ago
Trump touts tariffs. Now, the Supreme Court will decide whether they're legal. -- After lower courts struck down the legal argument for the Trump administration's most sweeping tariffs, the Supreme Court now takes up the matter. The case is important not only for the economic policy of the United States, but for the Constitution's separation of powers.5 days ago
Mamdani is favored to win New York's mayoral race. The hard part comes next. -- Zohran Mamdani, who heads into Election Day with a commanding lead, could be the first New York mayor in more than half a century who didn't win an outright majority. And New York is a place where it's difficult to implement big changes.6 days ago