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Why the Constitution is making our politics worse (From the archives)

The U.S. Constitution has become a barrier to progress because we have abandoned the vital practice of amending it.

How Trump quietly got $2 billion richer in his second term

President Trump’s wealth surged by 2 billion dollars during his second term, fueled by his family’s crypto ventures.

Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs — but there’s a catch

Medicare is now covering popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, but the temporary program comes with major hurdles.

The Supreme Court blocks Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.

The president just got more powerful. What to know.

The Supreme Court just granted the president sweeping new authority to fire heads of independent federal agencies.

The little-known forces quietly killing the college degree

Demographic shifts, rising costs, and AI are forcing a reckoning over whether the American college degree is still vital.

The Supreme Court clears the way for mass deportations

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for mass deportations by empowering the Trump administration to end TPS programs.

Back-to-back earthquakes devastate Venezuela

Venezuela grapples with widespread devastation and a state of emergency following two massive earthquakes.

Housing is historically expensive. Congress finally did something about it.

Congress passed a rare bipartisan housing bill aimed at boosting supply and curbing investor speculation on homes.

JD Vance leads talks with Iran — and makes a big bet on his future

JD Vance is betting his political future on high-stakes Iran negotiations that could reshape his path to 2028.

Trump renovated the Reflecting Pool. Now it’s plagued with algae.

Trump’s $14 million Reflecting Pool renovation is crumbling and choked with algae, turning it into a tourist mess.

The U.S. is turning 250. These songs unexpectedly changed American history.

Discover how iconic songs from The Star-Spangled Banner to Hamilton have shaped American history and politics.

The story we’ve been told about Juneteenth is wrong

The real history of Juneteenth is far messier, more complex, and more inspiring than the simplified story we know.

Trump unveils his Iran deal. Some Republicans are already attacking it.

Trump faces backlash from GOP allies and war hawks who fear his new Iran deal gives away too much too early.

Millions in free college money is coming. Most Americans don’t know about it.

Federal aid for non-degree training programs is expanding to include trades, but many students remain unaware.

These Social Security benefits are at risk. What that means for you.

Social Security trust funds face depletion by 2032, threatening millions of Americans with significant benefit cuts.

The U.S. and Iran finally reach a deal. What comes next.

The U.S. and Iran have reached an interim ceasefire deal, but significant hurdles remain before lasting peace.

TV’s most beloved assistant coach says the World Cup is about to change America. Here’s how.

Ted Lasso co-creator Brendan Hunt explains why the biggest World Cup in history could change American soccer forever.

Trump once again says an Iran deal is close. What’s changed?

President Trump claims a deal with Iran is close again, but skeptics wonder what has really changed this time.

Inflation hit a three-year high. What it means for you.

Inflation has hit a three-year high as oil shocks and rising costs leave American consumers feeling the squeeze.