As SpaceX transforms the Gulf Coast towns near its Starbase launch site, Texas is fast becoming the capital of the private space industry. For locals, the excitement and innovation blend with concerns for the area’s unique ecosystem.
Read moreThe integrity of American democracy is daily news these days. Still, voting rights have been quietly expanding for one group: those with past felony convictions. Pushback by two Nebraska officials raises questions about justice and redemption.
Read moreThe U.S. justice system is meant to treat every defendant equally. But when that defendant is both a former president and a presidential candidate, courts are showing the flexibility that accompanies foundational principles.
Read moreAt a time when a majority of Americans believe the high court makes decisions based on ideology rather than on the law, Justice Amy Coney Barrett has quietly charted an independent path, even on hot-button issues.
Read moreOverturning Roe v. Wade was just the first step for conservatives eager to undo what they regarded as past judicial mistakes. With its rulings this term, the Supreme Court has declared itself in charge of implementing that vision.
Read moreThe three Supreme Court decisions issued Friday alone would qualify as a history-making term. And the court is not yet done, with arguably the biggest case coming Monday.
Read moreThe surprising victory of the United States over Pakistan in a World Cup game casts a spotlight on its rising popularity in the U.S. and significance to immigrant communities.
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The different ways in which immigration is influencing elections in the United States and in Mexico underscores each country’s distinct relationships with migrants and asylum-seekers.
Read moreAs the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a case Thursday on whether presidents have absolute immunity, trust in the high court remains near historic lows. But there is a way forward.
Read moreThe Texas power grid is more reliable today than it was three years ago, when a massive winter power failure convulsed the state. But officials are finding that restoring trust is a demanding and long-term process.
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