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Seth Meyers on Trump’s approval ratings: ‘Worse than Bush during the Iraq war’

Late-night host discussed Trump’s claims of a rigged 2020 election, push for voting changes and new Canadian tariffs

The Guardian - US · Jul 23

Ted Cruz Calls Trump Accounts a Path to Social Security Privatization—Economist Disagrees

Social Security privatization has been one of the most politically sensitive topics in Washington. Now, a new debate has emerged after Senator Ted Cruz described...

Saving Advice · Jul 21

Excerpt: How to Close a Camp

Detention was sold as both a law-and-order necessity and an economic opportunity, welding together the rac­ist politics of the drug war with the rise of private prisons.

Texas Observer · Jul 21

Embryo personhood, once on the margins of abortion debates, is moving closer to the center

About 100,000 babies were born through in vitro fertilization in 2024, according to the most recent U.S. data. But IVF commonly involves trying to create multiple embryos, because success is never guaranteed. If unused, those embryos can be frozen, discarded, donated to research or donated to another fertility patient.

The Conversation · Jul 17

Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for July 2026

Welcome to the July 13 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia · Jul 13

Beloved or not, Lindsey Graham was a critical dealmaker in Congress

Senator played major role in critical negotiations with Democrats and members of his own party on key issues

The Guardian - US · Jul 13

US Stock Market: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh unveils expert panels to overhaul US Central Bank policy framework

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced a comprehensive review of monetary policy. Five taskforces comprising prominent economists will lead this extensive review. These panels include experts from academia, business, and technology sectors. The review will examine monetary policy, communication, data analysis, and operational decision-making. This broad effort signals a reassessment…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Lindsey Graham tributes from Israel and Ukraine point to complicated, often bloody legacy

Republican senator, who died Saturday, had a global reach few could rival and was vital in shaping Trump’s worldview

The Guardian - US · Jul 12

'Scrap It and Start All Over': Ex-Bush and Obama Officials Say the War on Terror's Powers Have Gone Too Far

In a rare display of candor, former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and former Homeland Security chief Jeh Johnson reflected on torture, Guantanamo Bay, and the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.

Reason · Jul 9

The Social Security Fix That Would Send Tax Rates Soaring

There are only a handful of ways to shore up Social Security. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Elizabeth Warren are backing one of the most expensive.

Reason · Jul 9