Day: March 12, 2026
The US has paused all asylum decisions following a fatal National Guard shooting at the southern border, raising legal uncertainty and intensifying debate over immigration policy.
“Politics and Power in the United States: A Syllabus” on JSTOR Daily traces how race, class, and institutions shape American democracy, offering key readings amid rising polarization.
“The United States of Events,” a Washington Post feature, traces how politics, culture, and crises have turned everyday happenings into defining national spectacles.
Four Washington school districts are under federal Title IX investigation over alleged sex-based discrimination, prompting scrutiny of their policies and compliance practices.
President Trump placed Washington, D.C.’s police under federal control and ordered National Guard deployment amid escalating unrest, raising concerns over civil liberties and local authority.
U.S. agencies are sounding alarms over China’s new limits on rare-earth mineral exports, warning the move could disrupt supply chains, threaten national security, and heighten economic tensions.
Sports betting is now legal in most U.S. states, but rules differ widely. Here’s a concise state-by-state guide to where you can place wagers — and where it’s still banned.
The House voted to roll back President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare bipartisan rebuke of his trade agenda and raising questions about the future of U.S. trade policy.