Day: March 26, 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump-era tariffs clarifies presidential power over trade. PBS examines the decision’s legal basis, its economic impact, and what it means for future tariff policy.
A conservative push to erect statues of activist Charlie Kirk is reigniting national debate over who deserves public memorials, exposing partisan divides on history, heroism and representation.
A growing focus on STEM is reshaping U.S. classrooms, but critics warn it sidelines the humanities, weakens civic education, and risks narrowing how students think and engage with democracy.
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed he is under investigation but insists he will not yield to pressure from former President Donald Trump, reaffirming the Fed’s independence in setting monetary policy.
The U.S. accelerates efforts to secure rare earth supplies, funding new mines and recycling projects as it seeks to reduce dependence on China and safeguard key defense and tech industries.
The US Senate confirmed a former clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas, known for opposing transgender athletes in women’s sports, to a federal judgeship, sparking sharp partisan debate.
Four people were killed in a stabbing attack in Washington state, US authorities said. A suspect is in custody as investigators work to determine a motive in the deadly incident.
A Washington Democrat has introduced a bill to block recent ICE hires from future police jobs, denouncing Trump’s border tactics as an “occupying force,” sparking heated national debate.