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A dozen states are drawing new congressional district maps, or thinking about it, as Republicans and Democrats maneuver for control of the U.S. House after the 2026 midterm elections. The efforts could diminish the importance of individual voters.Also: today’s stories, including how the populist campaign of Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor ha…
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This episode of the Daily is a little different.Listen as Monitor editor Christa Case Bryant and Middle East correspondent Taylor Luck discuss the importance of fairness in news coverage, the Monitor approach to journalism, and covering the Middle East with nuance and objectivity. They also take a look behind-the-scenes of Taylor’s reporting proce…
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Argentina votes Sunday in midterm legislative elections that serve as a report card for President Javier Milei’s economic policies. He tamed inflation, but now the economy is stalled, many are worse off, and corruption has emerged as an issue.Also: today’s stories, including why the daylight robbery of jewelry from the Louvre has shocked Paris, a l…
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U.S. sanctions on Russia’s largest oil companies place new pressure on President Vladimir Putin. But, evidenced by President Donald Trump’s frequently shifting positions, it’s still unclear where he will land on how to end the war in Ukraine.Also: today’s stories, including why one U.S. Representative-Elect has yet to be sworn in after a month, why…
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The world's second-largest economy, China, is deciding its economic strategy for the next five years, a decision with high global stakes.Also: today’s stories, including how a ceasefire could help Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban lessen the tension; a look at the challenges facing those seeking to reestablish democracy in Venezuela; and commentary o…
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When President Donald Trump hiked the cost of H-1B visas, Indian professionals looked to be the hardest hit. But with the West shunning immigrants, India may also be the beneficiary of the new pool of job seekers.Also: today’s stories, including how Pittsburgh wants to be a hub for artificial intelligence that makes a difference in peoples' daily l…
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Democrats and Republicans are at odds nationally, as the continued government shutdown shows. But in Three Rivers, Michigan, local leaders are setting aside differences for the common goal of real problem-solving.Also: today’s stories, including how one scientist is turning marshes around in India, how the docuseries “Mr. Scorsese” probes the inner…
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The volume of U.S. military hardware headed to Puerto Rico suggests an escalation of the Trump administration’s military campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The president says land strikes might follow.Also: today’s stories, including a look at the state of Indigenous rights in Bolivia; how some French voters still have faith in g…
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As the Justice Department moves to indict people President Donald Trump says have done him wrong, the weaponization of the legal system is pushing the country into uncharted waters.Also: today’s stories, including how Donald Trump is trying to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after his success with a Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal, whether Turkish Pre…
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The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case asking whether using race as a factor in congressional maps violates the Constitution. If the justices decide it is, the decision could open the door for Republican politicians to redraw maps to eliminate a number of Black and Hispanic districts.Also: today’s stories, including whether tungsten minin…
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