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Trump's attempt to rewrite Jan 6 history leaves facts unchanged
In an attempt to rewrite history, the White House published a new web page on January 6th, calling the people who charged the Capitol and assaulted C…
1 day, 9 hours ago
Will affordability remain out of reach in 2026?
Regardless of where you sit on the political spectrum, 2025 was a year of economic uncertainty for many Americans. Shifting tariff policies, stubborn…
2 days, 9 hours ago
Inside the push to modernize the US nuclear arsenal
It’s the worst-cast scenario no one wants to talk about: what happens if America's nuclear missile silos are attacked? The Minuteman III is a powerfu…
3 days, 9 hours ago
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife are in US custody
Early in the hours of Saturday morning, US forces descended on the Venezuelan capital of Caracas. Hours later, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro an…
4 days, 9 hours ago
In 2026, Trump will face a myriad of political challenges
President Donald Trump enters 2026 facing mounting pressure on multiple fronts — rising health care costs for millions of Americans, a Supreme Court …
5 days, 9 hours ago
Why losing trust in expertise threatens democracy
From “follow the science” during COVID to universities accused of activism, the gap between experts and the public is widening. Roger Pielke Jr. expl…
1 week, 1 day ago
Cannabis drinks are surging in popularity
A new beverage has been showing up in bars and on store shelves: the cannabis cocktail, a hemp-derived drink that contains CBD and oftentimes THC as …
1 week, 2 days ago
A look ahead to the momentous decisions awaiting SCOTUS in 2026
2025 was a big year for the Supreme Court, as it repeatedly handed win after win to the Trump administration. Emergency Orders, also known as the sha…
1 week, 3 days ago
America's fastest growing homeless population? Kids.
America’s housing affordability crisis has led to a sharp increase in homelessness. And, according to the latest count by the US Department of Housin…
1 week, 4 days ago
What home means to people whose lives were reshaped by displacement
Home isn’t just a structure. It’s memory, identity and belonging. USA TODAY National Columnist Suzette Hackney joins The Excerpt to discuss her year-…
1 week, 5 days ago