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Columbia University faculty members hold a pro-Palestinian and pro-free speech rally on the Columbia University campus in 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer …

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on March 10, 2025. Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images hide caption …

Republicans say medicaid cuts are off the table, but the Congressional Budget Office says the budget they’re proposing doesn’t work without them. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: House Republicans have to get …

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, speaks during a press conference about the House Republican’s budget on February 25, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide …

Harriet Tubman, in a photograph dating from 1860-1875. Harvey B. Lindsley/Library of Congress via AP hide caption toggle caption Harvey B. Lindsley/Library of Congress via AP A measure to replace …

Faced with isolation during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, James Yu of San Diego, Calif., embraced new priorities — like starting a family. Here, Yu is seen with …

In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a ceremony meeting a group of officials, …

Canada’s liberal party votes for a new leader – to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Ben Curtis/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Ben Curtis/AP/AP President …

Abortion-rights advocates think the Trump administration’s limits on enforcing the FACE Act give a green light to anyone who wants to disrupt abortion centers in the future. Here, an anti-abortion …