Do election victories really give presidents a ‘mandate’?
Presidents often claim their election victories give them a mandate. How true is that in this hyperpolarized era — when…
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren discusses Elon Musk’s conflicts of interest
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wants incoming presidential advisor Elon Musk to sign an ethics pledge. She speaks with NPR’s Michel…
The bald eagle isn’t actually America’s national bird — but that’s poised to change
After learning the U.S. doesn’t officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in. This…
How much power would RFK Jr. have at HHS? A former health secretary weighs in
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is making the case with senators that he should lead Health and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius,…
What we learned from Elian Gonzalez, 25 years later
Twenty-five years ago, a boy named Elian Gonzalez appeared — remarkably alive — in the waters off the coast of…