Trump-era special counsel's final report criticizes FBI's Russia probe Special Counsel John Durham says the DOJ and FBI "failed to uphold their important mission of strict fidelity to the law" and in particular, relied on leads provided by Trump's political opponents. Deepa Shivaram
Congress wants to regulate AI, but it has a lot of catching up to do Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is trying to lead an effort to craft groundbreaking legislation to install safeguards around artificial intelligence. But lawmakers have a lot to learn. Claudia Grisales
3 generations of trans Americans reflect on what has (and hasn't) changed Trans people in the U.S. have gained more rights in recent years, yet in many states those same rights are under attack. Now they are grappling with their newfound visibility – and vulnerability. Brianna Scott
Immigration policy is uncertain now that Title 42 has been lifted The end of Title 42 has raised questions on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border about what will transpire in the months to come — both procedurally and politically. Joel Rose
What you need to know about the debt ceiling as the deadline looms What is the debt ceiling? What could happen if it's not raised? Here are answers to questions you may be asking about the debt limit and the fight over it. Kelsey Snell
The chaos after Title 42 undercuts Biden's pledge for immigration reform President Biden campaigned on a message of competency — and on humane treatment for migrants. We look at how the chaos after Title 42 undercuts that pledge, and what it means for Biden in 2024. Franco Ordoñez
George Santos confessed to stealing checks in Brazil in a deal to drop charges The New York Republican congressman reached a deal with Brazilian prosecutors in which he agreed to confess and pay restitution and fines to avoid prosecution. Carrie Kahn
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy wants to save Social Security. Will Washington let him? The Louisiana Republican has been quietly working to build consensus around a bipartisan plan to address coming solvency issues with Social Security. So far, party leaders aren't listening. Susan Davis
As debt ceiling talks progress, Biden and lawmakers are postponing their meeting White House and congressional staff will continue to meet, but President Biden and congressional leaders will hold off on their plan to gather on Friday. Deirdre Walsh
