American households felt more optimistic about the economy in June, though confidence remains lower than it was at the start of the year 

The reading, from the University of Michigan, could show that the initial shock of tariff announcements…

The fallout from the trade war is now showing clearly in Canada’s economy

The fallout from the trade war is now showing clearly in Canada’s economy.

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship order

The decision issues some limits on the power of federal judges to universally block President Trump’s…

Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare measure on preventive care

Siding with the government on Friday, the court upheld the Affordable Care Act, allowing the U.S.…

Why are people freaking out about the birth rate?

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NPR analyzes the Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship

NPR’s Steve Inskeep discusses how the Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship could apply to states…

SCOTUS: Parents can opt kids out of classes with LGBTQ book characters

At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an “opt-out” option when…

Supreme Court sides with Texas’ age verification law for porn sites

The ruling is the first time that the court has imposed requirements on adult consumers in…

Supreme Court postpones Louisiana redistricting case to next term

At issue is the Louisiana legislature’s creation of a Black-majority congressional district, which a group of…

Remembering war correspondent Rod Nordland

After surviving many close calls as a war correspondent, Norland was diagnosed with a lethal brain…