The Center RingMonday, 02.03.2020

Former Iowa Gov. on Tonight’s Caucuses

Monday, 02.03.2020

Former Iowa Gov. on Tonight’s Caucuses

Which senator is presiding over Trump’s second impeachment *and* had cameos in five Batman movies? Find out here. Plus: Surge in U.S. poverty rate, Biden’s racial equity mandate, and tech companies combatting misinfo ... too late?

Tuesday, 01.26.2021

Biden's Racial Equity Pledge

A $15 minimum wage has traveled from the political fringe into the new president's economic "rescue package," bringing it closer than ever to reality — but a deep partisan divide remains.

Tuesday, 01.26.2021

Biden's $15-Per-Hour Minimum Wage Pitch

New White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki discusses how she’ll deal with people who do not like her or what she says.

Tuesday, 01.26.2021

Jen Psaki on Blocking Out the Haters

More than 30 mayors across the country are joining a coalition launching "guaranteed income" initiatives across the U.S., with the words of Martin Luther King Jr. as their inspiration.

Tuesday, 01.26.2021

Can Basic Income Help End Poverty?

India’s Republic Day this year was marked with massive protests by farmers in the streets of New Delhi — a violent escalation of a months-long standoff between India’s farmers and government over agricultural laws.

Tuesday, 01.26.2021

Indian Farmers Ramp Up Protests

What can this information teach us about equitable health care? We spoke to Dr. Hardeman, the researcher behind the groundbreaking study.

Tuesday, 01.26.2021

Black Babies Thrive Under Care of Black Doctors

Biden’s taking measures to slow the spread, but some new COVID variants are inspiring dread. Here’s what else: Rudy may pay an expensive legal toll, Trump’s transgender military ban is null, and next Sunday’s the Super Bowl! Plus … will Italy do what the Trump administration didn’t?

Monday, 01.25.2021

Biden Reverses Trump-Era Policies

Vladimir Putin’s hold on Russia is being tested like never before. Protests erupted across 11 time zones and 90 cities in Russia this weekend in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny — the biggest demonstration of dissent seen in years.

Monday, 01.25.2021

Pro-Navalny Protests Sweep Russia

Dads have reported feeling closer to their children amid the pandemic. Will these newly forged relationships stick when life goes back to normal?

Monday, 01.25.2021

COVID Is Strengthening Father-Child Bonds

We're hitting the 9-month mark since lockdown orders began across the country, and some hospitals are reporting an increase in birth rates.

Monday, 01.25.2021

Some Cities Expect Pandemic Baby Boom

One year of COVID, and our economy is worse for wear. Can Pres. Biden fix it? A few more questions: Why did National Guard troops get moved to the garage? Will Sens. Hawley and Cruz face consequences? Will Google leave Australia? And ... can dogs smell COVID?

Friday, 01.22.2021

Biden Targets Economic Crisis

The troops, who were stationed to D.C. following the insurrection, were sent to rest in a garage overnight. Lawmakers were horrified by the move, offering up their offices as a resting spot.

Friday, 01.22.2021

Outrage After National Guard Kicked Out of Capitol

Alabama's newest senator spent his life on the football field. It is not partisan or elitist to say Tuberville is dropping the ball.

Friday, 01.22.2021

Sen. Tuberville Doesn't Know Basic Stuff About Basic Stuff

Tony Schwartz, the man who ghostwrote Trump’s “The Art of the Deal,” on the self-inflicted wounds that brought down the former president.

Friday, 01.22.2021

The Art of Trump’s Demise

Looks like Joe Biden’s already shaking things up around here. Get the lowdown on: his sweeping new COVID plan, Dr. Fauci’s comeback, and un unhappy pandemic-versary. Plus, some good news — brought to you by women.

Thursday, 01.21.2021

Biden Unveils COVID Plan (With Fauci!)

Dr. Fauci doesn't even need glasses anymore.

Thursday, 01.21.2021

Fauci Moods: Biden Admin vs. Trump Admin

The U.S. Senate is split equally for the first time in 20 years, highlighting the growing representation gap — and structural flaws — in the body.

Thursday, 01.21.2021

The Problem of the 50/50 Senate

One survey finds that the COVID pandemic could be forcing singles to look past the superficial in their search for love. And it may last well beyond the pandemic.

Thursday, 01.21.2021

Has COVID Changed Dating for Good?

Anyone notice a difference?

Thursday, 01.21.2021

Press Briefings: Trump Admin vs. Biden Admin

Welcome to the Biden era, everybody. Let’s rewind and go through how this historic day unfolded in our special inauguration edition of the Daily Recount.

Thursday, 01.21.2021

Inauguration Day: Biden-Harris Era Begins

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