USA TODAY

‘We can work with him’: Abortion opponents tentatively embrace Trump, and pro-choice RFK Jr.

Anti-abortion activists are elated about Donald Trump’s return to power despite annoyances with the president-elect’s lack of appetite for national restrictions.

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USA TODAY

‘Finish the wall.’ Why the southern border became a big issue for this New England state.

New Hampshire voters leading up to November 2024 cited immigration as a top issue, illustrating a broader national anxiety, experts told USA TODAY.

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USA TODAY

The first millennial was sworn into the White House. What happened to Gen X?

VP JD Vance made history when he became the first of his generation to take on the White House role. His moment highlights another generation’s notable absence.

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USA TODAY

When social media censorship gets it wrong: The struggle of breast cancer content creators

Users posting about mastectomies and breast health face warnings or total account bans for reportedly violating community guidelines.

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USA TODAY

‘I’m praying.’ Meet the workers who won’t get backpay in government shutdown

For subcontracted workers in government buildings across the country, a shutdown could mean a total loss of pay.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

TEA data shows Katy ISD follows statewide trends with demographic discipline disparities

In the 2019-20 school year, Black students in Texas made up 13% of all students but 31% of out-of-school suspensions, according to TEA data. A November 2020 report showed Black students are five times more likely to receive out-of-school suspensions compared to their white peers. 

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