Trump’s National Guard Deployment Puts Focus on Violent Crime in Memphis–What to Know

Memphis is a city with a proud heritage—birthplace of the blues and rock and roll, headquarters of FedEx and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—but it also claims the dubious title of one of the most dangerous U.S. cities. As President Donald Trump moves to send the National Guard and federal agents into Memphis to help

Other States Could Join Redistricting Fight as Missouri Moves Ahead—What to Know

The floor of the Missouri Senate is seen during a filibuster on Sept. 12, 2025, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Missouri Democrats work to slow the states’ redistricting legislation. Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images More states could join the national scramble to redraw congressional maps after Missouri Republicans approved a plan targeting a seat that’s long been

With ACA costs on the rise, Trump team promotes more limited plans

Trump administration officials, looking at the possible impact of large insurance premium increases for millions of next year’s Obamacare customers, want more people to consider plans with less generous benefits and high deductibles.  The agency that oversees the ACA announced early this month that it would expand eligibility for “catastrophic” plans sold in Affordable Care

House Republicans Target 1975 Law, and Green Building, Appliance Energy Efficiency Rules

An Energy Star rated appliance at a Best Buy store in Marin City, Calif., on March 26, 2010. Justin Sullivan/file/Getty Images House Republicans want to unravel prior administration polices, they say, that eliminate fossil fuels as an energy option in building and appliance codes, raising housing and electricity costs, and limiting consumer choice. House Democrats