History echoes: Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision meets Trump’s America
The King holiday coincides with Inauguration Day — a stark reminder of the duality of our democracy.
The Latest
-
No, Pete Hegseth, there aren’t quotas for women in the military
The secretary of defense nominee failed to provide evidence during his confirmation hearing to support his belief that the military has worsened by admitting women into more jobs.
-
Sen. Tammy Duckworth is a combat veteran. She came prepared to question Hegseth.
“This is basic, 101 stuff for someone who wants to be secretary of defense, and he couldn’t answer any of them.”
-
‘Protect us’: Young people urge Biden to add women and LGBTQ+ people to the Constitution
Facing near-certain defeat, members of the Young Feminist Party are picketing outside the White House as part of a broader effort to get the Equal Rights Amendment published before Trump takes office.
-
All of the ways Trump could impact abortion policy from day one
His first term offers some clues about what he could do in a second term. And with Roe v. Wade gone, his administration has more tools at its disposal.
-
The 19th Explains: What to know about executive orders as Trump prepares to take office
What are executive orders — and how do presidents use them? Here’s what to know about them and the scope of their power.
-
These states already restrict abortion. Their legislatures could push it even further.
Donald Trump has been inconsistent in saying how his administration would approach the issue, but state lawmakers aren’t waiting for him.
-
Hegseth grilled on misconduct allegations and women in combat in contentious confirmation hearing
In over three hours of questioning by the Senate Armed Services Committee, the secretary of defense nominee denied allegations of financial mismanagement, excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.
-
House votes to ban trans girls from women’s sports in schools
If passed into law, the legislation would change Title IX and revoke federal funding for schools that allow trans girls in women’s sports.
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate has begun holding hearings on the people Trump has nominated to serve in key Cabinet posts. Here’s what you need to know.
From the Collection
The 19th News Network
2024 in the rearview, 2025 in our sights
Our editor-in-chief takes one last glance at the longest election season ever.
Who Trump has picked for the top jobs in his second term
The Senate is set to start holding confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks this month.
The 119th Congress: Some history makers, but fewer women overall
Democrats are sending a record number of women to the House and Senate, but just two new women lawmakers are Republicans, leading to an overall decline in representation.