36th U.S. president (1963–1969) and architect of the Great Society
A federal court has blocked Alabama from using a Republican-backed map that would erase a majority-Black district following a Supreme Court ruling weakening protection for minority voting power. Activists vow to keep fighting as debates over redistricting and the Voting Rights Act continue to unfold across the South.
A group of U.S. lawmakers has renewed calls for a formal congressional investigation into the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty, arguing that the official account as a routine mistake remains contested by survivors and some officials. The speech comes on the 59th anniversary.
The Independent and other outlets report on Trump’s Storytime with the Second Lady, in which the president reads a children’s book and comments on past presidents. The interviews reveal a focus on reading habits, weight, and reflections on predecessors, with mixed reception to the display of a lavish Oval Office setting and the gift of a Qatar-provided Air Force One. This has prompted ongoing controversy over access, ethics, and symbolism.
A synthesis of several New York Post articles shows Democratic and Republican figures trading sharp rhetoric over party directions, with figures like Joe Scarborough criticizing the left and Fetterman emphasizing Israel support while navigating internal tensions.
The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed deregulation of Head Start, shifting many requirements to state and local authorities while adding new dietary and fitness rules. The plan aims to free up billions to expand slots, but critics warn it could erode safeguards for vulnerable children.
The In Pursuit project has released essays on 43 presidents and 30 first ladies, aiming to teach lessons from U.S. history. Contributors include Obama and Clinton. Colleen Shogan curates the series, which is designed to transcend current politics, but is viewed against today’s power dynamics.