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Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that’s driving politics or culture. He is risen! But the “he” is certainly not President Donald Trump, whose poll numbers have fallen lately, even when it comes to one of his most supportive groups: white evangelicals. In March 2025, 82% of white evangel…

State and local officials are thinking about everything from security to transit. By Shalina Chatlani for Stateline In June, 11 U.S. cities will welcome millions of fans for soccer’s World Cup. Staging the planet’s most popular sporting event is never easy, but this year the conflict in the Middle East and the congressional impasse over funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are cre…

The Trump administration says moving the Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutting down 31 research stations will streamline operations and bring leaders west, where the forests are. By Marianne Lavelle for Inside Climate News In announcing one of the largest reorganizations in the 120-year history of the U.S. Forest Service, the Trump administration declared that there would be “no interr…

Congressional Cowards is a weekly series highlighting the worst Donald Trump defenders on Capitol Hill, who refuse to criticize him—no matter how disgraceful or lawless his actions. Congressional Republicans have jet-setted across the country after refusing to ensure the very Transportation Security Administration officials keeping them safe on their travels get a paycheck . The entertainment out…

By Julie Appleby and Andrew Jones for KFF Tax time can come with big surprises for some people who have Affordable Care Act coverage, including owing money back to the government for premium subsidies received during the previous year. More changes lie ahead that make it important for those getting subsidies in 2026 to track their income and take steps to protect against that kind of financial hi…

Pam Bondi was fired from her role as attorney general Thursday, so let’s celebrate with some cartoons highlighting the many ways she absolutely sucks . And feel free to share more of your favorites in the comments! Dangerous gang bunny, by Mike Luckovich Originally published April 18, 2025. Blind justice, by Clay Bennett Originally published Sept. 29, 2025. Totally tactful testimony, by Tim Campb…

The agency’s 2023 decision to place 19 peptides on the “unsafe” list was supported by numerous documented safety concerns, former officials said. Even though demand for peptide therapies has exploded since then, there’s been little new science. By Anjeanette Damon for ProPublica Just under three years ago, the Food and Drug Administration deemed 19 peptide drugs too unsafe to be dispensed by comp…

Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 300 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope you’ll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an introduction to something new. No matter your religion—or non-religion—Easter is celebrated by many Christians today, and several of our greatest musicians h…