Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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The anger fueling the Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez barnstorming tour
Talking Points The duo is drawing big anti-Trump crowds in red states
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Why the GOP is nervous about Ken Paxton's Senate run
Today's Big Question A MAGA-establishment battle with John Cornyn will be costly
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Meta on trial: What will become of Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire?
Today's Big Question Despite the CEO's attempt to ingratiate himself with Trump, Meta is on trial, accused by the U.S. government of breaking antitrust law
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Why won't Apple make iPhones in America?
Today's Big Question Trump offers a reprieve on tariffs, for now
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How does the Clean Air Act work?
The Explainer The law makes the air healthier. Will what we breathe stay that way?
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US Treasuries were a 'safe haven' for investors. What changed?
Today's Big Question Doubts about America's fiscal competence after 'Liberation Day'
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How might AI chatbots replace mental health therapists?
Today's Big Question Clients form 'strong relationships' with tech
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What's at stake in Kilmar Ábrego García's Supreme Court case?
Talking Points A test of Trump's immigration agenda
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Can Trump run in 2028?
Today's Big Question The Constitution says no. But Trump keeps 'floating' the idea.
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What is China winning from Trump's trade war?
Talking Points Beijing offers 'trauma bonding' to America's jilted trade partners
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Why are Finland and other nations leaving the land mine treaty?
Today's Big Question Russia's neighbors beef up their defenses
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What does Health and Human Services do?
The Explainer Cuts will 'dramatically alter' public health in America
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Bombs or talks: What’s next in the US-Iran showdown?
Talking Points US gives Tehran a two-month deadline to deal
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Why are student loan borrowers falling behind on payments?
Today's Big Question Delinquencies surge as the Trump administration upends the program
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Discount stores were thriving. How did they stumble?
The Explainer Blame Walmart — and inflation
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Why is Musk targeting a Wisconsin Supreme Court race?
Today's Big Question His money could help conservatives, but it could also produce a Democratic backlash
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How Trump's 'Liberation Day' might affect the economy
Talking Points Tariffs will rise, but consumer confidence is down
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Trump's plan to rebuild American shipping faces rough waters
Talking Points Fees on China-made ships could disrupt trade
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How is March Madness changing in the era of sports betting and Name Image and Likeness?
Today's Big Question College sports has experienced a revolution. NIL payments are letting players get paid. The rise of sports betting has brought new pressures to the game.
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MAGA's push to impeach federal judges
In the Spotlight Trump launches a 'stunning assault' on judicial branch
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What does Musk's 'Dexit' from Delaware mean for the future of US business?
Talking Points A 'billionaires' bill' could limit shareholder lawsuits
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The history of Guantanamo Bay detention camp
The Explainer Trump wants to use the Cuban outpost as a deportation way station
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What is happening to Social Security under Trump?
Talking Points Measures make retirement, disability benefits harder to obtain
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What does an ex-executive's new memoir reveal about Meta's free speech pivot?
Today's Big Question 'Careless People' says Facebook was ready to do China censorship
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