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Despite the end of Title 42, restrictions on asylum seekers are expected to continue under Biden administration

by The Conversation in The Nation May 11, 2023 — 3 min read

Ernesto Castañeda, American University A Trump administration immigration order, Title 42, that allowed U.S. border officials to quickly expel migrants at the U.S. southern border – with no exceptions for asylum-seekers – expires May 11, 2023. But its legacy of restricting asylum petitions may continue as President Joe Biden takes...

80 is different in 2023 than in 1776 – but even back then, a grizzled Franklin led alongside a young Hamilton

by The Conversation in Elections Apr 25, 2023 — 4 min read

Maurizio Valsania, Università di Torino President Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s running for another term raises concerns for many Americans. At his potential second inauguration, he would be 82, beating himself in becoming the oldest among American presidents. Aging has changed dramatically over the centuries. Medicine and better...

Sudan crisis explained: What’s behind the latest fighting and how it fits nation’s troubled past

by The Conversation in The Globe Apr 19, 2023 — 5 min read

Manhattan grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump, showing he, like all other presidents, is not an imperial king

by The Conversation in POTUS Mar 30, 2023 — 6 min read

The collapse of major US banks leads to bills calling for more regulation

by The Conversation in The Economy Mar 18, 2023 — 5 min read

Downing of US drone in Russian jet encounter prompts counter claims of violations in the sky – an international law expert explores the arguments

by The Conversation in The Globe Mar 15, 2023 — 4 min read

Silicon Valley Bank biggest US lender to fail since 2008 financial crisis – a finance expert explains the impact

by The Conversation in The Economy Mar 13, 2023 — 4 min read

Lesson from a year at war: In contrast to the Russians, Ukrainians master a mix of high- and low-end technology on the battlefield

by The Conversation in Russian-Ukraine War Mar 8, 2023 — 5 min read

Train derailments get more headlines, but truck crashes involving hazardous chemicals are more frequent and deadly in US

by The Conversation in Energy & Environment Feb 28, 2023 — 3 min read

Chinese spy balloon over the US: An aerospace expert explains how the balloons work and what they can see

by The Conversation in The Web Feb 7, 2023 — 6 min read

What the criminal referral of Trump means – a constitutional law expert explains the Jan. 6 committee action

by The Conversation in January 6th Insurrection Dec 20, 2022 — 4 min read

Why fusion ignition is being hailed as a major breakthrough in fusion – a nuclear physicist explains

by The Conversation in Energy & Environment Dec 13, 2022 — 5 min read

Oath Keepers convictions shed light on the limits of free speech – and the threat posed by militias

by The Conversation in January 6th Insurrection Dec 6, 2022 — 5 min read

Russian troops’ poor performance and low morale may worsen during a winter of more discontent

by The Conversation in Russian-Ukraine War Dec 5, 2022 — 5 min read

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