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The Dispatch→ COVID Vaccine Access, Explained
What federal and state changes mean for getting a COVID shot.
The Dispatch→ Federal Jurisdiction Over the District of Columbia, Explained
A 1973 law expanded autonomy for the federal territory—with a host of limitations.
The Dispatch→ Seizing Russia’s Reserves, Explained
How Western allies could seize Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
The Dispatch→ Google Search’s AI Transformation, Explained
While the search giant touts its shift to AI, not all users and publishers welcome the changes.
The Dispatch→ The DOJ’s New Denaturalization Push, Explained
The Justice Department is stepping up efforts to strip naturalized people who commit certain crimes of their citizenship.
The Dispatch→ Reprivatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Explained
The mortgage giants have been under government control since 2008. Could that change?
The Dispatch→ Trump’s Paid Path to Citizenship, Explained
The White House’s ‘Trump Card’ visa program rests on an uncertain legal foundation.
Full Fact→ Child poverty and the two-child benefit cap: explained
Calls for the government to scrap the two-child benefit limit have been renewed ahead of the publication of its child poverty strategy later this year.
The Dispatch→ Texas’ App-Store Age Verification Law, Explained
As the state awaits a Supreme Court decision on a 2023 age-gating law, new legislation aims at Apple and Google.
The Dispatch→ The Settlement That Will Change College Sports, Explained
Universities will begin paying student-athletes directly under a long-awaited settlement agreement.
The Dispatch→ DOGE Cuts at NOAA, Explained
Personnel cuts could affect forecasting this hurricane season.
The Dispatch→ AI Chatbots and Product Liability, Explained
A lawsuit alleging chatbots caused a teen’s suicide could have First Amendment implications for AI.
The Dispatch→ Trump Administration Actions Against Harvard’s International Students, Explained
Foreign students could lose their visas as Homeland Security targets the university.
The Dispatch→ Axing the Property Tax, Explained
As home values have spiked, Florida and other states are weighing elimination of property taxes.
The Dispatch→ Trump’s Executive Order on Drug Prices, Explained
How the president’s directive would actually lower costs—and for whom—is unclear.
The Dispatch→ The College of Cardinals, Explained
How will the next pope be chosen?
The Dispatch→ The Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case, Explained
A deportation has sparked a battle over immigration enforcement, court authority, and compliance with judicial orders.
The Dispatch→ Torpedo Bats, Explained
The Yankees’ impressive start puts a recent baseball innovation in the spotlight.
The Dispatch→ Government Tools for Handling Classified Communications, Explained
What are the approved methods and means of communicating securely?
The Dispatch→ Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America,’ Explained
The nation’s size makes implementation of such a missile defense system difficult and costly.
The Dispatch→ Trump’s Gold Card Visa, Explained
The president’s plan to offer permanent residency for $5 million would almost certainly require Congressional action.
The Dispatch→ Microsoft’s Quantum Computing Breakthrough, Explained
It claims—but has yet to prove—a leap forward in quantum processors.
Full Fact→ Ukraine peace talks explained: what’s happening and what could be on the table?
Three years on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, discussions are underway about possible negotiations to end the war. Our explainer looks at some of the key claims and talking points.
The Dispatch→ Eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, Explained
Shuttering the department would likely require congressional action, but efforts to curb its activities have already begun.
The Dispatch→ Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Plan, Explained
Numerous U.S. states operate such funds, as do oil-rich nations such as Norway and Kuwait.
The Dispatch→ Why DeepSeek Is Rattling Markets, Explained
A Chinese company is upending the AI industry while creating privacy and national-security concerns.
The Dispatch→ Colombia, Tariffs, and Deportation Flights, Explained
Why the South American ally drew Donald Trump’s wrath.
The Dispatch→ Trump’s New Memecoins, Explained
The president and first lady’s launch of their own cryptocurrencies has drawn attention and scorn from enthusiasts.
The Dispatch→ The Trouble with Homeowners’ Insurance, Explained
Inflation, market distortions, and disasters have added up to higher prices and fewer options.
The Dispatch→ Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal, Explained | In…
Recorded Sunday, 1/19/25. Israel signed a deal to release 33 hostages from Hamas in exchange ...
The Dispatch→ The Egg Shortage, Explained
Grocery shoppers are facing empty store shelves and another spike in prices.
The Dispatch→ The H-1B Visa, Explained
As the tech industry boomed, demand for visas intended for highly skilled workers has far outstripped their availability.
The Dispatch→ Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Food Claims, Explained
The science, or lack thereof, behind some of the HHS secretary nominee’s nutritional views.
The Dispatch→ The Senate Confirmation Process, Explained
Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as Donald Trump’s AG pick is far from unprecedented.
The Dispatch→ The Fluoridation Fracas, Explained
Studies have validated fluoride’s benefits at low levels, but newer research shows risks.
The Dispatch→ Jobs Report Revisions, Explained
The Bureau of Labor Statistics revises its jobs reports often to bring a cloudy picture into better focus.
The Dispatch→ The Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022, Explained
After January 6’s chaos, Congress moved to impede partisan efforts to manipulate election outcomes.
The Dispatch→ Apple’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Assistance, Explained
A software innovation could improve on current non-prescription hearing aids.
The Dispatch→ Bush v. Gore, Explained
Fiascos all the way down.