https://www.csmonitor.comUS national news from The Christian Science Monitor.https://images.csmonitor.com/csm/2024/04/1172291_2_csmlogo_feed_250x30_standard.pnghttps://www.csmonitor.comChristian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.300en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 04:57:19 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0608/world-cup-2026-ticket-prices-iran-immigration-enforcement-ice?icid=rss98440af494e882473c3e12fae25fc16bBetween sky-high ticket prices, combatant competitors, and immigration enforcement worries, World Cup 2026 seems to have more than its fair share of issues.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:41:42 EDTMark SappenfieldSarah Matusekhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0608/california-vote-count-governor-mayor?icid=rss03eebe265b39b1069c0d17f151200045Election officials chalk up the delay to the large number of ballots cast by mail, and the extra time it takes to verify them. But some experts say the slow count can further undermine trust in elections. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:17:38 EDTSophie Hillshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0608/america-250-religion-liberty-constitution?icid=rss12230496743291f379bcdba40a3398cbA 17th-century Maryland law that extended religious tolerance for some faiths is seen as a precursor to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:10 EDTScott Baldaufhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0608/lindsey-graham-senate-primary-iran-war?icid=rssf1412b4d7ab08578e15d4965bc6254dfThe South Carolina Republican is a powerful incumbent. But his promotion of the Iran war appears to be taking a toll with voters, raising doubts about whether he’ll surpass the 50% needed to avoid a runoff in Tuesday’s GOP primary.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:10 EDTSimon Montlakehttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0605/world-cup-2026-fifa-usa?icid=rss03edc281feb82e65a8e0032376f484d4Star-spangled superfans hope their raucous support might give U.S. soccer a home-field advantage.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:15 EDTSimon MontlakeAlfredo Sosahttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0605/donald-trump-presidency-private-wealth-ethics?icid=rssd7136ac927b42571b1e5d8c4b165aa69The Trump family’s wealth has surged over the 19 months since Donald Trump’s election. The circumstances are revealing how, on personal-finance matters, a president might be constrained less by laws than by norms that are vulnerable to testing.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:22 EDTLinda Feldmannhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0605/vegetarian-boston-eatery-inflation?icid=rssaa2f8192b67774a4fd167f3305442ed7Clover Food Lab, a Boston-area vegetarian eatery, closed, sparking an outcry. A mystery investor stepped in. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:10 EDTKendra Nordin Beatohttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/0604/trump-border-asylum-ban?icid=rss461eb08bb461a1824cd2e8d8a78ab575Recent federal court rulings against the U.S. government’s asylum ban at the border are renewing hope for thousands of asylum seekers waiting in northern Mexico.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:10 EDTSarah Matusekhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0602/trump-weaponization-fund-republicans?icid=rss24aa4fee1c6d2134abc63a359dd4046cThe White House dropped a $1.8 billion fund set up to pay people who claim the federal government was “weaponized” against them.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:51:40 EDTCaitlin Babcockhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0602/crossword-puzzles-gen-z?icid=rss6a8e9c107b9408f57f36a79e56fbabe8Young people are finding fulfillment in filling out the iconic grids. We puzzle out the pastime’s history and what’s behind its renaissance.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:10:33 EDTCameron Pughhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0601/artificial-intelligence-fears-american-public-opinion?icid=rss9999f97b89da56d81986277314e711d8Americans are skeptical that the benefits if artificial intelligence will outweigh its potential harm. People in China and South Korea see it differently.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:17:49 EDTCaitlin Babcockhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0601/california-governor-campaign-becerra-hilton-steyer?icid=rss896e015be63854c4a31ce073eb2e1628Tax-the-wealthy billionaire Tom Steyer and Republican businessman Steve Hilton are vying with front-runner Xavier Becerra to be finalists in the race to become California’s next governor. The winner will face significant challenges, including high housing costs and economic fallout from AI.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:09 EDTSophie Hillshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/0531/As-Epstein-investigation-stalls-in-Congress-survivors-search-for-accountability?icid=rss015455eb2d165d5f87d8822ad097d8d8Public demand and the increasingly outspoken calls from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have driven Congress to mostly set aside party politics in an effort to search for accountability. Yet lawmakers have little to show in terms of criminal culpability.Sun, 31 May 2026 18:27:54 EDTSTEPHEN GROVEShttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0530/voting-rights-scotus-racial-inequality?icid=rss720dabead153f7e938c2e7eefaca91f5Viewing the Supreme Court’s recent voting rights decision through the lens of history, questions arise about whether America is honest with itself about racial inequality.Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:21 EDTKen Makinhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0530/immigration-green-card-trump?icid=rss1e065217157a73e32eb0c543f61cdd0eRecently announced changes to the green card process could force many seeking permanent residency back to their home countries to apply.Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:09 EDTSarah Matusekhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0529/south-carolina-redistricting-clyburn?icid=rss62d23b95f9889c8b5bd77d4e58a5e54fSouth Carolina deferred on redistricting this week – underscoring the complexities and political risks of redrawing maps in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling last month on the Voting Rights Act and majority-minority districts.Fri, 29 May 2026 12:13:49 EDTSimon Montlakehttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0529/federal-buildings-reform-board-redevelopment?icid=rssbb3905b5642cc6cffdac6ac06a4d6e82Underuse is a chronic challenge in federal buildings – making many ripe for resale and redevelopment into housing, office, or retail space. But efforts are running up against bureaucratic hurdles.Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:10 EDTRoss Herberthttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0528/ai-commencement-college-majors?icid=rss46eb8ebc89daa11442a20e79e5da7fffSome commencement speakers were booed when they mentioned AI this spring, but colleges are adding majors focused on the technology.Thu, 28 May 2026 15:59:37 EDTIra Porterhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0528/los-angeles-mayor-pratt-ai-videos?icid=rssefda9921ba966c0b976ef3b4c17756fbReality TV star Spencer Pratt has seen a flurry of donations and support in the run-up to LA’s June 2 mayoral election, in a campaign shaped by last year’s Palisades Fire and a series of provocative AI videos.Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:22 EDTSophie Hillshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0528/trump-congress-spending-authority?icid=rss33ed609ca5b6cf87dc4ac205a218db0bPresident Donald Trump has worked to control more government spending, as Congress has ceded some of its power of the purse. The change could create a new normal.Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:10 EDTCaitlin Babcock