https://www.csmonitor.comThe Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters.https://images.csmonitor.com/csm/2024/04/1172291_2_csmlogo_feed_250x30_standard.pnghttps://www.csmonitor.comChristian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.300en-usFri, 24 Apr 2026 10:22:19 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0424/marijuana-trump-reclassification-cannabis?icid=rssdb0b571d3e31b41224d1b07f160caf37Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, following President Donald Trump’s call for a more “common sense” policy. But many Americans have been growing more skeptical of the drug’s effects on users and on U.S. society.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:10 EDTStephen Humphrieshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2026/0423/iran-war-trump-obama-jcpoa-nuclear-deal?icid=rssec246215056fe9312346e70103606779In the absence of renewed talks, the U.S. and Iran are wrangling over the Strait of Hormuz. But the main dispute between the two is still Iran’s nuclear program. Here’s a look at the 2015 JCPOA.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:52:49 EDTHoward LaFranchihttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2026/0423/India-voter-purge-West-Bengal-elections?icid=rssa30a2cca7520bd2c5e6590a253f521adHow does a government balance its responsibility to guarantee fair and secure elections with the need to protect citizens’ fundamental right to vote? A voter-roll clean-up in India is sparking allegations of suppression.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:21:43 EDTAakash Hassanhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0423/spirit-airlines-bailout-500-million?icid=rss2e1f32603f886bca9e60776568ffecabThe $500 million bailout for Spirit Airlines could save thousands of jobs. But the deal, which could give the government a 90% stake, is sparking criticism over “quasi-nationalization” and federal interference in private industry.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:12:56 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0423/A-judicious-way-to-free-Iran?icid=rss3752a0514c452fd0cb4a03ed944919d4A plan by exiled Iranians to form a truth-finding commission and offer other types of “transitional justice” provides a moral alternative that might encourage regime supporters in new directions.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:51:35 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Essays/2026/0423/king-charles-trump-white-house-visit?icid=rss3b920d90c41c1990a013e8b9ed137dc9King Charles III faces a delicate mission during next week’s visit to the U.S. – to reinforce the “special relationship” between London and Washington.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:25:10 EDTNed Temkohttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0423/voter-id-election-law-trump-ballots?icid=rss253db05ab4ed54c921b21eb3fcc6143dMost U.S. states have some form of voter ID, but their laws vary. President Trump is pushing for national voter ID requirements.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:16 EDTJacob Turcottehttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0423/hegseth-christian-nationalism-military-religion?icid=rss81c44d7c276aca219d01c9e345939b12Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rhetoric is raising concerns about the impact that Christian nationalist ideas are having on military unity and the freedom of religion.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:10 EDTAnna Mulrine GrobeSophie Hillshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0422/iran-war-talks-trump-blockade?icid=rssc1bb5963002aa6a26eb16b68c0d2aa16President Donald Trump’s desire to end the war quickly and reach a deal he can sell as a win has given Tehran leverage. Amid an impasse over dueling blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, efforts to return to the negotiating table remained on hold.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:52:42 EDTLinda Feldmannhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0422/keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-olly-robbins-parliament-vetting?icid=rssfeda762c27a1936ea3c426dab7d8be91Keir Starmer became British prime minister in 2024, promising to bring stability to the U.K. Now he is under pressure to resign, accused of misleading the public.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:36:13 EDTArthur Bright