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-usFri, 02 Oct 2026 15:10:02 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/1002/supreme-court-term-public-approval?icid=rss3d44e0810742c1612c4c9b033c0f4470The next U.S. Supreme Court term begins Oct. 5. Justices return to the bench amid record low public approval, with some indications that the court is making subtle shifts to restore confidence.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:11 EDTHenry Gasshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/1001/hispanic-voters-trump-affordability-immigration?icid=rsse355c725da512feefc6f0cd235a7440fMany of the most competitive House districts this year, in states from Texas to Florida, California to Pennsylvania, have majority or near-majority Latino electorates.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:38:00 EDTSimon Montlakehttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/1001/sherrod-brown-ohio-senate-husted?icid=rsse48d744bfec48ac05329226fe358e200At a moment when many Democrats are arguing over socialism and Israel, Sherrod Brown is squarely focused on the economic issues he’s always championed. Supporters say his brand of old-school liberalism could offer a way forward for his party.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:11 EDTSophie Hillshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0930/trump-refugees-afrikaners-oklahoma?icid=rss186e4945c57098966fddea077d974479The U.S. government is welcoming members of a small South African racial minority as refugees while continuing its drive to deport more immigrants.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:49:56 EDTSarah Matusekhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0929/iran-war-middle-east-military-bases?icid=rsscc157fdb018d3151ccf5cbccc27813e5America’s military footprint in the Middle East is shrinking, as the U.S. assesses its role in Gulf conflicts following extensive base damage during the Iran war.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:24:34 EDTAnna Mulrine Grobehttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0929/snap-cuts-error-rate?icid=rss6f4ced0bbcf928830501b72465d7d013A Republican law aimed at cutting waste in the food stamp program means states are making changes to comply – but it could cost some people their benefits.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:53:00 EDTCaitlin Babcockhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0929/trump-colleges-education-principles?icid=rss856d7cabfff3317b7ba99337b2752416The federal government wants U.S. colleges to publicly respond to a list of questions about sensitive issues in higher education by year’s end.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:11 EDTIra Porterhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0928/route-66-new-mexico-wind-energy-renewables?icid=rss80f87c6e2ea28a774f868ecb84a54eb2A New Mexico community college is a leader in training for wind technicians, servicing the turbines that are adding wind energy to the electric grid.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:01:42 EDTHarry Bruiniushttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0925/hegseth-military-spouse-commission-soldiers?icid=rss72f85d4e6ea3b321b156810a56fadcd5A new presidential Military Spouse Commission had its first meeting this week. Many service-member families are eager for more support.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:11:52 EDTAnna Mulrine Grobehttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/0925/lindsay-clancy-hung-jury-mistrial?icid=rss047246cb7d2f3058c511e7bcfee5bea2The controversial mistrial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has cast a spotlight on a holdout juror and the difference between juror independence and misconduct.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:40:59 EDTCameron Pughhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0925/trump-executive-action-unpopular?icid=rss79c2f470f402cc73632c14cfc6673fb5Donald Trump’s muscular approach to presidential power aimed to score big wins for his agenda. Polls suggest voters are largely dissatisfied, from the Iran war to the economy.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:10 EDTLinda Feldmannhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0924/electric-bikes-scooters-rules-peachtree-city-georgia?icid=rss5ca066c14d25567fbb8bdc5fcee13604A tech-driven bicycle renaissance is forcing cities and towns to grapple with merging high-speed vehicles into traffic grids and commuter grinds.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:13:59 EDTPatrik Jonssonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0924/vivek-ramaswamy-ohio-governor-heritage-americans?icid=rss293c53ad18dd0e006a52ba4e7ce116eaAs a gubernatorial candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy wants to talk about tax cuts and data centers. But questions about where his party is headed – and how candidates like him may fit into that future – linger over his Ohio campaign.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:11 EDTSophie Hillshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0923/education-college-loans-trump?icid=rss65b6992aebe39c106eeeaf493f1e3ac7Colleges could lose access to federal student loans if their graduates don’t make more money than someone without the degree.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:48:43 EDTIra Porterhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0922/immigration-ice-shooting-texas?icid=rsse09159ce19dfb424bf728ba5b753acb4The latest shooting related to immigration enforcement is renewing concerns about ICE vehicle stops.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:31:04 EDTSarah MatusekHenry Gasshttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0922/trump-arch-military?icid=rsse412a71cffbd84334ea6002dd35f169ePresident Trump says the U.S. armed forces want to store ammunition and drones at his proposed 250-foot arch in Washington, but analysts say there's no military need for the structure.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:09:11 EDTAnna Mulrine Grobehttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0922/artificial-intelligence-congress-regulations?icid=rssf58959c9c1840baa1d2ea6e10094a995Few members of Congress have the kind of technology background that could be useful as they discuss regulating artificial intelligence.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:11 EDTCaitlin Babcockhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0921/politics-baby-boomers-election?icid=rssba6977ecf239caed86368813b053ea6fElecting younger candidates might not quickly change older Americans' influence in Congress.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:26:29 EDTSimon Montlakehttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0921/trump-ai-china-regulate?icid=rss20e86cc93c0fedc41030ee5f3a415c23The likelihood of a comprehensive U.S.-China agreement on AI out of this week’s summit remains low. But the two nations might find a way to indicate they’re working together to address concerns about AI safety.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:17 EDTLinda Feldmannhttps://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0920/ICE-agent-shoots-and-wounds-man-in-Austin-Texas-officials-say?icid=rssdc33a497b0b63d5491ef3bb60a0c8b67The Austin police chief said the man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot at least once Sunday afternoon.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:28:16 EDTJesse Bedayn and Christopher Weber