Open Thread

The first round of April Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in three days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Wednesday, April 8. The second round will go out on April 15 to those born between […]

Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden asked the Supreme Court to abolish nationwide injunctions, which allow federal judges to stop a federal policy from going into effect.

Editor’s note, April 6, 2026, 6 am ET: This story was originally published on March 29, 2018, and we’re revisiting it for this Easter. Christians from a variety of traditions will celebrate Easter this Sunday. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. For many Christians, including those from Eastern Orthodox traditions (who generally celebrate Easter later than Western Christians, as they use a different calendar), Easter is the most important Christian holiday

Vice President JD Vance’s new memoir about finding faith could help cement his early 2028 status as a GOP front-runner among religious voters. Vance’s book differs from the conventional political memoirs being pushed by other potential 2028 hopefuls, such as Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ). Titled Communion: Finding My Way Back to […]