Patel says he'll sue Atlantic for defamation over report on heavy drinking

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Americans had fewer babies last year than in any year […]

CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) had a contentious discussion Sunday about President Trump said earlier this month that a “whole civilization will die” in Iran.  During an interview on “State of the Union,” Tapper referenced college students chanting, “From the river to the sea,” during protests against the Israel-Hamas war and...

President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have dropped to their lowest level since the start of his second term.  According to the NBC News Decision Desk Poll released on Sunday, only 37 percent of adults approve of Trump’s work as president. Meanwhile, 63 percent disapprove, including 50 percent who disapprove strongly. Some of that strong disapproval […]

Louisiana officials said Sunday that eight children were killed in a mass shooting sparked by a domestic dispute.  The children ranged in age from 1 to 14 years old, according to the Shreveport Police Department, rattling the northwestern Louisiana town of 180,000 residents. The deadly incident spanned three homes in Shreveport, where police responded early […]