“Mutually assured destruction” was an ominous Cold War slogan promoting the idea of peace through nuclear firepower. But do Americans still trust in nuclear weapons? Also: today’s stories, including a shift in European strategy on defense, the steps Congress can take to make flying easier, and how much to expect the war in Gaza will weigh on young voters’ support for President Biden. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Caitlin Babcock for today's news. You can also visit...

Police in Charlotte, North Carolina have a message for lawmakers: stop relaxing gun laws. Law enforcement are battling street violence with tight budgets as is – an influx of guns hasn’t helped. Also: today’s stories, a Georgia election highlights the Eastern European country’s Western ties, Trump’s VP picks offer varied visions for the RNC’s future, and an antisemitism bill comes up for a house vote. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit...

Farmers were once a cornerstone of civilization. But global economics and environmental needs are now making them fight to survive the modern world. Also: today’s stories, including new risks for campus protesters, Palestinians’ escape plans in Rafah, and farmers in Uganda who are overcoming clashes with wildlife. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Jasper Davidoff for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction was overturned. What does that mean for the #MeToo movement? Also: today's stories, including how one state is grappling with teens and scrolling, a look at adult literacy resources, and how Gaza talks teeter between cease-fire hopes and Rafah concerns. Join the Monitor's Mary Tabor and Caitlin Babcock for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

After U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent visit to Beijing, contentious U.S.-China relations seem to be improving. But economic disagreements between the two countries linger. Also: today’s stories, including a look into anti-Israel protests on Columbia University’s campus, trust in the French education system after the murder of a French teacher in 2020, and the legacy of the oldest public library in the United States independently run by and for African Americans. Join the...

At a pivotal moment for Pakistan, top justices are speaking out against military interference. Also: today’s stories, including a new bid to end Sudan’s civil war, Trump’s fate in the presidential immunity case, and a man with a heart for service on the US-Mexico border. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Russia has walked a diplomatic tightrope in the Middle East, working with all sides. But the new tensions have forced a shift. Also: today’s stories, including Americans’ trust in the Supreme Court, complications for Israeli protesters, and whether cattle herders in Ethiopia are a climate threat. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

In Israel, Monday's Passover ceremonies were muted by uncertainty surrounding hundreds of Hamas-imprisoned hostages. When will Passover’s promise reach Gaza hostages? Also: today's stories, including President Biden hitting the trail, a labor union win in the South, the lack of Americans studying in China, and the uncertain message revealed by the debate before the Ukraine aid vote. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for...

As U.S. cities continue to face intractable housing crises, the Supreme Court will weigh in on one aspect of the issue: Is it “cruel and unusual punishment” to criminalize sleeping outside? Also: today’s stories, including an Earth Day report card on plastic pollution, a breakdown of trust on the Columbia University campus, and a peek at Donald Trump’s hush money trial defense. Join the Monitor’s Amelia Newcomb and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more...

After years of scattered attacks, far-right Israeli settler violence this week enveloped the West Bank and struck larger towns and villages. What options do residents have to resist? Also: today’s stories, including the gap hindering trust on U.S. gun policy, a group of female rangers changing the face of conservation in Kenya, and Doris Kearns Goodwin on idealism, democracy, and love. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily...

When Arab neighbors intercepted Iranian missiles aimed at Israel, they made Washington’s vision of a “new Middle East” a reality. Will Israel sign up for that new future? Also: today's stories, including new regulations on "forever chemicals", lawmakers facing pressure over foreign aid, India's transformation into a Hindu nation, and the 10 best books of April. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Record number of border crossings have overwhelmed border towns like Eagle Pass. But how are US schools teaching a new influx of migrant children? Also: today’s stories, including: Ukraine expands its draft, migrants overwhelm the small Greek Island Gavdos, and Gazans struggle with food insecurity. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

American pay has kept ahead of inflation. Can it keep pace? Also: today’s stories, including Israel’s retaliation dilemma, what data tells us about illegal immigration, and a 60-year-old story that speaks to a divided nation. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

After Iran's attack on Israel this past weekend, U.S. leaders urge restraint from Israel as worries of a wider regional conflict mount. Also: today’s stories, including a preview of India's monthlong elections, and a look inside the Denver Mint. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Election integrity relies heavily on America's state election officials – but these roles have grown increasingly politicized. Could this year’s presidential election hinge on the fight for ballot access? Also: today’s stories, including Japan’s shifting demographics, avian migration in the Kashmir Valley, and the role Black birthing doulas play to restore trust. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

In Arizona and North Carolina, MAGA Republicans are stirring up controversy and running behind their Democratic opponents, even as former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden. Could MAGA candidates in key swing states drag down Trump? Also: today's stories, including abortion uproar energizes Democrats, how Ukraine aid deadlock could threaten peace in Europe, migrants feeling the backlash from Moscow's terrorist attack, and a Q&A with Bryan Stevenson. Join the Monitor's Mark...

With Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in Washington, the U.S.-Japanese alliance is undergoing a major shift. Will it be enough to counter China’s ambitions? Also: today’s stories, including how women are persisting in the Gaza Strip, an Auschwitz exhibit’s stand for the truth, and why Portugal’s relationship to migrants stands out in Europe. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Immigration and the economy are top concerns of voters ahead of the 2024 U.S. election. But political talking points don’t tell the whole story. Also: today’s stories, including an uptick in brazenly pro-government Bollywood movies, a community’s post-earthquake response, and events that are worth missing school for. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

In a country seemingly fractured about most things, on Monday, Americans came together under one sky. Also: today’s stories, including a point of tension between the US and China, growth for women’s sports, and how community colleges are offering students a second choice. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

In response to an increase in illegal border crossings, Texas is trying a new, confrontational approach to using its National Guard. We look at how National Guard use has evolved. Also: today’s stories, including local humanitarian workers in the Gaza Strip, an innovative way to preserve elephant populations, and what the Baltimore bridge collapse means for local residents. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more...

Six months after what Israelis see as the worst day in their history, civil society’s response to Oct. 7 is planting the seeds of a new political class. That’s one of few hopeful changes believed to be taking place. Also: today’s stories, including moms in government defy expectations and rats in Washington prove hard to eradicate. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Caitlin Babcock for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The challenges Gazans face to observing Ramadan are immense. But the holy month’s tradition of charity is sustained, and sustaining. Also: today’s stories, including African journalists investigating military corruption, a birth control pill that’s accessible without a prescription, and the force of faith in peacemaking. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Many Estonians appear deeply invested in their country’s e-government programs, which were developed over decades to make life easier and more secure. How did the government build this trust? Also: today's stories, including why NATO still matters, New York City's new $15 congestion toll, and what you need to know about the April 8 eclipse. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The man regarded by many as Palestinians’ Mandela looms larger than ever amid the devastating Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Could Marwan Barghouti hold the key to a lasting peace? Also, today’s stories, including Pakistan’s shifting stance on trade with India, watching the stars in Madrid, and Beyoncé’s boundary-breaking approach to the new album “Cowboy Carter.” Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.