Will North Carolina be a battleground in November? Pundits – and the president – think so, due at least in part to the coastal state’s razor-thin margins of victory in recent presidential contests. usnews.com/news/elections…

The White House on Friday warned that Iran is to blame for attacks carried out by its proxy groups as the U.S. assesses the threat of Iranian retaliatory strikes against Israel that could escalate the war in Gaza as “very credible.” usnews.com/news/national-…

Consumer attitudes about the economy showed little change in April, even as inflation expectations for the year ahead moved up, the University of Michigan said on Friday. usnews.com/news/economy/a…

Nevada is a more traditional example of a swing state. While it has voted for Democratic presidential candidates in the last four election cycles, Nevada more often went Republican from the late 1960s through the early 2000s. usnews.com/news/elections…

While international courts have previously issued climate-related rulings, legal experts say the decision is the first of its kind: a verdict that explicitly ties government inaction on climate change to human rights. usnews.com/news/best-coun…

Speaker Mike Johnson saw his fortunes take a sudden and dramatic turn for the better when the House on Friday morning passed a critical procedural vote to consider a measure key to America’s national security infrastructure after repeated failures. usnews.com/news/national-…

In the continuing dance of inflation, wholesale prices rose less than expected in March, increasing by 0.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday. usnews.com/news/economy/a…

Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson is on the defensive like never before in his short tenure after a disastrous floor vote has more members of his caucus openly questioning his ability to lead. usnews.com/news/national-…

Grants can help with the cost of law school. Here are the schools with the highest percentage of full-time students who received enough grant money to cover half of their tuition or more, according to U.S. News data. usnews.com/education/best…

According to data collected by U.S. News, the median LSAT score for incoming students in fall 2023 was 157. However, prospective students hoping to gain admission to the most competitive law schools will need to set their sights higher. #BestGradSchools usnews.com/education/best…

Law school applicants should welcome opportunities to speak with admissions officers by visiting a school or attending online or in-person events like information sessions. #BestGradSchools usnews.com/education/blog…

Earning your M.P.A. can lead to a career in public service, both domestically and abroad.
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Earning a graduate degree in computer science can lead to positions in research institutions, government agencies, technology companies and colleges and universities. #BestGradSchools usnews.com/best-graduate-…

Balance a job and graduate school through a part-time MBA program. usnews.com/best-graduate-…

Join us TODAY at 12:00 p.m. ET for a webinar designed to provide you with essential knowledge, strategies and resources to make well-informed decisions as you navigate the financial aspects of the #realestate market. usnews.com/news/live-even…

Ongoing internal conflict among House Republicans derailed the renewal of a critical spyware tool used by the U.S. intelligence community and threatens to compromise the leadership of the speaker. usnews.com/news/national-…

Here’s a look at some of the details and trends that have marked other state dinners over the years. usnews.com/news/national-…

Abortion appears poised to play a large role in voter turnout in November. In April, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled a near-total abortion ban from 1864 could be enforced, though the ruling was not slated to take effect immediately. usnews.com/news/elections…

Underrepresented minorities make up an average of 54% of the student bodies at these schools. usnews.com/education/best…

The relatively small Erie County boasts outsize political power as a swingy county in a quintessential swing state. usnews.com/news/elections…