September 3, 2021

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The Report

Measuring government performance

A plane pulls the message 'Don't Mess with Texas Voter Y'all' over the Texas Capitol, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Texas Democrats left the state to block sweeping new election laws, while Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatened them with arrest the moment they return. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The Mess With Texas

A dwindling GOP power base is passing laws out of step with the state's changing demographics – and with much of the rest of the United States.

Across the nation, anger over the handling of the coronavirus has shifted from the federal government to the local school board, where community members are acting out with increasing frequency and fury.

Questions Cloud Booster Plan

Experts want to see more data to justify the COVID-19 booster shot program that is scheduled to begin later this month.

Georgia's 'Unique' Campaign Finance Law

The law – which is especially beneficial for incumbents – is unique and will likely be tracked by political leaders in other states, experts say.

School Vaccine Mandates: Here They Come

Some school immunization experts say vaccine requirements are likely to become more common, especially as the delta variant of the coronavirus scrambles well-laid back-to-school plans.

The War in Afghanistan Ends Where It Started

A closely guarded flight out of Kabul's international airport marked the 'completion' of the 20-year U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, leaving behind a country in danger and chaos.

The Photos You Should See

U.S. News photo editors curate this month's most compelling images from at home and abroad.

Connecting Housing and Health

Where you live can have enormous effects on your health and well-being. Learn how hospitals and other organizations can invest in housing programs and partnerships for the good of their communities.