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What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide

The left vs. center theme is on display in Democratic primaries in multiple states voting Tuesday, with other significant races in places like Alabama and South Carolina.

Fact-checking the Trump administration’s claims about vaccines

President Trump's remarks from the Oval Office and the executive order he signed Monday repeated many false claims about immunizations.

Ocasio-Cortez opened up about freezing her eggs. She got women talking.

AOC's announcement opened up more women to talk about their journeys. It also brought disquiet over the medical messaging and outright condemnation of her choices.

With Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan comes a wave of Islamophobia

The onslaught is being fueled by President Trump and Republican Party officials, and has quickly become a central aspect of the strategy to beat El-Sayed in the fall.

What to know about the vaccines targeted by Trump’s executive order

The executive order was the administration’s latest attempt to change the country’s childhood vaccine schedule.

Trump sues Conn., Vt., and New York over in-state tuition for migrants

The lawsuits argue that the policies are unconstitutional and discriminate against US citizens from other states who pay thousands of dollars more in out-of-state tuition.

Government fights trade judge’s order for tariff refunds to all importers

The majority of tariff refunds have already been paid out. US Customs and Border Patrol has already processed and certified $100 billion in refunds.

Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US Representative John Larson faces primary fight

Larson has represented the Hartford and central Connecticut-based 1st Congressional District since 1999.