Why Some States Are Performing Better

All remaining living Israeli hostages have been released, while some 2,000 detained Palestinians are released. Plus, President Donald Trump speaks to Israel's Parliament.

USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee takes a look at recessions on the state level.

Little progress emerges toward getting out of a government shutdown.

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer gives us some of the historical context behind the Insurrection Act.

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