The conservative Supreme Court cast doubt on whether Texas and Florida, the two largest Republican states, can regulate what appears on social media sites. LA Times

VOA VIEW: When will Americans be free from social media?

Iran has further increased its total stockpile of uranium., and it continues to bar the agency's most seasoned inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: It's past time for the US to destroy Iran's nuclear capability, as threatened by past presidents.

Amid heightened public scrutiny over illegal immigration, 84% of Americans say it's a serious problem. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: As it is and should be.

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A former FBI informant charged with fabricating a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden's family must remain behind bars while he awaits trial, a judge ruled Monday, reversing an earlier order releasing the man. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Good!

Former President Donald Trump lashed out at the Biden administration's border policies, writing on Truth Social on Monday that they are responsible for the recent murder of a University of Georgia student by an illegal migrant. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Biden is clearly the blame.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday after congressional talks on a deal to rein in illegal migration collapsed. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Biden is going for the second time for a photo op.

By contrast, 60% of Americans told the same pollster in September 2017, months after former President Donald Trump took office, that they were opposed to a border wall and just 35% said they were in favor of construction. New York Post

VOA VIEW: The vast majority want a border wall.

CBS News on Monday finally returned confidential files belonging to fired investigative reporter Catherine Herridge amid mounting pressure from the House Judiciary Committee and the union representing the journalist. New York Post

VOA VIEW: The truth must be exposed.

The deadline for the former president to pay a $454 million civil fraud penalty coincides with the expected closing of a deal involving his social media platform, Truth Social. New York Times

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A private lunar lander is expected to cease operations Tuesday, its mission cut short after landing sideways near the south pole of the moon. Washington Times

A comprehensive analysis presented by researchers in a BMJ publication is giving new hope to those struggling with depression. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Makes sense.

The organizers of the longest sled dog race in the eastern United States said Monday they are canceling the event due to a lack of snow on the ground. Washington Times

The Manhattan district attorney asked a judge to impose a "narrowly tailored" order restricting what former President Donald Trump can say about those involved in the case. CBS

VOA VIEW: What happened to free speech?

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The FTC argues the proposed $24.6 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons could eliminate competition. CBS

The two cases concern Republican-backed state laws that aim to restrict social media companies like Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, from moderating content. CBS

VOA VIEW: The SC should restrict social media companies.

While inflation has shown signs of cooling, mortgage rates and home prices are still stubbornly high. CBS

VOA VIEW: Inflation is far from being cool.

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Congress has just a handful of days to approve the first four appropriations bills to prevent a partial shutdown after March 1. CBS

VOA VIEW: A shutdown would be good.

Intuitive Machines' cargo moon lander Odysseus returned its first images from the surface. CNBC

Former President Donald Trump on Monday filed an appeal on his now $464 million civil fraud judgment, an attorney for the Republican presidential candidate says. UPI

VOA VIEW: As expected.

Ronna McDaniel, who has served the Republican National Committee as chairwoman since 2017, announced she will step down on March 8 to clear the way for former president Donald Trump to name his own party leadership. UPI

VOA VIEW: A smart and loyal move.

Negotiators meeting Paris have agreed on the basics of a deal under which the Palestinian militant group Hamas would release remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a cease-fire. UPI

VOA VIEW: The negotiations are far from being complete.

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Hungary is set to become the final NATO country to approve Sweden's entry into the military alliance after more than a year of delays. UPI

Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh of the Palestinian Authority and his government have submitted their resignations, he said Monday. UPI

VOA VIEW: A major move.

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