Social Issues

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Marijuana ranks as the most-used illicit drug by young people. A National Institute on Drug Abuse survey says that more than 20% of high schoolers reported vaping marijuana in the past year, which is nearly double from 2018. (ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS)

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In a poll released this week, 41% of U.S. voters said they would support getting rid of private health insurance and moving to a government-run system, compared to 53% who were opposed.

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Democrats Health Care Rhetoric Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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Extra mayo and ketchup? (Illustration by Dana Summers of the Tribune Media Services)

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Sen. Susan Collins is facing pressure to join the impeachment push, including from activists. Rivals say Ms. Collins is too partisan.

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Economic Freedom and Well-Being Chart

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2018: The Redskins claimed linebacker Reuben Foster off waivers three days after he was arrested on accusations of domestic violence for the second time. Foster was eventually cleared of the charges, but it initially gave the appearance that the team didn’t take the issue seriously. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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President Donald Trump talks with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, New York Democrat, during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's officers are shown in this July 2019 file photo. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

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Illustration on challenges to doctors and health care by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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A woman who is in the country illegally plays with her 2-year-old daughter who was born in the United States. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

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House Republican Minority Whip Steve Scalise is shown in this undated file photo. (Associated Press) **FILE**

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"I totally get the point that Congress has the power of the purse, but Congress is not disabled from making an enforceable promise to open the purse in the future on specified terms," attorney Paul Clement said. (Associated press)