Americans watch as a reported U.S.-Iran deal aims to end a war and reopen vital economic hubs, while critics question big oil’s role in global sports. Meanwhile, new water rules in New Mexico, a vetoed paid leave bill in Nevada, and missed benefits for seniors in Wyoming illustrate the complex issues being debated across the country.

This Thanksgiving, many Americans aren’t truly off the clock. Without a federal paid leave policy, countless caregivers spend the holidays juggling medical appointments and family needs, exposing the systemic crisis behind America’s unpaid labor.