Erosion of norms, ethics, and democratic guardrails.
Focus: Coverage in this lane tracks norm erosion, ethics violations, democratic backsliding.
A House ethics panel says Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations.
Why it matters: The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
A House ethics panel says Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
Senator Ed Markey's investigation into autonomous vehicles reveals troubling safety and transparency issues. This matters now as the reliance on remote assistance in self-driving cars remains undisclosed by major companies, raising regulatory concerns.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
Macquline King has been appointed as the permanent CEO of Chicago Public Schools amid a looming budget deficit.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
Riverside County issued three encroachment permits for 500+ Flock surveillance cameras to the wrong permittee and based on incomplete applications. Then it let them lapse for over a year. Bianco and Flock continued to operate them.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
Pat Ryan explodes at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a fiery congressional hearing over the Iran war, accusing him of ignoring intelligence and putting American troops at risk.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 following Supreme Court ruling, other races will go on scheduled Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend the House primaries for the upcoming elections on May 16 in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's Congressional map.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
has run out of emergency funds to pay the Coast Guard, including active duty military, and to pay its bills.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
Houston police fired Officer Ashley Gonzalez after a racist social media rant drew public outrage.
Houston police fired Officer Ashley Gonzalez after a racist social media rant drew public outrage.
The Justice Department wants a new rule that could let it step into state bar investigations of its own lawyers.
The Justice Department wants a new rule that could let it step into state bar investigations of its own lawyers.
ICE is planning a detention facility for children and families on one of the nation’s most PFAS-contaminated sites in Louisiana.
ICE is planning a detention facility for children and families on one of the nation’s most PFAS-contaminated sites in Louisiana.
Texas health officials say Camp Mystic may not be allowed to reopen unless it fixes serious safety problems first.
Texas health officials say Camp Mystic may not be allowed to reopen unless it fixes serious safety problems first.
Five U.S. lawmakers have died in just 14 months, and the losses are fueling a new fight over age limits in Congress.
Five U.S. lawmakers have died in just 14 months, and the losses are fueling a new fight over age limits in Congress.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent a budget hearing defending his vaccine stance while lawmakers pressed him on the worst measles outbreak in decades.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent a budget hearing defending his vaccine stance while lawmakers pressed him on the worst measles outbreak in decades.
The FDA is considering easing limits on peptide use.
The FDA is considering easing limits on peptide use.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brushed off Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester’s questions about the federal measles response.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brushed off Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester’s questions about the federal measles response.
The Justice Department has opened a civil rights review of how the University of Washington handled antisemitism on campus.
The Justice Department has opened a civil rights review of how the University of Washington handled antisemitism on campus.
New York City leaders are backing away from a codified antisemitism definition, and that is already affecting how police and city agencies handle complaints.
New York City leaders are backing away from a codified antisemitism definition, and that is already affecting how police and city agencies handle complaints.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a wrongful death case tied to Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-era nursing home policy.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a wrongful death case tied to Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-era nursing home policy.
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning from Congress, creating a vacancy in the House.
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning from Congress, creating a vacancy in the House.
The IRS is in talks to settle Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged leak of his tax records.
The IRS is in talks to settle Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged leak of his tax records.
An ICE agent has been charged with assault after an incident in Minnesota.
An ICE agent has been charged with assault after an incident in Minnesota.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is getting hit with backlash over a social media post tied to a missing-person case.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is getting hit with backlash over a social media post tied to a missing-person case.
A UPS cargo jet had to abort its landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport after another aircraft moved onto the runway without authorization.
A UPS cargo jet had to abort its landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport after another aircraft moved onto the runway without authorization.
A Kansas family has filed a federal wrongful-death lawsuit after investigators said a sheriff’s deputy kept a knee on Charles Adair’s back for more than a minute until he died.
A Kansas family has filed a federal wrongful-death lawsuit after investigators said a sheriff’s deputy kept a knee on Charles Adair’s back for more than a minute until he died.
House Democrats are weighing contempt action after Pam Bondi defied a subpoena tied to the Epstein files.
House Democrats are weighing contempt action after Pam Bondi defied a subpoena tied to the Epstein files.
The NYPD has opened an internal investigation after video showed officers punching and kicking a man during an arrest.
The NYPD has opened an internal investigation after video showed officers punching and kicking a man during an arrest.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his record and Trump’s proposed budget cuts in a House hearing on Wednesday.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his record and Trump’s proposed budget cuts in a House hearing on Wednesday.
An ICE agent in Minnesota has been accused of felony assault after allegedly pointing a gun at motorists.
An ICE agent in Minnesota has been accused of felony assault after allegedly pointing a gun at motorists.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed at a heated House budget hearing over vaccine policy, public health decisions, and funding cuts.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed at a heated House budget hearing over vaccine policy, public health decisions, and funding cuts.
The Senate voted down a War Powers Resolution for the fourth time this year, keeping U.S. military action in Iran alive without new congressional approval.
The Senate voted down a War Powers Resolution for the fourth time this year, keeping U.S. military action in Iran alive without new congressional approval.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after criticizing his immigration opinion.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after criticizing his immigration opinion.
An 86-year-old French woman is being held by ICE in Louisiana after moving to the United States to reunite with a long-lost love.
An 86-year-old French woman is being held by ICE in Louisiana after moving to the United States to reunite with a long-lost love.
Epstein survivors are pushing back on a fresh round of pressure that puts the burden back on them instead of on the officials holding the files.
Epstein survivors are pushing back on a fresh round of pressure that puts the burden back on them instead of on the officials holding the files.
The FAA is turning to gamers because it cannot fill enough air traffic controller jobs the usual way.
The FAA is turning to gamers because it cannot fill enough air traffic controller jobs the usual way.
Measles is ripping through the U.S. again, and the country has already passed 1,600 cases this year.
Measles is ripping through the U.S. again, and the country has already passed 1,600 cases this year.
Minnesota officials say the federal government is blocking a real investigation into deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis.
Minnesota officials say the federal government is blocking a real investigation into deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis.
U.S. troops say the Kuwait post was known to be a target before the Iranian drone strike killed and wounded service members.
U.S. troops say the Kuwait post was known to be a target before the Iranian drone strike killed and wounded service members.
The U.S. Postal Service has stopped contributing to its pension plan because it says it is facing a cash crisis.
The U.S. Postal Service has stopped contributing to its pension plan because it says it is facing a cash crisis.
ICE officers shot a man multiple times, and the two sides are already telling very different stories about why it happened.
ICE officers shot a man multiple times, and the two sides are already telling very different stories about why it happened.
Pam Bondi will not testify before Congress next week on the Epstein files, and the Justice Department says her exit from office is the reason.
Pam Bondi will not testify before Congress next week on the Epstein files, and the Justice Department says her exit from office is the reason.
The murder case tied to Charlotte’s light rail is now stalled because the suspect has been ruled incompetent to stand trial.
The murder case tied to Charlotte’s light rail is now stalled because the suspect has been ruled incompetent to stand trial.
Artemis II is not just a trip around the Moon. It is a stress test for NASA, and for the public trust behind one of the country’s biggest science programs.
Artemis II is not just a trip around the Moon. It is a stress test for NASA, and for the public trust behind one of the country’s biggest science programs.
Quantum computing just got a lot less theoretical, and internet security looks more exposed than people thought.
Quantum computing just got a lot less theoretical, and internet security looks more exposed than people thought.
Four astronauts aboard Orion just crossed farther from Earth than any humans in history.
Four astronauts aboard Orion just crossed farther from Earth than any humans in history.
ICE detained Annie Ramos during a routine visit to a Louisiana Army base, and her husband says the couple was suddenly split apart.
ICE detained Annie Ramos during a routine visit to a Louisiana Army base, and her husband says the couple was suddenly split apart.
Australia’s human rights watchdog has opened an investigation into allegations that a New South Wales minister and his department discriminated against community groups.
Australia’s human rights watchdog has opened an investigation into allegations that a New South Wales minister and his department discriminated against community groups.
NASA’s Artemis II mission is now in its third day around the moon.
NASA’s Artemis II mission is now in its third day around the moon.
Fired former FBI agents filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing the bureau’s leadership of orchestrating politically motivated mass firings — and citing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s recent boast at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) as proof.
Fired former FBI agents filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing the bureau’s leadership of orchestrating politically motivated mass firings — and citing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s recent boast at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) as proof.
CNN anchor Kate Bolduan pressed Rep. Katherine Clark over whether Congress should still get paid during a shutdown that is hurting travelers and federal workers.
CNN anchor Kate Bolduan pressed Rep. Katherine Clark over whether Congress should still get paid during a shutdown that is hurting travelers and federal workers.
The Vallejo City Unified School District abruptly terminated its contract with an organization run by Eryck “Boomer” Bennett after becoming aware of a video where he shared intentions to proselytize to students and made disparaging remarks about the Vallejo community.
The Vallejo City Unified School District abruptly terminated its contract with an organization run by Eryck “Boomer” Bennett after becoming aware of a video where he shared intentions to proselytize to students and made disparaging remarks about the Vallejo community.
A Lexington 1 school board vice chair has resigned after her husband’s arrest.
A Lexington 1 school board vice chair has resigned after her husband’s arrest.
A Clayton County prosecutor admitted using artificial intelligence in court filings, and Georgia’s chief justice flagged the practice.
A Clayton County prosecutor admitted using artificial intelligence in court filings, and Georgia’s chief justice flagged the practice.
A Suffolk County judge’s decision to release a man accused of kidnapping a 4-year-old is now under fire from the district attorney.
A Suffolk County judge’s decision to release a man accused of kidnapping a 4-year-old is now under fire from the district attorney.
A ransomware attack has knocked the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana completely offline.
A ransomware attack has knocked the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana completely offline.
San Francisco police logged 700 drone flights last month, far above February’s total.
San Francisco police logged 700 drone flights last month, far above February’s total.
Durham police and prosecutors are again being accused of abusing their power in the Duke lacrosse case.
Durham police and prosecutors are again being accused of abusing their power in the Duke lacrosse case.
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education has been found to have violated Maryland’s Open Meetings Act during redistricting talks.
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education has been found to have violated Maryland’s Open Meetings Act during redistricting talks.
The Supreme Court’s latest decisions and upcoming arguments show how much federal power still runs through one court.
The Supreme Court’s latest decisions and upcoming arguments show how much federal power still runs through one court.
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of court in a family legal dispute.
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of court in a family legal dispute.
San Diego County sheriff’s officials failed to investigate at least seven reported sexual assaults at an ICE detention center in California.
San Diego County sheriff’s officials failed to investigate at least seven reported sexual assaults at an ICE detention center in California.
Federal judges are publicly warning about death threats and intimidation while legal ethics battles keep widening.
Federal judges are publicly warning about death threats and intimidation while legal ethics battles keep widening.
Juneau School District and its teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement after more than a year of talks.
Juneau School District and its teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement after more than a year of talks.
Chicago is staring at a budget gap of more than $1 billion, and the pressure is landing on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration.
Chicago is staring at a budget gap of more than $1 billion, and the pressure is landing on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration.
The Trump administration is under fire after more than 100 asylum seekers were wrongly deported in violation of a court-approved settlement.
The Trump administration is under fire after more than 100 asylum seekers were wrongly deported in violation of a court-approved settlement.
Whitefish School District has dropped its superintendent search after negotiations with its chosen candidate broke down.
Whitefish School District has dropped its superintendent search after negotiations with its chosen candidate broke down.
The Justice Department has subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey over his role in the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference.
The Justice Department has subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey over his role in the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference.
A Carterville coach is under investigation, and the school board has now discussed the matter in public. The case matters because it tests whether the district can respond clearly and protect students when misconduct allegations surface.
A Carterville coach is under investigation, and the school board has now discussed the matter in public. The case matters because it tests whether the district can respond clearly and protect students when misconduct allegations surface.
