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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.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.
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.
Rep. Jamie Raskin said he hopes a recent White House-related shooting will become a turning point in the fight over DHS funding.
Why it matters: Rep. Jamie Raskin said he hopes a recent White House-related shooting will become a turning point in the fight over DHS funding.
Houston police fired Officer Ashley Gonzalez after a racist social media rant drew public outrage.
Why it matters: Houston police fired Officer Ashley Gonzalez after a racist social media rant drew public outrage.
A viral X post falsely claimed San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins threatened to arrest Hasan Piker.
Why it matters: A viral X post falsely claimed San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins threatened to arrest Hasan Piker.
Some Planned Parenthood clinics are adding Botox and other cosmetic services after federal Medicaid cuts squeezed their budgets.
Why it matters: Some Planned Parenthood clinics are adding Botox and other cosmetic services after federal Medicaid cuts squeezed their budgets.
The Justice Department wants a new rule that could let it step into state bar investigations of its own lawyers.
Why it matters: 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.
Why it matters: ICE is planning a detention facility for children and families on one of the nation’s most PFAS-contaminated sites in Louisiana.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is calling for a pardon for a Special Forces soldier accused of betting on his own mission to help capture Nicolás Maduro.
Why it matters: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is calling for a pardon for a Special Forces soldier accused of betting on his own mission to help capture Nicolás Maduro.
Arizona has sued to block a proposed ICE detention facility near a site with chemical hazards.
Why it matters: Arizona has sued to block a proposed ICE detention facility near a site with chemical hazards.
Five U.S. lawmakers have died in just 14 months, and the losses are fueling a new fight over age limits in Congress.
Why it matters: Five U.S. lawmakers have died in just 14 months, and the losses are fueling a new fight over age limits in Congress.
A defiant House Republican says Speaker Mike Johnson told him not to resign after the ousters of Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales.
Why it matters: A defiant House Republican says Speaker Mike Johnson told him not to resign after the ousters of Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales.
The Justice Department has announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its investigations into extremist groups.
Why it matters: The Justice Department has announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its investigations into extremist groups.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent a budget hearing defending his vaccine stance while lawmakers pressed him on the worst measles outbreak in decades.
Why it matters: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent a budget hearing defending his vaccine stance while lawmakers pressed him on the worst measles outbreak in decades.
Across Virginia, Illinois, and Florida, the latest fights are not just about politicians or headlines; they are about who gets to set the rules.
Why it matters: Across Virginia, Illinois, and Florida, the latest fights are not just about politicians or headlines; they are about who gets to set the rules.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brushed off Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester’s questions about the federal measles response.
Why it matters: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brushed off Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester’s questions about the federal measles response.
Mexico’s president says the federal government was not told that CIA officers were involved in a drug raid in Chihuahua.
Why it matters: Mexico’s president says the federal government was not told that CIA officers were involved in a drug raid in Chihuahua.
The Justice Department has accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of fraud, and the center is calling it a political attack.
Why it matters: The Justice Department has accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of fraud, and the center is calling it a political attack.
New York City leaders are backing away from a codified antisemitism definition, and that is already affecting how police and city agencies handle complaints.
Why it matters: 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 U.S. Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Why it matters: The U.S. Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a wrongful death case tied to Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-era nursing home policy.
Why it matters: 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.
Why it matters: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning from Congress, creating a vacancy in the House.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is under pressure to let the United Cajun Navy join the search for Nancy Guthrie.
Why it matters: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is under pressure to let the United Cajun Navy join the search for Nancy Guthrie.
Trump’s energy secretary says gas prices may not fall back under $3 a gallon until 2027.
Why it matters: Trump’s energy secretary says gas prices may not fall back under $3 a gallon until 2027.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly compared journalists to the Pharisees and called the press unpatriotic.
Why it matters: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly compared journalists to the Pharisees and called the press unpatriotic.
The IRS is in talks to settle Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged leak of his tax records.
Why it matters: 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.
Why it matters: An ICE agent has been charged with assault after an incident in Minnesota.
Donald Trump is expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA again after ousting him nearly a year ago.
Why it matters: Donald Trump is expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA again after ousting him nearly a year ago.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is getting hit with backlash over a social media post tied to a missing-person case.
Why it matters: The Pima County Sheriff's Department is getting hit with backlash over a social media post tied to a missing-person case.
A lead prosecutor has been removed from the federal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress.
Why it matters: A lead prosecutor has been removed from the federal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress.
Congress temporarily extended a controversial surveillance power under FISA.
Why it matters: Congress temporarily extended a controversial surveillance power under FISA.
House Democrats are weighing contempt action after Pam Bondi defied a subpoena tied to the Epstein files.
Why it matters: 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.
Why it matters: The NYPD has opened an internal investigation after video showed officers punching and kicking a man during an arrest.
An ICE agent in Minnesota has been accused of felony assault after allegedly pointing a gun at motorists.
Why it matters: An ICE agent in Minnesota has been accused of felony assault after allegedly pointing a gun at motorists.
California says newly unsealed records show Amazon pressured independent sellers to raise prices on rival sites.
Why it matters: California says newly unsealed records show Amazon pressured independent sellers to raise prices on rival sites.
The IMF says it is restoring formal relations with Venezuela after years of suspended contact.
Why it matters: The IMF says it is restoring formal relations with Venezuela after years of suspended contact.
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.
Why it matters: 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.
A Manhattan jury found that Live Nation acted like an illegal monopoly and overcharged concertgoers.
Why it matters: A Manhattan jury found that Live Nation acted like an illegal monopoly and overcharged concertgoers.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after criticizing his immigration opinion.
Why it matters: Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after criticizing his immigration opinion.
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Minnesota officials say the federal government is blocking a real investigation into deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis.
Why it matters: 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.
Why it matters: U.S. troops say the Kuwait post was known to be a target before the Iranian drone strike killed and wounded service members.
ICE officers shot a man multiple times, and the two sides are already telling very different stories about why it happened.
Why it matters: ICE officers shot a man multiple times, and the two sides are already telling very different stories about why it happened.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending protected status for Ethiopians.
Why it matters: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending protected status for Ethiopians.
GM is recalling more than 270,000 vehicles in the U.S. because some rearview cameras can go blank or show a distorted image.
Why it matters: GM is recalling more than 270,000 vehicles in the U.S. because some rearview cameras can go blank or show a distorted image.
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Why it matters: The murder case tied to Charlotte’s light rail is now stalled because the suspect has been ruled incompetent to stand trial.
Trump is using the Iran talks to back opponents into a corner with threats of strikes.
Why it matters: Trump is using the Iran talks to back opponents into a corner with threats of strikes.
Democrats are pressing Trump’s cabinet to remove him while Republicans look the other way.
Why it matters: Democrats are pressing Trump’s cabinet to remove him while Republicans look the other way.
Donald Trump’s threat to Iran set off a warning from retired military officers that the president may have crossed into unlawful war talk.
Why it matters: Donald Trump’s threat to Iran set off a warning from retired military officers that the president may have crossed into unlawful war talk.
Four astronauts aboard Orion just crossed farther from Earth than any humans in history.
Why it matters: Four astronauts aboard Orion just crossed farther from Earth than any humans in history.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are going farther from Earth than any humans in history.
Why it matters: NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are going farther from Earth than any humans in history.
Eric Swalwell is under fresh scrutiny after House filings showed multiple Qatar-sponsored trips to Doha over several years.
Why it matters: Eric Swalwell is under fresh scrutiny after House filings showed multiple Qatar-sponsored trips to Doha over several years.
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Why it matters: 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 City of Seattle is seeking a new trial and planning an appeal after a jury awarded $30 million in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a 2020 shooting during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.
Why it matters: The City of Seattle is seeking a new trial and planning an appeal after a jury awarded $30 million in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a 2020 shooting during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.
The Idaho legislature passed a bill on Monday that requires child care providers, health care providers, and educational institutions to out trans kids to their parents if they express any desire to act in a way perceived as discordant with their sex assigned at birth.
Why it matters: The Idaho legislature passed a bill on Monday that requires child care providers, health care providers, and educational institutions to out trans kids to their parents if they express any desire to act in a way perceived as discordant with their sex assigned at birth.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have renamed the Loop 202 freeway in the East Valley after slain MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk.
Why it matters: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have renamed the Loop 202 freeway in the East Valley after slain MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk.
An aide for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, a New York City council member, and a retired NYPD sergeant are all tied to a federal bribery investigation involving migrant shelter contracts, according to the Associated Press.
Why it matters: An aide for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, a New York City council member, and a retired NYPD sergeant are all tied to a federal bribery investigation involving migrant shelter contracts, according to the Associated Press.
Duval County Public Schools is rolling out new technology to crack down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses — and the fines start at $225.
Why it matters: Duval County Public Schools is rolling out new technology to crack down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses — and the fines start at $225.
Twenty Democrat-run states are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over a new policy that prohibits all grant recipients from using taxpayer funds to promote gender ideology, benefit illegal immigrants or on programs that deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities or permit male competitive participation in women’s sports.
Why it matters: Twenty Democrat-run states are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over a new policy that prohibits all grant recipients from using taxpayer funds to promote gender ideology, benefit illegal immigrants or on programs that deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities or permit male competitive participation in women’s sports.
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.
Why it matters: 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.
With the federal government largely stepping back from antitrust enforcement, who’s picking up the slack? California Attorney General Rob Bonta makes the case that state attorneys general are filling the void, and he’s got the caseload to prove it.
Why it matters: With the federal government largely stepping back from antitrust enforcement, who’s picking up the slack? California Attorney General Rob Bonta makes the case that state attorneys general are filling the void, and he’s got the caseload to prove it.
A bribery investigation in New York has led to arrests and scrutiny of people tied to city shelter contracts, the City Council, and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.
Why it matters: A bribery investigation in New York has led to arrests and scrutiny of people tied to city shelter contracts, the City Council, and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.
A South African politician says Western countries are trying to dodge responsibility for slavery by opposing a UN resolution.
Why it matters: A South African politician says Western countries are trying to dodge responsibility for slavery by opposing a UN resolution.
A Lexington 1 school board vice chair has resigned after her husband’s arrest.
Why it matters: A Lexington 1 school board vice chair has resigned after her husband’s arrest.
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.
Why it matters: 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.
New Jersey school leaders are debating weak test results and a new push to change how kids learn reading.
Why it matters: New Jersey school leaders are debating weak test results and a new push to change how kids learn reading.
Eric Swalwell is pushing back hard against a revived story about his past ties to an accused Chinese spy.
Why it matters: Eric Swalwell is pushing back hard against a revived story about his past ties to an accused Chinese spy.
An Illinois father is blaming Gov. JB Pritzker’s sanctuary policies for his daughter’s death. The case has turned a personal tragedy into a fight over how state rules shape public safety and accountability.
Why it matters: An Illinois father is blaming Gov. JB Pritzker’s sanctuary policies for his daughter’s death. The case has turned a personal tragedy into a fight over how state rules shape public safety and accountability.
Florida — Democrats pulled off another upset in Florida, winning a normally very Republican state Senate district in West Tampa. Navy veteran and electrical workers union leader Brian Nathan was declared the winner Monday of a special election in Senate district 14 by the Associated Press.
Why it matters: Florida — Democrats pulled off another upset in Florida, winning a normally very Republican state Senate district in West Tampa. Navy veteran and electrical workers union leader Brian Nathan was declared the winner Monday of a special election in Senate district 14 by the Associated Press.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says seizing more than 600,000 ballots was just “normal law enforcement.” That claim lands in the middle of a live fight over who gets to touch, control, and question ballots in California.
Why it matters: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says seizing more than 600,000 ballots was just “normal law enforcement.” That claim lands in the middle of a live fight over who gets to touch, control, and question ballots in California.
Virginia’s new state superintendent, Jenna Conway, got a warm bipartisan welcome at her first Board of Education meeting.
Why it matters: Virginia’s new state superintendent, Jenna Conway, got a warm bipartisan welcome at her first Board of Education meeting.
Louisiana parish headlines mixed school hiring notices with veteran events and community gatherings.
Why it matters: Louisiana parish headlines mixed school hiring notices with veteran events and community gatherings.
The House Ethics Committee says Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida committed numerous House rule violations.
Why it matters: The House Ethics Committee says Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida committed numerous House rule violations.
A federal case in North Carolina puts the Wake County Board of Education under legal pressure.
Why it matters: A federal case in North Carolina puts the Wake County Board of Education under legal pressure.
Governor Gavin Newsom is strengthening California rules to bar state officials from insider betting.
Why it matters: Governor Gavin Newsom is strengthening California rules to bar state officials from insider betting.
Trump’s Justice Department says the cabinet is already bracing for investigations if Democrats win in 2028.
Why it matters: Trump’s Justice Department says the cabinet is already bracing for investigations if Democrats win in 2028.
Vice President JD Vance opened the first meeting of a new federal anti-fraud task force aimed at benefit programs.
Why it matters: Vice President JD Vance opened the first meeting of a new federal anti-fraud task force aimed at benefit programs.
A top Justice Department official said Trump’s team is worried about future investigations if Democrats regain power.
Why it matters: A top Justice Department official said Trump’s team is worried about future investigations if Democrats regain power.
Downtown Cincinnati was hit by fights, arrests, and police pushback after Opening Day celebrations.
Why it matters: Downtown Cincinnati was hit by fights, arrests, and police pushback after Opening Day celebrations.
A former Los Angeles Unified School District employee and a vendor are accused of steering $22 million in public contracts into a kickback scheme.
Why it matters: A former Los Angeles Unified School District employee and a vendor are accused of steering $22 million in public contracts into a kickback scheme.
The Kansas City, Kansas school board is facing fresh questions about curriculum expectations and basic communication.
Why it matters: The Kansas City, Kansas school board is facing fresh questions about curriculum expectations and basic communication.
West Des Moines schools have opened the process to fill a vacant school board seat after one member resigned to join the city council.
Why it matters: West Des Moines schools have opened the process to fill a vacant school board seat after one member resigned to join the city council.
A federal housing official has asked the Justice Department to criminally investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Why it matters: A federal housing official has asked the Justice Department to criminally investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Congress keeps running up America’s debt while pretending the problem is someone else’s fault.
Why it matters: Congress keeps running up America’s debt while pretending the problem is someone else’s fault.
Ralph Nader says Trump’s rule left behind a growing mix of economic damage, political chaos, and war risk.
Why it matters: Ralph Nader says Trump’s rule left behind a growing mix of economic damage, political chaos, and war risk.
Two juries in New Mexico and California just handed Meta major losses over how its apps treat kids.
Why it matters: Two juries in New Mexico and California just handed Meta major losses over how its apps treat kids.
Durham police and prosecutors are again being accused of abusing their power in the Duke lacrosse case.
Why it matters: Durham police and prosecutors are again being accused of abusing their power in the Duke lacrosse case.
Two Republican-backed bills to curb automatic school tax increases in Delaware were stalled in committee.
Why it matters: Two Republican-backed bills to curb automatic school tax increases in Delaware were stalled in committee.
Sen. John Kennedy publicly blasted a Louisiana sheriff over his past sanctuary-city comments.
Why it matters: Sen. John Kennedy publicly blasted a Louisiana sheriff over his past sanctuary-city comments.
Chicago’s sanctuary policy is being blamed for failing to stop a man now charged in Sheridan Gorman’s killing.
Why it matters: Chicago’s sanctuary policy is being blamed for failing to stop a man now charged in Sheridan Gorman’s killing.
In a recent segment, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the quintessential avatar of Hollywood’s detached elite, demonstrated exactly why “flyover country” has tuned him out. Kimmel mocked President Donald Trump’s selection of Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, sneering at Mullin’s background as a business owner and tradesman.
Why it matters: In a recent segment, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the quintessential avatar of Hollywood’s detached elite, demonstrated exactly why “flyover country” has tuned him out. Kimmel mocked President Donald Trump’s selection of Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, sneering at Mullin’s background as a business owner and tradesman.
The Government Accountability Office reviewed PCORI’s fiscal year 2025 financial statement audit and found no significant problems.
Why it matters: The Government Accountability Office reviewed PCORI’s fiscal year 2025 financial statement audit and found no significant problems.
U.S. banking agencies joined an international climate-risk network, then withdrew from it.
Why it matters: U.S. banking agencies joined an international climate-risk network, then withdrew from it.
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education has been found to have violated Maryland’s Open Meetings Act during redistricting talks.
Why it matters: The Anne Arundel County Board of Education has been found to have violated Maryland’s Open Meetings Act during redistricting talks.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Sheridan Gorman’s killing may have been a gang initiation.
Why it matters: Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Sheridan Gorman’s killing may have been a gang initiation.
A Boston police officer has been charged with manslaughter after an on-duty shooting, and his lawyer is attacking the district attorney’s handling of the case.
Why it matters: A Boston police officer has been charged with manslaughter after an on-duty shooting, and his lawyer is attacking the district attorney’s handling of the case.
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could change how election-day deadlines work in federal races.
Why it matters: The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could change how election-day deadlines work in federal races.
Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping bill to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, and send the measure to the governor.
Why it matters: Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping bill to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, and send the measure to the governor.
Eversource has sold Aquarion for $2.4 billion, and Connecticut officials are warning the deal could drive up water bills.
Why it matters: Eversource has sold Aquarion for $2.4 billion, and Connecticut officials are warning the deal could drive up water bills.
Donald Trump attacked Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch after they joined a ruling he did not like.
Why it matters: Donald Trump attacked Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch after they joined a ruling he did not like.
Jesse Ventura attacked Donald Trump over military service and urged Barron Trump to enlist.
Why it matters: Jesse Ventura attacked Donald Trump over military service and urged Barron Trump to enlist.
The United States joined Israel and Argentina in voting against UN language that recognized the trans-Atlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity.
Why it matters: The United States joined Israel and Argentina in voting against UN language that recognized the trans-Atlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity.
Trump claimed Iran proposed making him Supreme Leader, but the story has no verified civic core.
Why it matters: Trump claimed Iran proposed making him Supreme Leader, but the story has no verified civic core.
Philadelphia’s district attorney is threatening to arrest ICE agents working at the city airport.
Why it matters: Philadelphia’s district attorney is threatening to arrest ICE agents working at the city airport.
A Fox News report says House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed Democratic sanctuary policies for the alleged murder of a college student in Illinois.
Why it matters: A Fox News report says House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed Democratic sanctuary policies for the alleged murder of a college student in Illinois.
Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing major changes to the state schools chief and Board of Education.
Why it matters: Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing major changes to the state schools chief and Board of Education.
Rep. Thomas Massie says the Justice Department has not done enough to deliver justice in the Epstein case.
Why it matters: Rep. Thomas Massie says the Justice Department has not done enough to deliver justice in the Epstein case.
The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on Social Security’s long-term solvency, and the issue barely made a ripple in the news cycle.
Why it matters: The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on Social Security’s long-term solvency, and the issue barely made a ripple in the news cycle.
A federal judge in Texas dismissed X’s lawsuit against advertisers it accused of organizing a boycott.
Why it matters: A federal judge in Texas dismissed X’s lawsuit against advertisers it accused of organizing a boycott.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a bill that would keep public notices tied to print newspapers instead of moving them fully online.
Why it matters: Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a bill that would keep public notices tied to print newspapers instead of moving them fully online.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred again for criminal prosecution over alleged housing record misconduct.
Why it matters: New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred again for criminal prosecution over alleged housing record misconduct.
Los Angeles Unified School District is facing accusations that it quietly funded programs reserved for Black students only.
Why it matters: Los Angeles Unified School District is facing accusations that it quietly funded programs reserved for Black students only.
ICE’s plan to turn a vacant Durant warehouse into a detention center ran into a wall when the Choctaw Nation bought the property first.
Why it matters: ICE’s plan to turn a vacant Durant warehouse into a detention center ran into a wall when the Choctaw Nation bought the property first.
The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of sexual assault and intimidation in women’s prisons in California and Maine.
Why it matters: The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of sexual assault and intimidation in women’s prisons in California and Maine.
Trump’s deputy attorney general publicly bragged about cleaning out the DOJ and FBI and demanding loyalty to the president.
Why it matters: Trump’s deputy attorney general publicly bragged about cleaning out the DOJ and FBI and demanding loyalty to the president.
A Chicago Democratic leader is attacking his own party and Gov. J.B. Pritzker over Illinois immigration enforcement.
Why it matters: A Chicago Democratic leader is attacking his own party and Gov. J.B. Pritzker over Illinois immigration enforcement.
The Justice Department has moved to strip citizenship from people it says gained it through fraud.
Why it matters: The Justice Department has moved to strip citizenship from people it says gained it through fraud.
César Chávez Day observances have been renamed, postponed, or canceled in several states after sexual abuse allegations surfaced.
Why it matters: César Chávez Day observances have been renamed, postponed, or canceled in several states after sexual abuse allegations surfaced.
A former Miami-Dade School Board vice chair is set to go on trial over claims she used district funds for personal expenses.
Why it matters: A former Miami-Dade School Board vice chair is set to go on trial over claims she used district funds for personal expenses.
A former Trump immigration official clashed on CNN over whether ICE could be used near polling places.
Why it matters: A former Trump immigration official clashed on CNN over whether ICE could be used near polling places.
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of court in a family legal dispute.
Why it matters: Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of court in a family legal dispute.
The new Department of Homeland Security secretary is under scrutiny after a resurfaced video showed him bragging about hitting his children.
Why it matters: The new Department of Homeland Security secretary is under scrutiny after a resurfaced video showed him bragging about hitting his children.
Delta has suspended specialty services for members of Congress as the DHS shutdown drags on.
Why it matters: Delta has suspended specialty services for members of Congress as the DHS shutdown drags on.
Bill Kristol is urging Trump’s critics to turn the president’s Iran retreat into a political defeat for his team.
Why it matters: Bill Kristol is urging Trump’s critics to turn the president’s Iran retreat into a political defeat for his team.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis has been confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026.
Why it matters: Sen. Cynthia Lummis has been confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026.
The Pentagon is removing media offices after a federal judge blocked new limits on press access.
Why it matters: The Pentagon is removing media offices after a federal judge blocked new limits on press access.
U.S. officials are pushing back on claims that distracted air traffic controllers helped cause the deadly LaGuardia crash.
Why it matters: U.S. officials are pushing back on claims that distracted air traffic controllers helped cause the deadly LaGuardia crash.
San Diego County sheriff’s officials failed to investigate at least seven reported sexual assaults at an ICE detention center in California.
Why it matters: San Diego County sheriff’s officials failed to investigate at least seven reported sexual assaults at an ICE detention center in California.
Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million after a New Mexico jury found the company violated state law in a case brought by the attorney general.
Why it matters: Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million after a New Mexico jury found the company violated state law in a case brought by the attorney general.
Ted Cruz used a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to argue that Republicans once stood up for the rule of law, even as his own record tells a different story.
Why it matters: Ted Cruz used a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to argue that Republicans once stood up for the rule of law, even as his own record tells a different story.
The U.S. is using financial power to keep Cuba under pressure while blaming Cuba’s broken economy for the damage.
Why it matters: The U.S. is using financial power to keep Cuba under pressure while blaming Cuba’s broken economy for the damage.
A LaGuardia air traffic controller admitted he made a mistake before a plane collided with a fire truck on the tarmac.
Why it matters: A LaGuardia air traffic controller admitted he made a mistake before a plane collided with a fire truck on the tarmac.
Federal judges are publicly warning about death threats and intimidation while legal ethics battles keep widening.
Why it matters: Federal judges are publicly warning about death threats and intimidation while legal ethics battles keep widening.
Florida Democrats are moving to impeach Attorney General Pam Bondi after she reportedly refused to honor a subpoena tied to the Epstein files.
Why it matters: Florida Democrats are moving to impeach Attorney General Pam Bondi after she reportedly refused to honor a subpoena tied to the Epstein files.
President Trump threatened to send ICE agents to airports if Democrats do not agree to end the DHS shutdown.
Why it matters: President Trump threatened to send ICE agents to airports if Democrats do not agree to end the DHS shutdown.
Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected Donald Trump’s demand to rename Penn Station after him, saying it would happen “over my dead body.”
Why it matters: Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected Donald Trump’s demand to rename Penn Station after him, saying it would happen “over my dead body.”
President Trump said he would send ICE agents to airports unless Democrats agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Why it matters: President Trump said he would send ICE agents to airports unless Democrats agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
This story is about a school employee being recognized for student leadership work, not a civic power fight.
Why it matters: This story is about a school employee being recognized for student leadership work, not a civic power fight.
Mark Robinson has now admitted to a porn obsession he denied while campaigning for governor in North Carolina.
Why it matters: Mark Robinson has now admitted to a porn obsession he denied while campaigning for governor in North Carolina.
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director and special counsel in the Trump-Russia investigation, has died at 81.
Why it matters: Robert Mueller, the former FBI director and special counsel in the Trump-Russia investigation, has died at 81.
Afroman won a legal fight tied to an Ohio sheriff’s raid on his home, and the case is now feeding a bigger argument about police accountability.
Why it matters: Afroman won a legal fight tied to an Ohio sheriff’s raid on his home, and the case is now feeding a bigger argument about police accountability.
James Comey has been subpoenaed in a federal investigation tied to claims of a “grand conspiracy” against President Trump.
Why it matters: James Comey has been subpoenaed in a federal investigation tied to claims of a “grand conspiracy” against President Trump.
This story is mostly a fight over Cesar Chavez’s legacy, not a clear government action.
Why it matters: This story is mostly a fight over Cesar Chavez’s legacy, not a clear government action.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked to leave a Little Rock restaurant.
Why it matters: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked to leave a Little Rock restaurant.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s advisory board is asking Alaska to redo the superintendent hiring process.
Why it matters: Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s advisory board is asking Alaska to redo the superintendent hiring process.
Animal activists in Wisconsin are pushing to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms after years of complaints about how the dogs were treated.
Why it matters: Animal activists in Wisconsin are pushing to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms after years of complaints about how the dogs were treated.
The Coachella Valley Unified School District is drawing heat after laying off teachers while board members approved raises and records showed heavy spending on trips and other extras.
Why it matters: The Coachella Valley Unified School District is drawing heat after laying off teachers while board members approved raises and records showed heavy spending on trips and other extras.
The Chicago Board of Education voted to revoke the charter for ASPIRA Charter Schools Network.
Why it matters: The Chicago Board of Education voted to revoke the charter for ASPIRA Charter Schools Network.
A former Oregon high school principal has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Why it matters: A former Oregon high school principal has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Denver’s school board is considering whether to revisit a district holiday named for César Chávez after new abuse allegations against the civil rights leader.
Why it matters: Denver’s school board is considering whether to revisit a district holiday named for César Chávez after new abuse allegations against the civil rights leader.
Trump is signaling a bigger war effort while Congress faces a possible $200 billion funding demand.
Why it matters: Trump is signaling a bigger war effort while Congress faces a possible $200 billion funding demand.
A technical error at the IRS is obscuring $51 million in campaign contributions tied to state election groups.
Why it matters: A technical error at the IRS is obscuring $51 million in campaign contributions tied to state election groups.
Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to weaken parts of New York’s climate law by delaying rules and changing how emissions are counted.
Why it matters: Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to weaken parts of New York’s climate law by delaying rules and changing how emissions are counted.
The Trump administration is under fire after more than 100 asylum seekers were wrongly deported in violation of a court-approved settlement.
Why it matters: The Trump administration is under fire after more than 100 asylum seekers were wrongly deported in violation of a court-approved settlement.
A Little Rock restaurant’s clash with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has spilled into a public political fight.
Why it matters: A Little Rock restaurant’s clash with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has spilled into a public political fight.
Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing Democrats to consider criminal prosecutions of Trump officials if they win back the White House.
Why it matters: Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing Democrats to consider criminal prosecutions of Trump officials if they win back the White House.
A 19-year-old Mexican teen died in ICE custody, and Mexico’s president is demanding a full investigation.
Why it matters: A 19-year-old Mexican teen died in ICE custody, and Mexico’s president is demanding a full investigation.
Whitefish School District has dropped its superintendent search after negotiations with its chosen candidate broke down.
Why it matters: Whitefish School District has dropped its superintendent search after negotiations with its chosen candidate broke down.
The Justice Department has sued Harvard, saying the university failed to protect students from discrimination tied to the post-October 7 fallout.
Why it matters: The Justice Department has sued Harvard, saying the university failed to protect students from discrimination tied to the post-October 7 fallout.
Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a key House vote on FISA reauthorization as Republican resistance grows over warrantless surveillance powers.
Why it matters: Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a key House vote on FISA reauthorization as Republican resistance grows over warrantless surveillance powers.
A federal case involving the Collier County School Board puts local education governance in Florida under the spotlight.
Why it matters: A federal case involving the Collier County School Board puts local education governance in Florida under the spotlight.
A federal case involving the Bowling Green Independent Schools board puts Kentucky school governance in focus.
Why it matters: A federal case involving the Bowling Green Independent Schools board puts Kentucky school governance in focus.
South Carolina officials squandered more than $20 million in taxpayer money, and the state still has not shown real accountability.
Why it matters: South Carolina officials squandered more than $20 million in taxpayer money, and the state still has not shown real accountability.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh about possible ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Why it matters: Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh about possible ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Justice Department has subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey over his role in the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference.
Why it matters: The Justice Department has subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey over his role in the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference.
Rockaway Township’s school board is weighing budget, security upgrades, and AI policy at the same time.
Why it matters: Rockaway Township’s school board is weighing budget, security upgrades, and AI policy at the same time.
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Mississippi’s State Board of Education approved an updated strategic plan that will guide state education priorities.
Why it matters: Mississippi’s State Board of Education approved an updated strategic plan that will guide state education priorities.
