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in Congress and a dysfunctional and cash-strapped national committee, suffers from a leadership vacuum.
Why it matters: in Congress and a dysfunctional and cash-strapped national committee, suffers from a leadership vacuum.
by the Senate “by law.” · From the outset, the administration has withheld information from Congress about the war in Iran, and Republican leaders for months refrained from conducting any oversight.
Why it matters: by the Senate “by law.” · From the outset, the administration has withheld information from Congress about the war in Iran, and Republican leaders for months refrained from conducting any oversight.
The Senate on Tuesday thwarted Democrats’ latest attempt to force President Trump to seek authorization for the war in Iran, with Republicans largely banding together behind the president amid skepticism about a...
Why it matters: The Senate on Tuesday thwarted Democrats’ latest attempt to force President Trump to seek authorization for the war in Iran, with Republicans largely banding together behind the president amid skepticism about a...
The core public risk is loss of meaningful oversight and predictability in foreign policy — citizens and allies face decisions made with limited congressional knowledge and potential for rapid reversal or escalation without clear legal authorization.
Why it matters: The core public risk is loss of meaningful oversight and predictability in foreign policy — citizens and allies face decisions made with limited congressional knowledge and potential for rapid reversal or escalation without clear legal authorization.
Intelligence Director: President... on Congress to pass a voter identification bill. Senate leaders had hoped to swiftly confirm Mr.
Why it matters: Intelligence Director: President... on Congress to pass a voter identification bill. Senate leaders had hoped to swiftly confirm Mr.
The Federal Reserve board voted Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged in its first decision since Kevin Warsh took over as chair. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Why it matters: The Federal Reserve board voted Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged in its first decision since Kevin Warsh took over as chair. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL, is up against Representative Barry Moore, who was endorsed by President Trump, in the Republican primary runoff. The Cook Political Report rates the Ala. Senate race...
Why it matters: Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL, is up against Representative Barry Moore, who was endorsed by President Trump, in the Republican primary runoff. The Cook Political Report rates the Ala. Senate race...
"We want to tell the American people what's in this deal," Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Mornings," adding that the public can expect to see the contents of the deal between Wednesday and Friday.
Why it matters: "We want to tell the American people what's in this deal," Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Mornings," adding that the public can expect to see the contents of the deal between Wednesday and Friday.
The Senate was set to begin the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Today. But President Trump is calling for a delay. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
Why it matters: The Senate was set to begin the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Today. But President Trump is calling for a delay. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
Rob Farmer for ProPublica Frank Ssekamwa says the United States presented his country with an impossible choice. If it accepted the terms of a new health agreement, Uganda would have to give the U.S.
Why it matters: Rob Farmer for ProPublica Frank Ssekamwa says the United States presented his country with an impossible choice. If it accepted the terms of a new health agreement, Uganda would have to give the U.S.
Document sent to Trump supporters and lawmakers lists Iran agreeing to never have nuclear weapon, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a supposed end to fighting in Lebanon The post White House talking points claim...
Why it matters: Document sent to Trump supporters and lawmakers lists Iran agreeing to never have nuclear weapon, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a supposed end to fighting in Lebanon The post White House talking points claim...
A new Washington Post report says President Trump's White House ballroom could cost $600 million, with half the cost borne by taxpayers.
Why it matters: A new Washington Post report says President Trump's White House ballroom could cost $600 million, with half the cost borne by taxpayers.
The Trump administration has made exporting American AI a key part of its plans for global AI dominance, but ad hoc policy decisions around the most advanced AI are threatening that effort.
Why it matters: The Trump administration has made exporting American AI a key part of its plans for global AI dominance, but ad hoc policy decisions around the most advanced AI are threatening that effort.
S everal countries can claim some credit for the tentative memorandum of understanding to end the war between Iran and the United States, which officials from both countries plan to sign later this week.
Why it matters: S everal countries can claim some credit for the tentative memorandum of understanding to end the war between Iran and the United States, which officials from both countries plan to sign later this week.
The US president says Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons, ‘which is what it was all about’. Plus, how AI could help botanists combat the extinction risk to rare plants Good morning.
Why it matters: The US president says Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons, ‘which is what it was all about’. Plus, how AI could help botanists combat the extinction risk to rare plants Good morning.
The US vice-president also said nuclear inspectors would return to Iran as part of the deal with Washington to end the war Full report: Trump declares deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders try to tie loose ends Hello and...
Why it matters: The US vice-president also said nuclear inspectors would return to Iran as part of the deal with Washington to end the war Full report: Trump declares deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders try to tie loose ends Hello and...
Republican lawmakers, wary of trusting the Iranians, say they still don't know exactly what's in the agreement; Democrats question what has changed from Obama-era pact The post Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism...
Why it matters: Republican lawmakers, wary of trusting the Iranians, say they still don't know exactly what's in the agreement; Democrats question what has changed from Obama-era pact The post Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in the nation's capital head to the polls on Tuesday to select party candidates for mayor and the district's delegate to Congress, an election taking place as Washington...
Why it matters: WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in the nation's capital head to the polls on Tuesday to select party candidates for mayor and the district's delegate to Congress, an election taking place as Washington...
Former state lawmaker Jim Marchant won the Republican nomination for Nevada secretary of state on Monday, bringing one of the state's most outspoken promoters of election conspiracy theories within...
Why it matters: Former state lawmaker Jim Marchant won the Republican nomination for Nevada secretary of state on Monday, bringing one of the state's most outspoken promoters of election conspiracy theories within...
Outspoken governor does not specify nature of the probe, but says Trump 'coming after me because I’m considering running for president'; DOJ declines to comment The post California Gov.
Why it matters: Outspoken governor does not specify nature of the probe, but says Trump 'coming after me because I’m considering running for president'; DOJ declines to comment The post California Gov.
The Senate is expected to hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, as soon as Wednesday.
Why it matters: The Senate is expected to hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, as soon as Wednesday.
President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)
Why it matters: President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)
The U.S.-Iran deal was signed electronically on Sunday by President Trump, Vice President Vance and Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, senior administration officials told reporters on Monday.
Why it matters: The U.S.-Iran deal was signed electronically on Sunday by President Trump, Vice President Vance and Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, senior administration officials told reporters on Monday.
Arizona's primary election is on July 21, and voters will decide candidates ahead of the November general election. Here's what voters should know.
Why it matters: Arizona's primary election is on July 21, and voters will decide candidates ahead of the November general election. Here's what voters should know.
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
Why it matters: President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
‘We will measure our success not only by the battles we win, but also... and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into – it's called peace through strength,’ the president says
Why it matters: ‘We will measure our success not only by the battles we win, but also... and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into – it's called peace through strength,’ the president says
AFL said it acquired the documents as part of its ongoing lawsuit related to former Attorney General Merrick Garland's October 4, 2021 memorandum that targeted concerned parents at school board...
Why it matters: AFL said it acquired the documents as part of its ongoing lawsuit related to former Attorney General Merrick Garland's October 4, 2021 memorandum that targeted concerned parents at school board...
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's order to remove some exhibits at national parks. One historic site targeted by that order faces an uncertain future. (Image credit: Adrian Florido)
Why it matters: A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's order to remove some exhibits at national parks. One historic site targeted by that order faces an uncertain future. (Image credit: Adrian Florido)
Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash, like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the industry can...
Why it matters: Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash, like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the industry can...
Demonstrations took off in Washington and across US as Trump throws first private, for-profit sporting event ever held on White House grounds Dozens of people stood across the entrance gates to the Ellipse, the park...
Why it matters: Demonstrations took off in Washington and across US as Trump throws first private, for-profit sporting event ever held on White House grounds Dozens of people stood across the entrance gates to the Ellipse, the park...
The U.S. and Iran declared an end to hostilities on Sunday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced, with an official signing ceremony expected on Friday and more detailed nuclear negotiations to follow.
Why it matters: The U.S. and Iran declared an end to hostilities on Sunday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced, with an official signing ceremony expected on Friday and more detailed nuclear negotiations to follow.
Senior technical Anthropic staff are in Washington to meet with White House officials to try to fix a dispute that has taken the company's top models offline, a source close to the company tells Axios.
Why it matters: Senior technical Anthropic staff are in Washington to meet with White House officials to try to fix a dispute that has taken the company's top models offline, a source close to the company tells Axios.
The Senate has been at an impasse over the president's controversial pick to serve as acting intelligence chief that resulted in the expiration of a key spy authority.
Why it matters: The Senate has been at an impasse over the president's controversial pick to serve as acting intelligence chief that resulted in the expiration of a key spy authority.
Timely ammunition supply affects military readiness, allied support, and fiscal choices; disputed facts reduce Congress’s ability to compel corrective spending or production shifts.
Why it matters: Timely ammunition supply affects military readiness, allied support, and fiscal choices; disputed facts reduce Congress’s ability to compel corrective spending or production shifts.
Alarm over the judgment and behaviour of the world’s most powerful man, and the consequent risks to the world, can only get worse The main Nuremberg trial ended, Winston Churchill warned of an iron curtain descending...
Why it matters: Alarm over the judgment and behaviour of the world’s most powerful man, and the consequent risks to the world, can only get worse The main Nuremberg trial ended, Winston Churchill warned of an iron curtain descending...
A Trump White House plan to give political appointees more power over federal grant money has sparked alarm among scientists, public health organizations, environmental groups, and others who fear...
Why it matters: A Trump White House plan to give political appointees more power over federal grant money has sparked alarm among scientists, public health organizations, environmental groups, and others who fear...
The outcome of ABC's legal battle with the Federal Communications Commission could set a landmark precedent around press freedom and the role businesses play in supporting American democracy.
Why it matters: The outcome of ABC's legal battle with the Federal Communications Commission could set a landmark precedent around press freedom and the role businesses play in supporting American democracy.
The White House is readying for a weekend of celebrations for President Trump's 80th birthday, including the UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday night. Meanwhile, uncertainty remains over progress on a peace deal with Iran.
Why it matters: The White House is readying for a weekend of celebrations for President Trump's 80th birthday, including the UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday night. Meanwhile, uncertainty remains over progress on a peace deal with Iran.
Two Republicans who voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton three years ago over allegations of bribery and abuse of office are on opposite sides of his Senate bid.
Why it matters: Two Republicans who voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton three years ago over allegations of bribery and abuse of office are on opposite sides of his Senate bid.
Trump canceled new Iran strikes and signaled that a peace deal could come soon, but Iran says it hasn't been finalized. And, the U.S. men's soccer team plays its first 2026 World Cup match today.
Why it matters: Trump canceled new Iran strikes and signaled that a peace deal could come soon, but Iran says it hasn't been finalized. And, the U.S. men's soccer team plays its first 2026 World Cup match today.
A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion
Why it matters: A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion
Hundreds of people gathered at a public hearing on Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee, to voice opposition to a proposed data center that would be built next to the Nashville Zoo. The zoo says it could harm their animals.
Why it matters: Hundreds of people gathered at a public hearing on Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee, to voice opposition to a proposed data center that would be built next to the Nashville Zoo. The zoo says it could harm their animals.
ICE has empty detention bed space and the average daily number of detainees has slid to 58,000, Axios has learned from two sources familiar with the data.
Why it matters: ICE has empty detention bed space and the average daily number of detainees has slid to 58,000, Axios has learned from two sources familiar with the data.
Jay Clayton, the former SEC chair, is President Trump's latest nominee for director of national intelligence.
Why it matters: Jay Clayton, the former SEC chair, is President Trump's latest nominee for director of national intelligence.
On Thursday evening, President Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with news he did not want to hear: He expected to sign a deal with Iran within days. "This is the deal.
Why it matters: On Thursday evening, President Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with news he did not want to hear: He expected to sign a deal with Iran within days. "This is the deal.
A US federal judge who was disciplined after an investigation found that she had sex with a police officer in her chambers and then lied about it wrote a letter to a former law clerk apologising for her “harmful,...
Why it matters: A US federal judge who was disciplined after an investigation found that she had sex with a police officer in her chambers and then lied about it wrote a letter to a former law clerk apologising for her “harmful,...
Republican attorneys general from 14 states and 19 GOP members of Congress are asking U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to classify and regulate the abortion medication...
Why it matters: Republican attorneys general from 14 states and 19 GOP members of Congress are asking U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to classify and regulate the abortion medication...
A gunman charged a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, triggering a frantic response and a new security scare around the President. It matters because...
Why it matters: A gunman charged a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, triggering a frantic response and a new security scare around the President. It matters because...
Texas health officials say Camp Mystic may not be allowed to reopen unless it fixes serious safety problems first. That matters because the camp was the site of a deadly 2025 fl...
Why it matters: Texas health officials say Camp Mystic may not be allowed to reopen unless it fixes serious safety problems first. That matters because the camp was the site of a deadly 2025 fl...
ICE is planning a detention facility for children and families on one of the nation’s most PFAS-contaminated sites in Louisiana. The decision matters because it ties immigration...
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. The decision matters because it ties immigration...
Houston police fired Officer Ashley Gonzalez after a racist social media rant drew public outrage. The case matters because it shows how a public institution responds when one o...
Why it matters: Houston police fired Officer Ashley Gonzalez after a racist social media rant drew public outrage. The case matters because it shows how a public institution responds when one o...
The Justice Department wants a new rule that could let it step into state bar investigations of its own lawyers. That matters because bar discipline is one of the few outside ch...
Why it matters: The Justice Department wants a new rule that could let it step into state bar investigations of its own lawyers. That matters because bar discipline is one of the few outside ch...
Florida is heading into a redistricting fight that could change who controls the U.S. House. The real issue is not just lines on a map; it is whether state power gets used to lo...
Why it matters: Florida is heading into a redistricting fight that could change who controls the U.S. House. The real issue is not just lines on a map; it is whether state power gets used to lo...
Arizona has sued to block a proposed ICE detention facility near a site with chemical hazards. The case puts federal detention power on a collision course with state concerns ab...
Why it matters: Arizona has sued to block a proposed ICE detention facility near a site with chemical hazards. The case puts federal detention power on a collision course with state concerns ab...
Trump extended the Iran ceasefire after a late appeal from Pakistan’s top leadership. It matters because a fast presidential move can steer war, diplomacy, and the pressure on U...
Why it matters: Trump extended the Iran ceasefire after a late appeal from Pakistan’s top leadership. It matters because a fast presidential move can steer war, diplomacy, and the pressure on U...
Michele Tafoya is using Minnesota’s 2020 unrest and a state fraud scandal to argue that Gov. Tim Walz failed the state. That matters because this is not just a policy critique....
Why it matters: Michele Tafoya is using Minnesota’s 2020 unrest and a state fraud scandal to argue that Gov. Tim Walz failed the state. That matters because this is not just a policy critique....
Mexico’s president says the federal government was not told that CIA officers were involved in a drug raid in Chihuahua. The story matters because it is not just about one opera...
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 story matters because it is not just about one opera...
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brushed off Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester’s questions about the federal measles response. The exchange matters because measles outbreaks keep tes...
Why it matters: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brushed off Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester’s questions about the federal measles response. The exchange matters because measles outbreaks keep tes...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent a budget hearing defending his vaccine stance while lawmakers pressed him on the worst measles outbreak in decades. The fight matters because public...
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. The fight matters because public...
House Judiciary Democrats have formally asked FBI Director Kash Patel to fill out a standard alcohol screening questionnaire. The demand adds fresh pressure as the FBI faces a $...
Why it matters: House Judiciary Democrats have formally asked FBI Director Kash Patel to fill out a standard alcohol screening questionnaire. The demand adds fresh pressure as the FBI faces a $...
The FDA is considering easing limits on peptide use. That could open the door to wider access, but it could also weaken a safeguard that was put there for a reason. The move: Th...
Why it matters: The FDA is considering easing limits on peptide use. That could open the door to wider access, but it could also weaken a safeguard that was put there for a reason. The move: Th...
The Justice Department has opened a civil rights review of how the University of Washington handled antisemitism on campus. The move matters because it puts a public university’...
Why it matters: The Justice Department has opened a civil rights review of how the University of Washington handled antisemitism on campus. The move matters because it puts a public university’...
Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to start funding ICE and other immigration agencies without Democratic help. That matters because the budget is the lever that ca...
Why it matters: Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to start funding ICE and other immigration agencies without Democratic help. That matters because the budget is the lever that ca...
The U.S. Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center. That matters because a federal law-enforcement probe can chill watchdog wor...
Why it matters: The U.S. Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center. That matters because a federal law-enforcement probe can chill watchdog wor...
Texas Tech University says it will recognize only two sexes and freeze gender-related programs tied to sexual orientation and gender identity. That matters because this is not j...
Why it matters: Texas Tech University says it will recognize only two sexes and freeze gender-related programs tied to sexual orientation and gender identity. That matters because this is not j...
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is under pressure to let the United Cajun Navy join the search for Nancy Guthrie. The dispute matters because the case shows how one office can c...
Why it matters: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is under pressure to let the United Cajun Navy join the search for Nancy Guthrie. The dispute matters because the case shows how one office can c...
A conservative attorney who helped try to overturn the 2020 election is being tapped to oversee a criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan. That matters beca...
Why it matters: A conservative attorney who helped try to overturn the 2020 election is being tapped to oversee a criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan. That matters beca...
The IRS is in talks to settle Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged leak of his tax records. The case matters because it is not just about one cache of documents....
Why it matters: The IRS is in talks to settle Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged leak of his tax records. The case matters because it is not just about one cache of documents....
A UPS cargo jet had to abort its landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport after another aircraft moved onto the runway without authorization. The close call matt...
Why it matters: A UPS cargo jet had to abort its landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport after another aircraft moved onto the runway without authorization. The close call matt...
Congress has passed a 10-day extension of the surveillance law that critics say enables warrantless spying. The vote keeps that power in place for now, which means the fight ove...
Why it matters: Congress has passed a 10-day extension of the surveillance law that critics say enables warrantless spying. The vote keeps that power in place for now, which means the fight ove...
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is getting hit with backlash over a social media post tied to a missing-person case. The outrage matters because this is not just about bad...
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. The outrage matters because this is not just about bad...
Analilia Mejia won New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District and will head to Congress. The special election matters because every House seat now shapes a fragile majority and th...
Why it matters: Analilia Mejia won New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District and will head to Congress. The special election matters because every House seat now shapes a fragile majority and th...
A lead prosecutor has been removed from the federal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress. That change matters because personnel moves ins...
Why it matters: A lead prosecutor has been removed from the federal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress. That change matters because personnel moves ins...
A federal wrongful-death lawsuit over Charles Adair’s death tests whether local law enforcement can be forced into a public record when someone dies in custody.
Why it matters: A federal wrongful-death lawsuit over Charles Adair’s death tests whether local law enforcement can be forced into a public record when someone dies in custody.
An ICE agent has been charged with assault after an incident in Minnesota. That matters because it puts federal enforcement conduct and accountability in the spotlight right now...
Why it matters: An ICE agent has been charged with assault after an incident in Minnesota. That matters because it puts federal enforcement conduct and accountability in the spotlight right now...
House Democrats are weighing contempt action after Pam Bondi defied a subpoena tied to the Epstein files. The fight is about more than one missed deposition. It is about whether...
Why it matters: House Democrats are weighing contempt action after Pam Bondi defied a subpoena tied to the Epstein files. The fight is about more than one missed deposition. It is about whether...
Congress temporarily extended a controversial surveillance power under FISA. The move keeps a major spying tool alive, even as critics warn it can sweep up Americans’ data witho...
Why it matters: Congress temporarily extended a controversial surveillance power under FISA. The move keeps a major spying tool alive, even as critics warn it can sweep up Americans’ data witho...
The White House has moved to nominate Dr. Erica Schwartz as the next CDC director. This is a big power choice because the CDC helps steer how the U.S. handles public health cris...
Why it matters: The White House has moved to nominate Dr. Erica Schwartz as the next CDC director. This is a big power choice because the CDC helps steer how the U.S. handles public health cris...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed at a heated House budget hearing over vaccine policy, public health decisions, and funding cuts. The fight matters because it goes to the core...
Why it matters: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed at a heated House budget hearing over vaccine policy, public health decisions, and funding cuts. The fight matters because it goes to the core...
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his record and Trump’s proposed budget cuts in a House hearing on Wednesday. The hearing mattered because it put federal health l...
Why it matters: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his record and Trump’s proposed budget cuts in a House hearing on Wednesday. The hearing mattered because it put federal health l...
The NYPD has opened an internal investigation after video showed officers punching and kicking a man during an arrest. The case matters because it tests whether police accountab...
Why it matters: The NYPD has opened an internal investigation after video showed officers punching and kicking a man during an arrest. The case matters because it tests whether police accountab...
An ICE agent in Minnesota has been accused of felony assault after allegedly pointing a gun at motorists. The case matters because it puts federal power and basic accountability...
Why it matters: An ICE agent in Minnesota has been accused of felony assault after allegedly pointing a gun at motorists. The case matters because it puts federal power and basic accountability...
Democrats clashed with the U.S. Energy Secretary over how the Iran war could affect gas prices. The fight matters because it tests whether the administration is telling the publ...
Why it matters: Democrats clashed with the U.S. Energy Secretary over how the Iran war could affect gas prices. The fight matters because it tests whether the administration is telling the publ...
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still running at a trickle as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports appears to be holding. That matters because this waterway is one of the...
Why it matters: Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still running at a trickle as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports appears to be holding. That matters because this waterway is one of the...
President Donald Trump has warned that he will dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step down at the end of his term next month. The threat matters bec...
Why it matters: President Donald Trump has warned that he will dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step down at the end of his term next month. The threat matters bec...
Minnesota officials say the federal government is blocking a real investigation into deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis. That matters now because two U.S. citizens are dead, a...
Why it matters: Minnesota officials say the federal government is blocking a real investigation into deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis. That matters now because two U.S. citizens are dead, a...
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. That matters now because the dis...
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. That matters now because the dis...
The U.S. Postal Service has stopped contributing to its pension plan because it says it is facing a cash crisis. That is not just a bookkeeping problem. It is another sign that...
Why it matters: The U.S. Postal Service has stopped contributing to its pension plan because it says it is facing a cash crisis. That is not just a bookkeeping problem. It is another sign that...
U.S. troops say the Kuwait post was known to be a target before the Iranian drone strike killed and wounded service members. That matters because the story is not just about the...
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. That matters because the story is not just about the...
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but ships must coordinate with Iranian forces first. That keeps a vital shipping lane moving while leaving Tehran with a hand on the swit...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but ships must coordinate with Iranian forces first. That keeps a vital shipping lane moving while leaving Tehran with a hand on the swit...
ICE officers shot a man multiple times, and the two sides are already telling very different stories about why it happened. That matters because this is not just a local patrol...
Why it matters: ICE officers shot a man multiple times, and the two sides are already telling very different stories about why it happened. That matters because this is not just a local patrol...
Trump says the U.S., Israel, and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after a burst of deadly threats. That matters because a fast-moving truce can calm a bigger conflict, b...
Why it matters: Trump says the U.S., Israel, and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after a burst of deadly threats. That matters because a fast-moving truce can calm a bigger conflict, b...
GM is recalling more than 270,000 vehicles in the U.S. because some rearview cameras can go blank or show a distorted image. That matters because a bad camera can turn a simple...
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. That matters because a bad camera can turn a simple...
California’s Supreme Court stepped in and told a GOP sheriff to pause his election probe and preserve the ballots he seized. That matters because the fight is no longer just abo...
Why it matters: California’s Supreme Court stepped in and told a GOP sheriff to pause his election probe and preserve the ballots he seized. That matters because the fight is no longer just abo...
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. That matters because lawmakers are...
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. That matters because lawmakers are...
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is trying to move disaster response power away from FEMA and toward the states. That matters because it changes who is in charge whe...
Why it matters: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is trying to move disaster response power away from FEMA and toward the states. That matters because it changes who is in charge whe...
Quantum computing just got a lot less theoretical, and internet security looks more exposed than people thought. The warning matters now because the systems that protect message...
Why it matters: Quantum computing just got a lot less theoretical, and internet security looks more exposed than people thought. The warning matters now because the systems that protect message...
ICE detained Annie Ramos during a routine visit to a Louisiana Army base, and her husband says the couple was suddenly split apart. The case matters because it shows how federal...
Why it matters: ICE detained Annie Ramos during a routine visit to a Louisiana Army base, and her husband says the couple was suddenly split apart. The case matters because it shows how federal...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under pressure after reports that he is withholding promotions for several Black and female senior officers. The fight matters because military...
Why it matters: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under pressure after reports that he is withholding promotions for several Black and female senior officers. The fight matters because military...
Fairfax County’s ICE fight is about power, not just headlines about violent crime. The clash now running through Virginia puts local leaders, the new governor, and federal immig...
Why it matters: Fairfax County’s ICE fight is about power, not just headlines about violent crime. The clash now running through Virginia puts local leaders, the new governor, and federal immig...
Four astronauts aboard Orion just crossed farther from Earth than any humans in history. The milestone matters because Artemis II is not just a stunt tour around the moon. It is...
Why it matters: Four astronauts aboard Orion just crossed farther from Earth than any humans in history. The milestone matters because Artemis II is not just a stunt tour around the moon. It is...
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are going farther from Earth than any humans in history. The mission is a milestone for the public space program, and it puts a spotlight on how the...
Why it matters: NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are going farther from Earth than any humans in history. The mission is a milestone for the public space program, and it puts a spotlight on how the...
Australia’s human rights watchdog has opened an investigation into allegations that a New South Wales minister and his department discriminated against community groups. The cas...
Why it matters: Australia’s human rights watchdog has opened an investigation into allegations that a New South Wales minister and his department discriminated against community groups. The cas...
AI giant Anthropic accidentally exposed some of Claude Code's internal source code, and developers quickly noticed. This incident matters because it reflects the challenges tech...
Why it matters: AI giant Anthropic accidentally exposed some of Claude Code's internal source code, and developers quickly noticed. This incident matters because it reflects the challenges tech...
Federal election observers were once essential for ensuring fair voting processes. Now, political calls for changes threaten their role and the integrity of elections. 🧠 The mo...
Why it matters: Federal election observers were once essential for ensuring fair voting processes. Now, political calls for changes threaten their role and the integrity of elections. 🧠 The mo...
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 inte...
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 inte...
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 ov...
Why it matters: 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 ov...
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-drivin...
Why it matters: 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-drivin...
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. The case matters...
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. The case matters...
Idaho senators narrowly passed a bill that would redirect insurance premium tax money into medical education, and they also moved a plan to manage $930 million in federal rural...
Why it matters: Idaho senators narrowly passed a bill that would redirect insurance premium tax money into medical education, and they also moved a plan to manage $930 million in federal rural...
New Jersey school leaders are debating weak test results and a new push to change how kids learn reading. It matters because the state’s schools are being asked to fix a literac...
Why it matters: New Jersey school leaders are debating weak test results and a new push to change how kids learn reading. It matters because the state’s schools are being asked to fix a literac...
A Lexington 1 school board vice chair has resigned after her husband’s arrest. The resignation lands in the middle of a public trust problem: when the people running schools are...
Why it matters: A Lexington 1 school board vice chair has resigned after her husband’s arrest. The resignation lands in the middle of a public trust problem: when the people running schools are...
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 publ...
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 publ...
Vice President JD Vance opened the first meeting of a new federal anti-fraud task force aimed at benefit programs. The move signals a push to tighten oversight of taxpayer-backe...
Why it matters: Vice President JD Vance opened the first meeting of a new federal anti-fraud task force aimed at benefit programs. The move signals a push to tighten oversight of taxpayer-backe...
A top Justice Department official said Trump’s team is worried about future investigations if Democrats regain power. That matters because it shows how much the White House is t...
Why it matters: A top Justice Department official said Trump’s team is worried about future investigations if Democrats regain power. That matters because it shows how much the White House is t...
The Manhasset Rotary held its first Mother-Daughter Brunch and honored Plandome Manor Mayor Barbara Donno. The event raised money for local service projects, but it does not cen...
Why it matters: The Manhasset Rotary held its first Mother-Daughter Brunch and honored Plandome Manor Mayor Barbara Donno. The event raised money for local service projects, but it does not cen...
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 case matters because it po...
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 case matters because it po...
A Shasta County election official known for questioning elections is now overseeing them. That matters because election systems only work when the people running them protect th...
Why it matters: A Shasta County election official known for questioning elections is now overseeing them. That matters because election systems only work when the people running them protect th...
Eagle Forum PAC has endorsed Cathi Bradford for Alabama’s State Board of Education race. The endorsement matters because it is not just a nod. It is a move to steer control of a...
Why it matters: Eagle Forum PAC has endorsed Cathi Bradford for Alabama’s State Board of Education race. The endorsement matters because it is not just a nod. It is a move to steer control of a...
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 to...
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 to...
A federal case in North Carolina puts the Wake County Board of Education under legal pressure. The lawsuit matters because school boards make decisions that shape daily life for...
Why it matters: A federal case in North Carolina puts the Wake County Board of Education under legal pressure. The lawsuit matters because school boards make decisions that shape daily life for...
Trump’s midterm problem is not the campaign trail. It is the possibility of losing Congress and the power that comes with it. If Democrats take the House, or even narrow the GOP...
Why it matters: Trump’s midterm problem is not the campaign trail. It is the possibility of losing Congress and the power that comes with it. If Democrats take the House, or even narrow the GOP...
Emergency crews keep getting called to Fort Mill’s Silfab factory after workers reported breathing problems and other incidents. The pattern matters because repeated medical eme...
Why it matters: Emergency crews keep getting called to Fort Mill’s Silfab factory after workers reported breathing problems and other incidents. The pattern matters because repeated medical eme...
Wall Street bonuses hit a record $49.2 billion in 2025. That is a big number on its own, but it also shows how much financial power still concentrates at the top of the economy....
Why it matters: Wall Street bonuses hit a record $49.2 billion in 2025. That is a big number on its own, but it also shows how much financial power still concentrates at the top of the economy....
The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of sexual assault and intimidation in women’s prisons in California and Maine. The probe matters...
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. The probe matters...
President Trump appeared to doze during a Cabinet meeting as his top officials defended the U.S. military campaign in Iran. That is not just a bad look. It raises a basic questi...
Why it matters: President Trump appeared to doze during a Cabinet meeting as his top officials defended the U.S. military campaign in Iran. That is not just a bad look. It raises a basic questi...
Trump’s deputy attorney general publicly bragged about cleaning out the DOJ and FBI and demanding loyalty to the president. That matters because federal law enforcement is suppo...
Why it matters: Trump’s deputy attorney general publicly bragged about cleaning out the DOJ and FBI and demanding loyalty to the president. That matters because federal law enforcement is suppo...
San Francisco police logged 700 drone flights last month, far above February’s total. The jump shows how fast surveillance can become routine once the limits loosen up. The move...
Why it matters: San Francisco police logged 700 drone flights last month, far above February’s total. The jump shows how fast surveillance can become routine once the limits loosen up. The move...
The Government Accountability Office reviewed PCORI’s fiscal year 2025 financial statement audit and found no significant problems. That matters because it shows how federal ove...
Why it matters: The Government Accountability Office reviewed PCORI’s fiscal year 2025 financial statement audit and found no significant problems. That matters because it shows how federal ove...
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred again for criminal prosecution over alleged housing record misconduct. The case matters because it puts the credibility...
Why it matters: New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred again for criminal prosecution over alleged housing record misconduct. The case matters because it puts the credibility...
A Russian Duma delegation has arrived in the U.S. for meetings in New York and Washington. The visit matters because it comes with sanctions relief, political blessing, and a fi...
Why it matters: A Russian Duma delegation has arrived in the U.S. for meetings in New York and Washington. The visit matters because it comes with sanctions relief, political blessing, and a fi...
Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing major changes to the state schools chief and Board of Education. The move could shift who holds real power over public schools, not just who get...
Why it matters: Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing major changes to the state schools chief and Board of Education. The move could shift who holds real power over public schools, not just who get...
Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping bill to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, and send the measure to the governor. The new rules would ban spread pricing and point-of-...
Why it matters: Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping bill to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, and send the measure to the governor. The new rules would ban spread pricing and point-of-...
U.S. banking agencies joined an international climate-risk network, then withdrew from it. That matters because it shows how financial regulators decide whether climate risk is...
Why it matters: U.S. banking agencies joined an international climate-risk network, then withdrew from it. That matters because it shows how financial regulators decide whether climate risk is...
A former Miami-Dade School Board vice chair is set to go on trial over claims she used district funds for personal expenses. The case matters because it is not just about one ac...
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. The case matters because it is not just about one ac...
Eversource has sold Aquarion for $2.4 billion, and Connecticut officials are warning the deal could drive up water bills. That matters because utility ownership changes can shif...
Why it matters: Eversource has sold Aquarion for $2.4 billion, and Connecticut officials are warning the deal could drive up water bills. That matters because utility ownership changes can shif...
Eastside light rail is finally opening, but it comes after years of delay and a major construction failure. That matters because this is not just a transit win. It is also a tes...
Why it matters: Eastside light rail is finally opening, but it comes after years of delay and a major construction failure. That matters because this is not just a transit win. It is also a tes...
A Rapid7 investigation says a China-nexus threat actor has been planting stealthy backdoor access inside telecommunications networks. That matters because telecom systems carry...
Why it matters: A Rapid7 investigation says a China-nexus threat actor has been planting stealthy backdoor access inside telecommunications networks. That matters because telecom systems carry...
A reported CIA assessment claimed support for traditional motherhood and homemaking could be viewed through an extremism lens. The sourcing is too thin and the framing too vague...
Why it matters: A reported CIA assessment claimed support for traditional motherhood and homemaking could be viewed through an extremism lens. The sourcing is too thin and the framing too vague...
Rep. Thomas Massie says the Justice Department has not done enough to deliver justice in the Epstein case. His demand for visible accountability puts fresh pressure on a system...
Why it matters: Rep. Thomas Massie says the Justice Department has not done enough to deliver justice in the Epstein case. His demand for visible accountability puts fresh pressure on a system...
Maryland lawmakers are moving a set of gambling bills that would tighten the rules around sweepstakes gaming, fantasy sports, and college prop bets. The fight matters because th...
Why it matters: Maryland lawmakers are moving a set of gambling bills that would tighten the rules around sweepstakes gaming, fantasy sports, and college prop bets. The fight matters because th...
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. That gap matters...
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. That gap matters...
U.S. officials are pushing back on claims that distracted air traffic controllers helped cause the deadly LaGuardia crash. That matters because when safety breaks down in aviati...
Why it matters: U.S. officials are pushing back on claims that distracted air traffic controllers helped cause the deadly LaGuardia crash. That matters because when safety breaks down in aviati...
Sen. Cynthia Lummis has been confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. It matters because she is also one of the main federal lawmakers shaping U.S. crypto rules. The move: Lummis...
Why it matters: Sen. Cynthia Lummis has been confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. It matters because she is also one of the main federal lawmakers shaping U.S. crypto rules. The move: Lummis...
San Diego County sheriff’s officials failed to investigate at least seven reported sexual assaults at an ICE detention center in California. That matters because it shows what h...
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. That matters because it shows what h...
Seattle Public Schools is rolling out a new SaferWatch app and phone system for emergency reporting, anonymous tips, and schoolwide alerts. The district says the tool is federal...
Why it matters: Seattle Public Schools is rolling out a new SaferWatch app and phone system for emergency reporting, anonymous tips, and schoolwide alerts. The district says the tool is federal...
Delta has suspended specialty services for members of Congress as the DHS shutdown drags on. It is a small-sounding disruption with a bigger message: when government stops worki...
Why it matters: Delta has suspended specialty services for members of Congress as the DHS shutdown drags on. It is a small-sounding disruption with a bigger message: when government stops worki...
State of the Oligarchy — NOLIGARCHY.US const DATA = [{ newsletter_json: {"week_of":"March 22, 2026","week_theme":"oligarchy in the crosshairs: tech barons weaponize hype, politi...
Why it matters: State of the Oligarchy — NOLIGARCHY.US const DATA = [{ newsletter_json: {"week_of":"March 22, 2026","week_theme":"oligarchy in the crosshairs: tech barons weaponize hype, politi...
Florida Democrats are moving to impeach Attorney General Pam Bondi after she reportedly refused to honor a subpoena tied to the Epstein files. The fight is now about more than o...
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. The fight is now about more than o...
The Puppet & The Puppeteer Allies shunned. Sanctions lifted. One question: who benefits? There's a pattern. It's not subtle. And it keeps repeating. The United States spent deca...
Why it matters: The Puppet & The Puppeteer Allies shunned. Sanctions lifted. One question: who benefits? There's a pattern. It's not subtle. And it keeps repeating. The United States spent deca...
Whitefish School District has dropped its superintendent search after negotiations with its chosen candidate broke down. That leaves the board scrambling for an interim leader a...
Why it matters: Whitefish School District has dropped its superintendent search after negotiations with its chosen candidate broke down. That leaves the board scrambling for an interim leader a...
Trump is signaling a bigger war effort while Congress faces a possible $200 billion funding demand. That is a fight over war powers, public money, and who gets to say yes before...
Why it matters: Trump is signaling a bigger war effort while Congress faces a possible $200 billion funding demand. That is a fight over war powers, public money, and who gets to say yes before...
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 e...
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 e...
A 19-year-old Mexican teen died in ICE custody, and Mexico’s president is demanding a full investigation. The case puts U.S. immigration detention under renewed scrutiny and rai...
Why it matters: A 19-year-old Mexican teen died in ICE custody, and Mexico’s president is demanding a full investigation. The case puts U.S. immigration detention under renewed scrutiny and rai...
A former Oregon high school principal has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. The criminal case is the center of this...
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. The criminal case is the center of this...
Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of TEGNA has triggered state legal fights over media concentration. The outcome could shape who controls local news in dozens of markets and ho...
Why it matters: Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of TEGNA has triggered state legal fights over media concentration. The outcome could shape who controls local news in dozens of markets and ho...
Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s advisory board is asking Alaska to redo the superintendent hiring process. The board says the state skipped required consultation, and that matters b...
Why it matters: Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s advisory board is asking Alaska to redo the superintendent hiring process. The board says the state skipped required consultation, and that matters b...
The Chicago Board of Education voted to revoke the charter for ASPIRA Charter Schools Network. The move could reshape how Chicago handles charter oversight and accountability ri...
Why it matters: The Chicago Board of Education voted to revoke the charter for ASPIRA Charter Schools Network. The move could reshape how Chicago handles charter oversight and accountability ri...
Sacramento City Unified School District is sliding deeper into fiscal crisis as layoffs and compliance problems pile up. This matters now because a school district that cannot s...
Why it matters: Sacramento City Unified School District is sliding deeper into fiscal crisis as layoffs and compliance problems pile up. This matters now because a school district that cannot s...
Animal activists in Wisconsin are pushing to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms after years of complaints about how the dogs were treated. The case matters because it exposes a b...
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 case matters because it exposes a b...
Nevada’s 2026 State Board of Regents election will decide five seats on the board that governs the state’s public university system. That matters because these races shape who c...
Why it matters: Nevada’s 2026 State Board of Regents election will decide five seats on the board that governs the state’s public university system. That matters because these races shape who c...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh about possible ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The clash matters because the Fed is supposed to be r...
Why it matters: Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh about possible ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The clash matters because the Fed is supposed to be r...
Mississippi’s State Board of Education approved an updated strategic plan that will guide state education priorities. That matters because this is where policy turns into practi...
Why it matters: Mississippi’s State Board of Education approved an updated strategic plan that will guide state education priorities. That matters because this is where policy turns into practi...
South Carolina officials squandered more than $20 million in taxpayer money, and the state still has not shown real accountability. The damage goes beyond one bad budget line. I...
Why it matters: South Carolina officials squandered more than $20 million in taxpayer money, and the state still has not shown real accountability. The damage goes beyond one bad budget line. I...
The Justice Department has subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey over his role in the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference. The move puts fresh foc...
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. The move puts fresh foc...
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 clear...
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 clear...
A federal case involving the Bowling Green Independent Schools board puts Kentucky school governance in focus. It matters because school boards make decisions that shape public...
Why it matters: A federal case involving the Bowling Green Independent Schools board puts Kentucky school governance in focus. It matters because school boards make decisions that shape public...