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A New York man already awaiting trial in a federal case has been charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill two FBI agents and a federal prosecutor assigned to his case, according to prosecutors.
Why it matters: A New York man already awaiting trial in a federal case has been charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill two FBI agents and a federal prosecutor assigned to his case, according to prosecutors.
The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.
Why it matters: The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.
More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.
Why it matters: More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.
I never read Trump books. To me, there's little mystery to how the president thinks, operates or governs. So reading about it is an inefficient use of time. Until now.
Why it matters: I never read Trump books. To me, there's little mystery to how the president thinks, operates or governs. So reading about it is an inefficient use of time. Until now.
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...
The U.S. has reportedly burned through billions of dollars in critical weapons supplies during the Iran war. That matters now because war costs do not stay on the battlefield. T...
Why it matters: The U.S. has reportedly burned through billions of dollars in critical weapons supplies during the Iran war. That matters now because war costs do not stay on the battlefield. T...
The White House is preparing to announce a deal with Regeneron that it says will help lower drug prices. The move matters because it ties a public pricing promise to a deal with...
Why it matters: The White House is preparing to announce a deal with Regeneron that it says will help lower drug prices. The move matters because it ties a public pricing promise to a deal with...
The Rushford-Peterson School District is seeking transportation quotes for several upcoming school years. That matters because school bus service is a basic public function, and...
Why it matters: The Rushford-Peterson School District is seeking transportation quotes for several upcoming school years. That matters because school bus service is a basic public function, and...
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...
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....
Congress keeps running up America’s debt while pretending the problem is someone else’s fault. That matters because the longer lawmakers dodge real budget choices, the more they...
Why it matters: Congress keeps running up America’s debt while pretending the problem is someone else’s fault. That matters because the longer lawmakers dodge real budget choices, the more they...
New Haven Public Schools is trying to tighten contractor reviews and speed up building repairs. The real issue is bigger than one work order. It is about whether a public school...
Why it matters: New Haven Public Schools is trying to tighten contractor reviews and speed up building repairs. The real issue is bigger than one work order. It is about whether a public school...
Georgia’s local leaders are moving ahead with a billion-dollar data center project while UPS job cuts hang over the state economy. That is not just a business story. It is a pow...
Why it matters: Georgia’s local leaders are moving ahead with a billion-dollar data center project while UPS job cuts hang over the state economy. That is not just a business story. It is a pow...
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is getting hit with a conservative revolt over her plan for a massive new prison south of the Arkansas River. The fight matters because it i...
Why it matters: Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is getting hit with a conservative revolt over her plan for a massive new prison south of the Arkansas River. The fight matters because it i...
San Diego Unified is pushing ahead with a plan to turn six district properties into nearly 3,000 housing units. The district says the move could help keep workers in a region wh...
Why it matters: San Diego Unified is pushing ahead with a plan to turn six district properties into nearly 3,000 housing units. The district says the move could help keep workers in a region wh...
The Rappahannock School Board is stuck in a budget fight because insurance costs are climbing. That delay matters because every missed week can squeeze school services, staffing...
Why it matters: The Rappahannock School Board is stuck in a budget fight because insurance costs are climbing. That delay matters because every missed week can squeeze school services, staffing...