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For weeks, a tarp obscuring the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center has baffled observers, prompting speculation about the Washington, D.C., arts complex following the court-ordered removal of the president’s name.
Why it matters: For weeks, a tarp obscuring the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center has baffled observers, prompting speculation about the Washington, D.C., arts complex following the court-ordered removal of the president’s name.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — State attorneys general from across the country are gathering in Greenwich this week for a national conference convened by Attorney General William Tong. Tong is currently...
Why it matters: NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — State attorneys general from across the country are gathering in Greenwich this week for a national conference convened by Attorney General William Tong. Tong is currently...
Parliament comments follow investigation revealing how man was tried at court martial on US airbase • A US military worker killed my son in Britain, and still we fight for justice.
Why it matters: Parliament comments follow investigation revealing how man was tried at court martial on US airbase • A US military worker killed my son in Britain, and still we fight for justice.
New Jersey’s Tom Kean Jr, who last voted in March, says he was diagnosed with depression after entering hospital Tom Kean Jr, a Republican congressman who disappeared from the Capitol for nearly four months with little...
Why it matters: New Jersey’s Tom Kean Jr, who last voted in March, says he was diagnosed with depression after entering hospital Tom Kean Jr, a Republican congressman who disappeared from the Capitol for nearly four months with little...
P resident Trump drew a simple lesson after his top national security advisers accidentally texted war plans to The Atlantic ’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, last year.
Why it matters: P resident Trump drew a simple lesson after his top national security advisers accidentally texted war plans to The Atlantic ’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, last year.
Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's first major test. Now, it's the acting leader's challenge.
Why it matters: Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's first major test. Now, it's the acting leader's challenge.
A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard...
Why it matters: A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard...
The bipartisan committee said it "did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, Senate rules or related standards of conduct."
Why it matters: The bipartisan committee said it "did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, Senate rules or related standards of conduct."
A US Senator has been rushed to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash, caused by a medical emergency. Senator Chris Coons, a Democratic lawmaker for Delaware, said he was a passenger and rushed to...
Why it matters: A US Senator has been rushed to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash, caused by a medical emergency. Senator Chris Coons, a Democratic lawmaker for Delaware, said he was a passenger and rushed to...
The public cost is that the public risks being misled about the true state of the conflict, with lives and resources on the line and no clear path to peace or accountability.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the public risks being misled about the true state of the conflict, with lives and resources on the line and no clear path to peace or accountability.
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...
A Manhattan jury found that Live Nation acted like an illegal monopoly and overcharged concertgoers. The verdict matters because Ticketmaster is a gatekeeper for live entertainm...
Why it matters: A Manhattan jury found that Live Nation acted like an illegal monopoly and overcharged concertgoers. The verdict matters because Ticketmaster is a gatekeeper for live entertainm...
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...
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 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...
Naperville schools are dealing with a threat investigation while local board decisions keep shaping how the district responds. That matters because school safety is not just abo...
Why it matters: Naperville schools are dealing with a threat investigation while local board decisions keep shaping how the district responds. That matters because school safety is not just abo...
The Kansas City, Kansas school board is facing fresh questions about curriculum expectations and basic communication. That matters because when a school board cannot clearly exp...
Why it matters: The Kansas City, Kansas school board is facing fresh questions about curriculum expectations and basic communication. That matters because when a school board cannot clearly exp...
A House ethics panel says Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations. The finding matters because it puts congressional accountability and public trust on t...
Why it matters: A House ethics panel says Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations. The finding matters because it puts congressional accountability and public trust on t...
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education has been found to have violated Maryland’s Open Meetings Act during redistricting talks. That matters because school boundaries decide...
Why it matters: The Anne Arundel County Board of Education has been found to have violated Maryland’s Open Meetings Act during redistricting talks. That matters because school boundaries decide...
A South Carolina Republican is pushing a new federal rule that would force election vendors to disclose more about who they are and who owns them. The fight matters because it c...
Why it matters: A South Carolina Republican is pushing a new federal rule that would force election vendors to disclose more about who they are and who owns them. The fight matters because it c...
Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a bill that would keep public notices tied to print newspapers instead of moving them fully online. The fight is not just about format. It is...
Why it matters: Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a bill that would keep public notices tied to print newspapers instead of moving them fully online. The fight is not just about format. It is...
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...
The Pentagon is removing media offices after a federal judge blocked new limits on press access. The move matters because it puts government transparency and court authority on...
Why it matters: The Pentagon is removing media offices after a federal judge blocked new limits on press access. The move matters because it puts government transparency and court authority on...
A technical error at the IRS is obscuring $51 million in campaign contributions tied to state election groups. That matters because when the money trail goes fuzzy, voters, watc...
Why it matters: A technical error at the IRS is obscuring $51 million in campaign contributions tied to state election groups. That matters because when the money trail goes fuzzy, voters, watc...
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...
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...
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...