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The Trump administration terminated a joint EPA-DOJ inquiry into potential criminal violations by Southern Coal, citing a lack of evidence and alignment with new enforcement priorities, despite prior internal assessments of a strong case.
Findings complicate efforts to retain measles-free designation as the Pan American Health Organization review is postponed to November.
A WBUR and ProPublica inquiry reveals that the death of five-year-old Lens Joseph and dozens of other fatalities are recorded under government agencies rather than Transdev, raising concerns among safety experts as the company seeks a major commuter rail contract.
The former CEO of Addiction Recovery Care resigned following a federal indictment alleging wire fraud and money laundering, as the provider continues to face separate Medicaid fraud investigations.
Sponsored by Representatives Phil Rubin, Marcia Morey, and Deb Butler, the proposed amendments face certain defeat in the current session but are intended to establish long-term institutional norms.
At least four Republican state lawmakers lost their primary elections after attempting to soften near-total abortion restrictions, while two others face contested races amid heightened scrutiny from conservative interest groups.
Prosecutors and survivors describe a pattern where church leaders prioritised internal reconciliation over police reporting, enabling abuse to persist across generations in the United States and Canada.
Journalists from KQED and ProPublica obtained over 350 complaints through public records requests, exposing how districts delay disclosure while the Department of General Services provides quicker access to disciplinary outcomes.
A group of Democratic lawmakers has written to the White House demanding answers regarding a $620 million Pentagon loan to Vulcan Elements, a startup linked to Donald Trump Jr. ProPublica reported that Peter Navarro, the president’s senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, intervened to secure the loan for the rare-earth magnet company after his venture capital firm took a stake in the business. The lawmakers allege corruption and influence peddling, questioning whether the president was aware of the intervention. Navarro dismissed the allegations as "fake news," while the White House and Pentagon maintained that the deal was in the national interest and that no preferential treatment was given.
Since 2020, the Texas Education Agency has assumed control of eight local school districts. New appointees with ties to Mike Miles are reshaping governance in districts with majority Black and Hispanic populations, coinciding with a state voucher expansion.
Economists and researchers warn the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit is failing to assist those in deepest need, yet retains strong bipartisan political support and continues to receive funding increases.
A ProPublica and The Frontier report details how high-pressure injection of drilling waste is spreading belowground, affecting drinking water and property across the state.
One year after the Trump administration ended federal oversight, the fatal shooting of Katelyn Hall has intensified debate over the effectiveness of local police reform without a consent decree.
An analysis of ATF data and DOJ records reveals a 15% drop in trafficking referrals and a 30% rise in prosecutorial declinations as the agency redirects focus toward immigration enforcement.
Nearly 140 doctors identified with concerning billing patterns, with a small group accounting for the majority of payments for potentially unnecessary treatments.
Governor Mike Dunleavy’s signature is required before the funds for the 2027 fiscal year can be disbursed to address leaking roofs, failing foundations and systemic inequities in the state’s education funding model.
Records show the loan was processed in weeks rather than months, while Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm held an undisclosed stake in the rare-earth startup.
Democratic lawmakers argue Department of Homeland Security policies are less restrictive than local police standards, while the agency defends its actions as necessary for officer safety.
A physical therapist was forced to transfer to Kansas via private ambulance after five days of waiting for treatment, incurring over $147,000 in losses while hospital counsel cited liability fears.
The initiative follows a ProPublica report detailing a sharp rise in citations under Mayor Tim Keller, with the homeless population in Bernalillo County’s jail reaching nearly 12,000 in 2025.
Allegations suggest supervisors instructed the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico to exclude voting-related charges and cease looking into ties with Governor Jenniffer González-Colón following the 2024 elections
A KQED and ProPublica investigation found the middle school math teacher had been deemed unfit to teach in 2019, yet retained his credentials and moved to California.
A $798 million corrections budget and $165 million in education cuts signal a strategic pivot away from previous bipartisan reform efforts, with experts warning of long-term fiscal and operational strain.
A federal suit argues that the Trump administration bypassed competitive bidding for major border infrastructure, concentrating nearly three-quarters of contract value with Fisher Sand & Gravel and Barnard Construction.
Auditors found that nearly three-quarters of the $226 million spent by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office since 2013 on reforms mandated by the Melendres v. Arpaio case was either misattributed or misappropriated.
Reporters are gathering firsthand accounts from current and former clients and employees to guide further investigation into the organisation’s conduct and disputed Medicaid billing practices.
An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune identifies a pattern of lawsuits filed in counties with tenuous connections to the alleged wrongdoing, raising concerns about judicial integrity and consumer protection.
As the Trump administration dismantles Biden-era penalties for gun retailers, a Range USA location in Merrillville remains open despite prior recommendations for license revocation following violations linked to illegal sales.
Alaska receives more per capita in federal subsidies than any other state, yet ranks near the bottom for high-speed access as funds flow to providers with outdated technology and underutilised infrastructure.
Review of 250 reversed convictions since 2018 shows at least 50 cases where appointed attorneys filed “no-merit” letters rejecting claims later proven valid, often without contacting clients or reviewing police files.
The news organisation is examining how billions in public funding have impacted service delivery, noting that Alaskans pay the highest prices for the slowest speeds in the United States.
While the Department of Homeland Security denies separating families, revised ICE guidelines and lack of official tracking leave outcomes for children uncertain.
More than 130 applicants competed for spots in the 2026 Investigative Editor Training Program, which aims to expand the ranks of editors focused on accountability and impact journalism.
The Meredith family has been displaced from their Fort Gibson home after it was inundated with oily wastewater and explosive gas, yet the Oklahoma Corporation Commission says it cannot intervene.
ProPublica analysis of public records reveals that babies have died from vitamin K deficiency bleeding after parents declined the standard birth injection, a condition experts say is largely preventable.
Federal lawsuit updates clash with DHS assertions that no citizens are wrongly detained, as officials maintain enforcement operations are targeted and lawful.
The Marijuana Enforcement Division acknowledges that chemically converted hemp is pervasive in dispensaries, confirming independent testing findings while legislative reform efforts stall.
An investigation found at least 79 children harmed by chemical munitions during President Donald Trump’s immigration campaign, prompting calls for mental health support from medical experts and civil rights figures.
The White House strategy omits violent far-right movements while ranking militant leftists against global networks, drawing sharp rebuke from security analysts and former officials.
An examination of state records reveals that acquisitions by major entities including UnitedHealth Group and Amazon have resulted in reduced access to care, despite the Oregon Health Authority’s statutory power to block mergers.
Seventeen detainees, including men, women, and children, have filed claims against the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies, citing warrantless entry and use of attack dogs.
Immigration judge cancels removal proceedings, but incident signals escalation in federal enforcement despite experts describing such cases as rare administrative errors.
Records from 2019 to 2025 show at least 67 educators retained their credentials despite district findings of sexual misconduct, according to a joint inquiry by KQED and ProPublica.
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing has faced criticism for releasing limited details on disciplinary outcomes. A joint investigation is now soliciting accounts from students, parents, and educators to examine the state's handling of allegations.
ProPublica analysis reveals higher rates of unsafe driving in Collins' fleet, contradicting the candidate's stance that noncitizen truckers pose a unique safety threat.
The Community Response Team, established in 2023 with a history of aggressive tactics and hundreds of civilian complaints, operated with significant opacity. In 2025 alone, more than 900 of the unit's 1,400 recorded stops were not properly reviewed.
A ProPublica report details how an inquiry into an alleged drugs-for-votes scheme was halted following the 2024 elections, prompting new demands for accountability.
The move, communicated through presidential proclamations, covers coal plants, chemical manufacturers, and refineries, drawing criticism from environmental groups who argue it undermines public health standards and legal precedents.
Court rulings cite excessive force and deliberate indifference, yet federal agents continue deploying chemical munitions in communities across the United States.
A review of nearly 60 years of legislation reveals that dozens of safety measures were rejected, leaving residents in high-risk zones without mandatory elevation or construction bans.
A significant increase in parents declining the standard vitamin K injection at birth has led to a rise in severe bleeding and deaths among newborns in the US.
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