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Bennett Gershman’s December 2025 conclusion that prosecutors acted properly clashes with his August 2024 description of the case as “tyranny,” drawing criticism from legal ethics scholars.
The Collin County Democratic Party has lodged a formal complaint with the Texas secretary of state, citing reports that Ken Paxton voted in the May primary runoff while registered at an address where he no longer lives.
Following a ProPublica report revealing that fraud complaints doubled under the second Trump administration, the US Department of Homeland Security has declared an “all-out war” on a sophisticated network of scammers exploiting immigrants through fake legal services and impersonation.
Data from 13 states shows over 1,500 new private schools opened in five years, with minimal oversight of safety, curriculum, or staff backgrounds.
A new resource from the nonprofit newsroom highlights how many US states leave accountability to parents, with no federal mandate for private schools to report student performance or undergo mandatory safety inspections.
Records show Arkansas Department of Education suspended and later restored public funds to the institution, while critics highlight the lack of regulatory frameworks for private and microschools.
Forensic experts warn the technology is ill-suited for the task, raising concerns about political bias in the ongoing investigation into Fulton County’s 2020 election materials.
Records show Tracy Morrison remains the registered agent for the school’s new iteration, North Star Academy, even as she serves a sentence for permitting child abuse.
ProPublica reports that Commissioners Brendan Carr and Olivia Trusty received expensive tickets from Paramount Global while the company sought approval for an $8 billion merger with Skydance Media and a subsequent $110 billion hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Trump administration has initiated a national review of how schools manage allegations of staff sexual misconduct, following reporting that revealed failures to revoke credentials for dozens of educators in California.
A new report details how Syracuse University and local authorities mishandled evidence and suppressed media coverage, allowing a confessed serial rapist to remain free while an innocent man served 16 years in prison.
Rafael Enrique Gámez Salas, a gang member arrested in the US, awaits extradition. The Trump administration continues engagement with Cabello citing strategic interests in oil and stability following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
The refusal marks a sharp departure from previous bilateral cooperation and has prompted threats of unilateral strikes from the Trump administration, deepening tensions over drug trade corruption.
A 47-page report by the state’s Department of Justice recommends restorative justice practices and stronger oversight following an investigation into exclusionary punishment.
An investigation finds that oil and gas companies funded climate research at prestigious US institutions for more than 30 years, amplifying narratives that allowed continued fossil fuel dependence and delaying emissions cuts by decades.
A new investigation reveals that global carbon capture and storage deployment remains far below projections by the International Energy Agency and United Nations models, with current volumes insufficient to offset even a single large power plant’s annual emissions.
Internal documents show British oil company provided extensive editorial feedback and promoted the 2004 framework to align with industry interests, despite claims of academic independence.
A court-appointed monitor has found a “disturbing pattern” of violations at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, alleging that current Sheriff Jerry Sheridan and command staff attempted to pressure the Professional Standards Bureau to reopen closed investigations and weaken disciplinary policies.
Critics label the discrepancy hypocritical as the state prepares for a low-turnout August primary where two amendments on ballot access and taxation will be decided.
A jury has determined that Banken and his companies violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act by targeting East African Muslims with deceptive real estate deals, while other consumer protection counts remain advisory pending judicial review.
The outlet is investigating electronic benefit transfer theft, work requirements, and federal cost-sharing changes ahead of reported legislative updates.
The news organisation is inviting individuals to complete a survey regarding the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds via compromised card information.
President Donald Trump told a reporter he does not know oil billionaire Jeff Hildebrand well, yet his administration is actively reversing Biden-era environmental regulations that benefit Hildebrand’s company, Hilcorp.
Legal experts and lawmakers allege the executive branch is violating federal law by withholding funds and using “unallocated” labels to control disbursement, escalating a constitutional crisis over the power of the purse.
Reporters are asking residents and emergency medical services workers in Connecticut to share experiences of delayed care, which some report can extend to 20 minutes.
Reporters are calling on emergency service workers, volunteers and patients to share their experiences as part of a broader inquiry into the sector’s operational strain.
Dr Joseph Mercola states data is clear that vitamin K saves lives, following ProPublica investigation into fatal bleeding cases
Rep Norma Torres’ amendment to the 2027 appropriations bill was rejected by the House Appropriations Committee along party lines, though she intends to revisit the measure.
An investigation by ProPublica has identified 79 children injured by airborne irritants deployed by federal immigration officers since 2025, highlighting significant gaps in federal oversight and ongoing legal disputes over the use of less-lethal weapons.
Federal regulators linked the largest US raw-milk dairy to multiple outbreaks of salmonella and E. coli, yet the Food and Drug Administration closed its investigation without penalty after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocated for the product.
Records and reports indicate Donald Trump Jr. holds a secret stake in the Texas startup, while critics point to the timing of regulatory concessions for Reliance Industries as evidence of preferential treatment.
The Montana Republican’s proposal to eliminate rigorous airworthiness checks for private firefighting planes emerged the same month his former company, which has received over $235 million in federal contracts, failed a critical inspection due to a structural defect.
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.