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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.
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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.