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How Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy Discovery
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How Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy Discovery

Source images: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images. How Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy Discovery A proposed White House rule…

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Ken Paxton Touts His Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud. His Senate Opponent Is Now Accusing Him of Committing It.
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Ken Paxton Touts His Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud. His Senate Opponent Is Now Accusing Him of Committing It.

James Talarico is challenging Attorney General Ken Paxton in a U.S. Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune Ken Paxton…

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How Videos Helped Me Uncover Abuse at an Arkansas Private School
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How Videos Helped Me Uncover Abuse at an Arkansas Private School

How Videos Helped Me Uncover Abuse at an Arkansas Private School Mary “Tracy” Morrison ordered students to scrub…

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Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns
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Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns

The Texas Education Agency has expanded its takeover of local school districts, raising concerns among educators and…

6/3/2026 · 19 min read · 46 views
Lawmakers Demand Answers After the White House Initiated a $620M Loan to a Firm Tied to Donald Trump Jr.
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Lawmakers Demand Answers After the White House Initiated a $620M Loan to a Firm Tied to Donald Trump Jr.

Lawmakers are seeking clarification from the White House regarding a $620 million loan to a firm associated with…

6/3/2026 · 12 min read · 44 views
A Low-Income Housing Program Is Pouring Billions Into Housing Many People Can’t Afford
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A Low-Income Housing Program Is Pouring Billions Into Housing Many People Can’t Afford

A federal tax credit program aimed at increasing affordable housing is reportedly failing to provide housing that…

6/3/2026 · 25 min read · 43 views
More Than $100 Million Was Billed for Medically Questionable Vascular Procedures, Government Watchdog Finds
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More Than $100 Million Was Billed for Medically Questionable Vascular Procedures, Government Watchdog Finds

A recent report revealed that over $100 million was billed for questionable vascular procedures performed by numerous…

5/29/2026 · 9 min read · 45 views
The White House Intervened to Get a $620M Deal for Donald Trump Jr
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The White House Intervened to Get a $620M Deal for Donald Trump Jr

The White House intervened to secure a $620 million loan for Vulcan Elements, a company linked to Donald Trump Jr.…

5/29/2026 · 23 min read · 43 views
Alaska’s Deteriorating Schools Could Receive More Than $148 Million for Repairs. It’s a Fraction of What They Need.
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Alaska’s Deteriorating Schools Could Receive More Than $148 Million for Repairs. It’s a Fraction of What They Need.

Alaska's public schools are set to receive over $148 million for repairs, a significant increase from previous years.…

5/29/2026 · 14 min read · 42 views
U.S. Lawmakers Demand Reforms to Immigration Officers’ Use of Tear Gas and Pepper Spray
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U.S. Lawmakers Demand Reforms to Immigration Officers’ Use of Tear Gas and Pepper Spray

U.S. lawmakers are calling for reforms regarding the use of tear gas and pepper spray by federal immigration officers.…

5/27/2026 · 16 min read · 48 views
She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.
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She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.

Emily Waldorf faced a life-threatening miscarriage but was denied necessary medical care due to Arkansas' abortion…

5/26/2026 · 53 min read · 36 views
Albuquerque Officials Take Steps to Curb Surge in Citations, Jail Stays Related to Homelessness
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Albuquerque Officials Take Steps to Curb Surge in Citations, Jail Stays Related to Homelessness

Albuquerque officials are implementing changes to address the rising number of citations and jail stays related to…

5/26/2026 · 8 min read · 52 views
Lawmakers Ask DOJ Watchdog to Investigate Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report
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Lawmakers Ask DOJ Watchdog to Investigate Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report

Lawmakers from Puerto Rico are urging the Department of Justice's inspector general to investigate the abandonment of…

5/26/2026 · 10 min read · 44 views
Health Concerns Are Powering a Solar Backlash
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Health Concerns Are Powering a Solar Backlash

Health concerns are driving a backlash against large-scale solar energy projects in Michigan. Critics argue that these…

5/23/2026 · 26 min read · 32 views
California Teacher Previously Fired for Sexual Harassment Is No Longer in the Classroom After New Complaints
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California Teacher Previously Fired for Sexual Harassment Is No Longer in the Classroom After New Complaints

Jason Agan, a teacher previously fired for sexual harassment, has been replaced by a substitute teacher following new…

5/22/2026 · 18 min read · 39 views
Louisiana’s Tough-on-Crime Policies Stand to Cost Taxpayers Millions More for Years to Come
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Louisiana’s Tough-on-Crime Policies Stand to Cost Taxpayers Millions More for Years to Come

Louisiana's tough-on-crime policies under Governor Jeff Landry are projected to significantly increase costs for…

5/22/2026 · 38 min read · 42 views
The Trump Administration Is Facing Scrutiny for How It’s Handing Out Billion-Dollar Border Wall Contracts
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The Trump Administration Is Facing Scrutiny for How It’s Handing Out Billion-Dollar Border Wall Contracts

The Trump administration is facing criticism over its handling of border wall contracts, particularly regarding a…

5/21/2026 · 19 min read · 43 views
This Sheriff’s Office Says Racial Profiling Reforms Are Too Costly. Auditors Found It Misused $163 Million.
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This Sheriff’s Office Says Racial Profiling Reforms Are Too Costly. Auditors Found It Misused $163 Million.

A court-mandated audit revealed that the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office misused $163 million intended for racial…

5/21/2026 · 25 min read · 39 views
Tell Us About Your Experience With Kentucky’s Addiction Recovery Care
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Tell Us About Your Experience With Kentucky’s Addiction Recovery Care

ProPublica and the Lexington Herald-Leader are investigating the treatment provided by Addiction Recovery Care (ARC)…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 29 views
Ken Paxton Wanted to Crack Down on Forum Shopping. Now Lawyers Say He’s Improperly Seeking Out Favorable Courts.
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Ken Paxton Wanted to Crack Down on Forum Shopping. Now Lawyers Say He’s Improperly Seeking Out Favorable Courts.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been accused of engaging in forum shopping, a practice he previously criticized.…

5/20/2026 · 29 min read · 44 views
This Gun Shop Stayed Open Despite Repeated Violations. Then a Cop Was Killed With One of Its Guns.
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This Gun Shop Stayed Open Despite Repeated Violations. Then a Cop Was Killed With One of Its Guns.

Range USA, a gun shop chain, has faced multiple violations related to illegal sales practices. A gun purchased from…

5/20/2026 · 20 min read · 42 views
This Convicted Felon Gets $1 Million a Year to Sell Obsolete Internet Service. You Pay for It.
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This Convicted Felon Gets $1 Million a Year to Sell Obsolete Internet Service. You Pay for It.

Roger Shoffstall, a convicted felon, receives over $1 million annually from federal subsidies for his telecom company,…

5/19/2026 · 34 min read · 41 views
We’re Investigating Alaska Internet Companies. We Need Your Help.
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We’re Investigating Alaska Internet Companies. We Need Your Help.

An investigation into internet companies in Alaska is underway, focusing on high costs and slow service. Residents are…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
With a Chance at Freedom, They Faced an Unexpected Obstacle: Their Own Lawyers
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With a Chance at Freedom, They Faced an Unexpected Obstacle: Their Own Lawyers

Milique Wagner faced significant obstacles in his quest for freedom, including opposition from his own court-appointed…

5/19/2026 · 36 min read · 46 views
More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates
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More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates

A report by Brookings estimates that over 100,000 American children have had a parent detained during immigration…

5/18/2026 · 8 min read · 38 views
ProPublica Selects 11 Journalists for Investigative Editor Training
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ProPublica Selects 11 Journalists for Investigative Editor Training

ProPublica has selected 11 journalists for its 2026 Investigative Editor Training Program, aimed at enhancing…

5/18/2026 · 12 min read · 43 views
Oily Sludge Is Flooding Their Dream Home. Oklahoma Regulators Say They Can’t Help.
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Oily Sludge Is Flooding Their Dream Home. Oklahoma Regulators Say They Can’t Help.

The Meredith family has been forced to abandon their dream home in Oklahoma due to an oily sludge flooding their…

5/18/2026 · 17 min read · 31 views
Tiny Footprints, a Blue Blanket: What I Can’t Forget About the Babies Who Died of Vitamin K Deficiency
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Tiny Footprints, a Blue Blanket: What I Can’t Forget About the Babies Who Died of Vitamin K Deficiency

The article discusses the preventable deaths of infants due to vitamin K deficiency bleeding, which could have been…

5/18/2026 · 13 min read · 30 views
What the FDA won't tell you about your medications (transcript, Propublica)
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What the FDA won't tell you about your medications (transcript, Propublica)

The FDA has long claimed that generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand-name medications, but ProPublica's…

5/17/2026 · 28 min read · 38 views
Fear and Opportunity: Immigration Scams Surged as Trump’s Sweeps Lured Desperate People to Eager Defrauders
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Fear and Opportunity: Immigration Scams Surged as Trump’s Sweeps Lured Desperate People to Eager Defrauders

Immigration scams have surged across the U.S. as desperate individuals seek help amid fears of mass deportations under…

4/29/2026 · 24 min read · 32 views
The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families
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The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families

The Trump administration is planning a regulation that would reduce or eliminate Supplemental Security Income (SSI)…

4/28/2026 · 22 min read · 33 views
He Died in a Florida Jail. The Company in Charge Should Have Sent Him to the Hospital, Experts Say.
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He Died in a Florida Jail. The Company in Charge Should Have Sent Him to the Hospital, Experts Say.

Brian Tracey died in a Florida jail in 2023 after nine days of struggling to breathe, despite showing severe symptoms…

4/28/2026 · 41 min read · 28 views

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