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Did AI Clean Up the Midterms, or Muddy Them?
For years, the worry was that artificial intelligence would turn American elections into a flood of fakes. The 2026 midterms were the first real test. The answer is more interesting than the fear: AI made fake content cheaper and more common, but voters who asked AI a...
At least 23 states considered laws governing ICE and schools this year
At least 23 states considered legislation this year governing how immigration enforcement officers can interact with K-12 public schools, reflecting disagreement over access policies following federal policy changes.
How Scott Colom defied the odds to go from DA to Mississippi’s Democratic U.S. senator
Scott Colom, a Mississippi district attorney, won a U.S. Senate seat against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by approximately 5,000 votes, marking a significant upset in a traditionally conservative state.
Florida St Patrick’s Day parade cancelled over Republican anti-DEI law, causing outrage
Florida’s Delray Beach canceled its St. Patrick’s Day parade due to a new Republican anti-DEI law, but the mayor is working to restore it using private funding for 2027.
How angry parents helped flip Texas: ‘People don’t like for their kids to be messed with’
Democratic candidates won multiple Texas education races, including state board positions, citing voter anger over voucher programs, Bible curriculum incorporation, and social studies standards that critics say marginalize slavery and Islam.
Former death row prisoners call Byron Donalds to halt future Florida executions
Three exonerated death row prisoners in Florida urged incoming governor Byron Donalds to halt executions and review 235 condemned cases, citing the state’s record execution pace and history of wrongful convictions.
Trump says no deal needed on Iran war and orders Vance to focus on domestic issues
Trump says the US no longer seeks a deal with Iran and has redirected Vice President Vance to focus on domestic issues rather than continuing diplomatic negotiations.
Senators don’t always share bill text online before votes. They should, advocates say
Open governance advocates are urging the Senate to post bill and amendment text online before votes occur, citing transparency gaps that currently leave the public, press, and some government agencies without timely access to legislative information.
Democrats lambast absent peers after Republicans block Hegseth impeachment attempt
Democrats criticized eleven absent colleagues whose missed votes Tuesday allowed Republicans to block an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by a narrow margin.
House effectively ends Hegseth impeachment. And, 3 men accused of plotting U.K. attacks
The House voted to send impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively ending the effort. Meanwhile, three men have been indicted on terrorism-related charges linked to Iran.
‘A tremendous step backwards’: US could lose measles elimination status under RFK Jr’s leadership
The US faces potential loss of measles elimination status this week amid the worst outbreak in 35 years, with over 5,400 cases and several deaths reported nationally.
Marco Rubio reportedly spent over $1.2m of taxpayer money traveling to son’s football games
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent over $1.2 million in taxpayer money on military flights to watch his son play college football at the University of Florida, according to a Washington Post investigation.
Democrat says Trump has ‘something to hide’ after White House threatens oversight efforts
A Democratic congressional oversight chair said Trump has “something to hide” after the White House threatened criminal investigations over planned legislative scrutiny of the administration.
How a small, newly socialist US city became the second to vote to cut ties with Israel
Providence became the second US city to vote to divest from Israel, with 75% of voters approving a measure restricting city investments in countries engaged in genocide, apartheid, and military occupation.
Bernie Sanders says he will not back Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
Bernie Sanders announced he will not support Chuck Schumer’s reelection as Democratic Senate leader, joining other Democrats calling for fresh party leadership following recent elections.
Who is Jim Jordan? Pugnacious Trump ideologue to lead diminished Republican ranks
Jim Jordan, an Ohio Republican and Trump ally, was elected Tuesday to lead House Republicans as they adjust to being the minority party with significantly reduced numbers in Congress.
Federal judge allows Trump’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against BBC to proceed
A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC can proceed, finding the broadcaster’s editing of his comments before January 6 potentially constituted actual malice.
Both sides now? Critics slam DOJ moves to dismiss convictions of Trump allies
The Justice Department is seeking to dismiss contempt of Congress charges against Steve Bannon, drawing criticism that it follows a pattern of dismissing cases against Trump allies without adversarial argument.
The Democratic Party gained power across the country in the midterms. Now what?
Democrats achieved substantial gains in midterm elections, securing one of their largest congressional majorities in a generation and flipping numerous House districts and Senate seats, particularly in traditionally Republican-leaning communities.
Tech’s biggest names sank a tax on billionaires’ wealth with $425m and a familiar playbook
California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires, after tech industry leaders spent nearly $425 million opposing it, marking the state’s most expensive opposition campaign.
White supremacist Nick Fuentes linked to college Republican group, records show
Records show a college Republican coalition routed its email through a Microsoft account controlled by white nationalist Nick Fuentes, revealing an operational link between the far-right activist and student Republican groups.
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California Bill to Prevent Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is on the rise and has become the second leading cause of workplace fatalities in America. To attempt to address the issue head-on, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill No. 553 on September 20, 2023. This bill makes...
Washington State Works to Combat Rising Traffic Deaths
In recent years, Washington State has witnessed a troubling increase in traffic fatalities, prompting officials to implement measures to reduce the number of accidents and improve road safety. The state reported 750 traffic fatalities in 2022. Spokane county has seen...
5 Things to Know If You’ve Been Charged with a Firearms Crime
Whether you are a gun owner facing accusations of improper storage or usage or have been charged with a more serious crime, such as assault with a deadly weapon, it is essential to understand your rights and options. In addition to the criminal justice system,...
What’s Behind the Increase in Fatal Accidents?
The new statistics for automobile accident deaths are out and the news isn’t good. The country saw fatal accidents rise in 2022 when experts thought they might decrease. The pandemic in 2020 significantly skewed accident data, but experts believed the pattern that...