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Broadband grants paused as critics allege favoritism toward Elon Musk’s Starlink
Texas paused disbursement of billions in federal broadband funds following allegations that the state’s broadband office favored Elon Musk’s Starlink, prompting lawmakers to announce an audit.
Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
Republicans see Minnesota’s government fraud scandal involving hundreds of millions of dollars as an opportunity to gain ground in the traditionally Democratic state ahead of this fall’s elections.
Wisconsin Democrats chose a middle path – will it lead to victory in November?
David Crowley, Milwaukee’s county executive, narrowly won Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary over progressive Francesca Hong, backed by outgoing Governor Tony Evers in a high-stakes battleground state race.
Democrats gathering to give final approval to 2028 presidential primary calendar
Democrats are finalizing their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, moving South Carolina to first place and reshuffling early contests to prioritize states with more diverse populations ahead of a wide-open race.
These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
A Nevada focus group of swing voters who supported Biden then Trump showed openness to socialist candidates, with 10 of 12 saying they wouldn’t automatically judge politicians identifying as socialist.
Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida
David Jolly, a former Republican turned Democrat, is running for Florida governor as he seeks to prove Democrats can win in a state that has shifted significantly rightward in recent years.
Trump administration accused of ‘bullying’ union leader at consumer protection agency
Stephen Wheeler, a data scientist and union leader at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was placed on administrative leave earlier this month without stated violations, prompting union accusations of retaliation.
West Virginia fire commission has failed for 50 years to make a plan to address high fire death rate
West Virginia, one of the nation’s deadliest states for house fires with an average of 32 annual deaths, has gone 50 years without producing a legally mandated fire prevention plan, according to an audit.
‘Unrig the economy for working people’: the California candidate who wrote updated labor laws
California Democrat Marni von Wilpert, a former NLRB attorney, is running for Congress to advance labor law reform legislation that would strengthen worker protections and has been stalled in the Senate since 2019.
Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy
President Trump is visiting California and Nevada to raise funds for Republicans and highlight economic and security contrasts with Democrats ahead of November congressional elections.
Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese datacenter components
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a ban on US imports of new Chinese datacenter components, including optical transceivers, as officials work to address rapid AI development in China.
Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds
A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration improperly terminated billions in clean energy funds, handing a victory to nonprofits managing the program despite the decision being temporarily held pending potential Supreme Court intervention.
Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton was sworn in as US director of national intelligence following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing where he declined to acknowledge that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a moratorium on data center approvals pending regulatory audits of facilities seeking grid connection, citing insufficient public information about their operations and impacts.
Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro moved to dismiss charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying newly produced evidence showed he was not responsible for the damage.
El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call
Abdul El-Sayed held a narrow lead over Congresswoman Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, with the race remaining too close to call as ballots continued counting early Wednesday.
Trump administration has refunded 60% of $165bn taken in illegal tariffs
The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion, or 60% of $165 billion collected from tariffs that the US Supreme Court ruled illegal, according to customs officials.
Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOP
Primary elections across five states showed mixed results for Democrats and victories for Trump-endorsed Republican candidates, while ballot initiatives in Missouri and Kansas rejected Republican-backed proposals.
Michigan Democrats pick between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primary
Michigan Democrats voted in a Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner facing Republican Mike Rogers in November.
FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get broad backing in lawsuit against administration
Three FBI agents fired for investigating Trump’s 2020 election efforts have received backing from thousands of agency employees and outside legal groups challenging the terminations as politically motivated and unconstitutional.
Vivek Ramaswamy is struggling to connect with voters. Can Ohio’s Indian community help?
Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who is of Indian heritage, seeks support from Ohio’s Indian American community ahead of the November election, though his campaign has faced recent difficulties.
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Lockout Law Is Finally Passed by Parliament Amid Much Controversy
A new law passed through the Australian Parliament earlier this week that has been met with a great deal of controversy. Though many members of Parliament disagreed with the State Government’s controversial law, it still managed to pass. According to the new law, the...
What Constitutes a Wrongful Death?
You may be familiar with the term wrongful death and have questioned what constitutes the legal standard for this type of determination. According to Patterson PC, wrongful death specialists, it is important to understand what constitutes a wrongful death and how such...
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