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Former Missouri Lawmaker Wins Back $22,500 Seized After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Cole County judge ruled the Missouri House lacked authority to deduct salary for investigation costs, saying rules could not be changed after the fact.
Four House Members Face Pressure to Resign or Expel in Rare Congressional Trend
The unusual clustering of embattled lawmakers has sparked debate over party discipline and ethical standards in Congress.
Fewer Approve of Trump's Handling of Economy
Approval drops to 30% as gas prices rise amid Iran war; 73% now describe economy as poor
Kalshi Fines and Suspends Three Politicians for Political Insider Trading
Prediction market fined candidates between $539 and $6,229 for trading on their own races during primary campaigns.
Massie Says $10M Wasted in Kentucky GOP Primary, Compares Spending to Virginia Redistricting
The Kentucky Republican incumbent criticized spending against his campaign ahead of the May 19 primary, where Trump has endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein.
Virginia Republicans Blame Party Leadership After Narrow Redistricting Loss
Democrats outspent Republicans by roughly three-to-one margin, with Virginians for Fair Elections raising $64 million ahead of Tuesday's vote.
Cairo 3D Printer Housing Project Fails After $1.1M Investment, Cracked Walls and FBI Probe
The single duplex built with the industrial printer remains unfinished in the southern Illinois town that desperately needs housing.
Mother's Instagram Account Banned for Alleged Child Exploitation After 14 Years of Posts
Meta's AI moderation system flagged Ashley Kavcak's private account despite posts showing only family photos, sparking a wave of similar false bans affecting thousands of users.
Virginians Approve Democrat-Led Redistricting Effort in Statewide Referendum
The vote marks a shift in how Virginia draws its congressional and legislative maps, with supporters calling it more transparent and opponents raising concerns about political advantage.
DOJ, EPA File Civil Complaint Against DC Water Over 240 Million Gallon Potomac River Sewage Spill
The Jan. 19 collapse of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line is being called the largest wastewater spill in U.S. history, prompting federal and state legal action.