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Unions That Paralyzed New York Commute Over Pay Spent Millions on Luxury Travel, Filings Show
The five unions involved in the LIRR strike reported more than $3.2 million in 2025 spending at hotels, resorts and upscale restaurants while negotiating that workers were being underpaid.
Male Athlete Wins Three Girls Events at California Sectional Finals, Prompting Policy Debate
AB Hernandez from Jurupa Valley High School advances to state competition after dominating Division 3 girls' track events; federal lawsuit against California's policies remains pending.
Congress Could Soon Impose a $130 Annual Fee on Electric Vehicle Owners
The proposed fee is part of a broader $580 billion highway funding bill aimed at repairing the nation's deteriorating road infrastructure.
Harvard Asks Judge to Dismiss Trump Administration Antisemitism Lawsuit
The university argues the DOJ's March lawsuit is unconstitutional retaliation and fails to state a valid legal claim under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Blanche Pressed on Compensation Eligibility From DOJ's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund at Senate Hearing
The Justice Department fund, established under the Trump administration, has drawn scrutiny over who qualifies for compensation amid questions about its scope and oversight.
Newsom's 'Break the Glass' Warning Fuels Hilton Accusation Over Jungle Primary Fears
California's Republican gubernatorial frontrunner claims Democrats are exploiting jungle primary concerns to split conservative voters two weeks before the primary.
Colbert Bows Out as CBS Cancels 'The Late Show,' Raising Questions About Late-Night's Future
Stephen Colbert's departure marks the latest contraction in a late-night landscape that has become increasingly intertwined with politics during Trump's second term.
The Fashion Company Millennials Loved Just Got Bought By America's Rival
American fashion retailer Everlane sells to Chinese e-commerce giant Shein for reported $100 million, sparking debate over labor practices and American retail sovereignty.
The High-Stakes AI Race Between the World's Global Superpowers
Policy debates heat up over whether U.S. should prioritize domestic safety regulations or market-based competition in strategic technology contest with China.
Texas AG Ken Paxton's Forum Shopping Practices Draw Criticism From Legal Experts
ProPublica investigation found at least 30 cases filed by the attorney general over nine years in counties with tenuous connections to alleged violations.