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Rep. Jim Costa Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Advances Toward Interns as Ethics Probe Ends in Dismissal
The California Democrat's complaint was dismissed by House Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Conduct, though the allegations come amid broader scrutiny of congressional misconduct.
OpenAI Co-Founder Testifies Musk Threatened Him During 2017 Dispute over Company Control
Greg Brockman's testimony in Oakland federal court is central to Musk's lawsuit seeking to undo OpenAI's transition to a for-profit business.
DHS Blames Virginia Officials After Illegal Immigrant Accused of Child Rape Released by Local Authorities
Acting DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis called the case a result of sanctuary policies, while Gov. Spanberger has maintained Virginia is not a sanctuary state.
Samuel Alito Halts Appeals Court Ruling Blocking Mail-Order Abortion Pills
Justice grants administrative stay through May 11 while full Supreme Court considers emergency petitions from drugmakers.
Alito Pauses Abortion Pill Restrictions for One Week
The temporary hold restores expanded access to mifepristone while the Supreme Court considers a lower court's ruling that would have required in-person doctor visits.
Salary Isn't Everything: Why Flexibility to Work Remotely Is the Future of Work
New revealed-preference research finds tech workers value remote flexibility at roughly 25 percent of total compensation, reshaping how companies structure pay and retention strategies.
The Hill Announces Live Primary Night Coverage for Indiana and Ohio Races
Decision Desk HQ experts will provide real-time results and analysis during the 2.5-hour broadcast covering competitive 2026 primary contests.
DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center, Accusing Nonprofit of Funneling Millions to Extremist Groups
The federal indictment marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's scrutiny of civil rights organizations and could set a precedent affecting similar groups nationwide.
Justice Department Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center Over Alleged Fraud, Money Laundering
The civil rights organization that tracks extremist groups is charged with funneling more than $3 million to entities including the Ku Klux Klan, according to federal prosecutors.
Biden Endorses Dan Koh in Massachusetts Congressional Primary, Warns 'Everything We Did for Ordinary People Is Now in Jeopardy'
The former president's rare primary intervention comes as Rep. Seth Moulton vacates the seat to run for Senate and Democrats debate how to counter Trump's policy agenda.