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Reporters Seek Stories From Former ARC Clients and Staff as Kentucky Medicaid Investigation Continues
The Lexington Herald-Leader and ProPublica are collecting firsthand accounts about the state's largest residential addiction treatment provider, which has denied allegations of false billing.
House Democrats Announce Legislative Agenda Targeting Energy Costs Following Gas Price Increases
The effort comes as nationwide average gas prices hit $4.00 per gallon, with Democrats pointing to Republican votes last July that eliminated funding for an energy production plan.
Mamdani Defends Extending Class Size Deadline While NYC Spends $4.3 Billion on Migrants
The mayor's 2027 budget allocates $1.5 billion for classrooms and $122 million for new teachers, but the city remains $13 billion behind its legally mandated class size targets.
Charlamagne tha God Criticizes $1.8B IRS Settlement Fund as 'Blatant Corruption'
The 'Breakfast Club' co-host called on Americans to protest the DOJ fund created as part of Trump's settlement with the tax agency.
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.