Policy & Law — Archive
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Albuquerque School District Spent Nearly $700,000 in COVID Relief Funds on Anti-Racism Training
America First Legal records show funds intended for learning loss recovery were used for 'Undoing Racism' workshops, a move defended by district officials as supporting student outcomes.
New Student Reading Data Offers Bright Spot on Long Road to Literacy Recovery in the US
Reading scores for grades K through 8 have cut the gap from pre-pandemic levels by one-third in the past year, marking the first significant increase after years of stagnation.
DOJ Highlights 'Fur Lives Matter' Fraud Case in Nationwide $245M Enforcement Surge
The Justice Department's 'Fraud Week' initiative resulted in over 160 indictments, spotlighting a Missouri scheme involving alleged identity theft of a pet care company.
Seton Hall Program Gives National Security Students 5-Year Head Start Amid Evolving Threats
The National Security Graduate Fellowship reports an 80% placement rate with government agencies by having students conduct real-time research for agencies like the CIA and NSA.
Residents Near Louisiana SpaceX Site Express Concerns Over Launch Frequency and Deal Terms
Local communities question environmental impact and transparency as SpaceX plans thousands of annual launches from the Cameron Parish facility.
Reporter Details High-Stakes Diplomacy and Tensions at 2026 UN General Assembly
Coverage of the annual gathering highlights renewed friction over global security, trade disputes, and the role of multilateral institutions in a fragmented world.
FBI Director Patel Says Agency Used AI to Stop School Shootings
Director Kash Patel reported a 605 percent increase in AI utilization since taking office, citing interventions in six potential school shooting incidents.
Rep. Boebert Denies Ethics Complaint Alleging Sexual Relationships With Three Aides
The filing by American Muckrakers cites House rules barring sexual relationships with supervised staff and alleges a $200,000 payment to a former district director.
Lawmakers See Waste in DOGE’s $7 Billion Buyout Costs
GAO report estimates $6.7 billion spent on administrative leave as part of Department of Government Efficiency initiatives.
Russian Election Observer Loses Consciousness During Arrest, Opposition Says
Yabloko party reports incident in St. Petersburg as police use force against observer accused of disrupting voting.