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The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Why it matters: The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Silicon Valley tech firms spent tens of millions in California’s primary election to back candidates likely to oppose new regulations and taxes. This strategic investment aims to shape state policy on AI, labor, and taxation, highlighting the growing influence of private money in public decision-making.
Why it matters: Silicon Valley tech firms spent tens of millions in California’s primary election to back candidates likely to oppose new regulations and taxes. This strategic investment aims to shape state policy on AI, labor, and taxation, highlighting the growing influence of private money in public decision-making.
Tensions in the House boiled over Wednesday as Democrats and Republicans alike fumed at Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her push to pass a Lebanon war powers resolution.
Why it matters: Tensions in the House boiled over Wednesday as Democrats and Republicans alike fumed at Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her push to pass a Lebanon war powers resolution.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed on Wednesday that China is “very interested” in additional Boeing plane purchases, an issue the Trump administration plans to press when President Xi Jinping visits the United...
Why it matters: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed on Wednesday that China is “very interested” in additional Boeing plane purchases, an issue the Trump administration plans to press when President Xi Jinping visits the United...
A possible case of New World screwworm (NWS) has been detected in South Texas, where samples from two calves have been sent to a federal laboratory for testing and response teams have been deployed, according to the...
Why it matters: A possible case of New World screwworm (NWS) has been detected in South Texas, where samples from two calves have been sent to a federal laboratory for testing and response teams have been deployed, according to the...
Votes are still being counted from the California gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gomez breaks down some of the key races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Why it matters: Votes are still being counted from the California gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gomez breaks down some of the key races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The public cost is that shifts party leadership decisions from public interest to personal image, reducing transparency and accountability.
Why it matters: The public cost is that shifts party leadership decisions from public interest to personal image, reducing transparency and accountability.
The public cost is that limits competition and reinforces established power structures in government.
Why it matters: The public cost is that limits competition and reinforces established power structures in government.
The public cost is that the public risks being misled about the true state of the conflict, with lives and resources on the line and no clear path to peace or accountability.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the public risks being misled about the true state of the conflict, with lives and resources on the line and no clear path to peace or accountability.
If the Next Power Play?, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
Why it matters: If the Next Power Play?, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
The public cost is that potential misuse of public funds, weakened oversight, and erosion of trust in government contracting.
Why it matters: The public cost is that potential misuse of public funds, weakened oversight, and erosion of trust in government contracting.
The public cost is that the independence and integrity of U.S. intelligence are at risk if oversight is weakened and information is filtered for political gain.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the independence and integrity of U.S. intelligence are at risk if oversight is weakened and information is filtered for political gain.
The public cost is that signals a shift in newsroom power and editorial direction, undermining staff stability and public trust.
Why it matters: The public cost is that signals a shift in newsroom power and editorial direction, undermining staff stability and public trust.
The public cost is that if democratic Power Struggle in the Open, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
Why it matters: The public cost is that if democratic Power Struggle in the Open, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
The public cost is that “We know that data centers are becoming a large part of the conversation," first-term Democratic Attorney General Jeff Jackson said at the Council of State meeting.
Why it matters: The public cost is that “We know that data centers are becoming a large part of the conversation," first-term Democratic Attorney General Jeff Jackson said at the Council of State meeting.
The public cost is that if loyalty Over Experience?, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
Why it matters: The public cost is that if loyalty Over Experience?, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
The public cost is that the Northern District of California federal court’s YouTube page will host the livestream when Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is on the bench, around 8 a.m.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the Northern District of California federal court’s YouTube page will host the livestream when Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is on the bench, around 8 a.m.
Congress temporarily extended a controversial surveillance power under FISA. The move keeps a major spying tool alive, even as critics warn it can sweep up Americans’ data witho...
Why it matters: Congress temporarily extended a controversial surveillance power under FISA. The move keeps a major spying tool alive, even as critics warn it can sweep up Americans’ data witho...
A Manhattan jury found that Live Nation acted like an illegal monopoly and overcharged concertgoers. The verdict matters because Ticketmaster is a gatekeeper for live entertainm...
Why it matters: A Manhattan jury found that Live Nation acted like an illegal monopoly and overcharged concertgoers. The verdict matters because Ticketmaster is a gatekeeper for live entertainm...
ICE officers shot a man multiple times, and the two sides are already telling very different stories about why it happened. That matters because this is not just a local patrol...
Why it matters: ICE officers shot a man multiple times, and the two sides are already telling very different stories about why it happened. That matters because this is not just a local patrol...
Senator Ed Markey's investigation into autonomous vehicles reveals troubling safety and transparency issues. This matters now as the reliance on remote assistance in self-drivin...
Why it matters: Senator Ed Markey's investigation into autonomous vehicles reveals troubling safety and transparency issues. This matters now as the reliance on remote assistance in self-drivin...
A Lexington 1 school board vice chair has resigned after her husband’s arrest. The resignation lands in the middle of a public trust problem: when the people running schools are...
Why it matters: A Lexington 1 school board vice chair has resigned after her husband’s arrest. The resignation lands in the middle of a public trust problem: when the people running schools are...
Naperville schools are dealing with a threat investigation while local board decisions keep shaping how the district responds. That matters because school safety is not just abo...
Why it matters: Naperville schools are dealing with a threat investigation while local board decisions keep shaping how the district responds. That matters because school safety is not just abo...
The Kansas City, Kansas school board is facing fresh questions about curriculum expectations and basic communication. That matters because when a school board cannot clearly exp...
Why it matters: The Kansas City, Kansas school board is facing fresh questions about curriculum expectations and basic communication. That matters because when a school board cannot clearly exp...
A House ethics panel says Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations. The finding matters because it puts congressional accountability and public trust on t...
Why it matters: A House ethics panel says Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations. The finding matters because it puts congressional accountability and public trust on t...
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education has been found to have violated Maryland’s Open Meetings Act during redistricting talks. That matters because school boundaries decide...
Why it matters: The Anne Arundel County Board of Education has been found to have violated Maryland’s Open Meetings Act during redistricting talks. That matters because school boundaries decide...
A South Carolina Republican is pushing a new federal rule that would force election vendors to disclose more about who they are and who owns them. The fight matters because it c...
Why it matters: A South Carolina Republican is pushing a new federal rule that would force election vendors to disclose more about who they are and who owns them. The fight matters because it c...
Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a bill that would keep public notices tied to print newspapers instead of moving them fully online. The fight is not just about format. It is...
Why it matters: Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a bill that would keep public notices tied to print newspapers instead of moving them fully online. The fight is not just about format. It is...
Seattle Public Schools is rolling out a new SaferWatch app and phone system for emergency reporting, anonymous tips, and schoolwide alerts. The district says the tool is federal...
Why it matters: Seattle Public Schools is rolling out a new SaferWatch app and phone system for emergency reporting, anonymous tips, and schoolwide alerts. The district says the tool is federal...
The Pentagon is removing media offices after a federal judge blocked new limits on press access. The move matters because it puts government transparency and court authority on...
Why it matters: The Pentagon is removing media offices after a federal judge blocked new limits on press access. The move matters because it puts government transparency and court authority on...
A technical error at the IRS is obscuring $51 million in campaign contributions tied to state election groups. That matters because when the money trail goes fuzzy, voters, watc...
Why it matters: A technical error at the IRS is obscuring $51 million in campaign contributions tied to state election groups. That matters because when the money trail goes fuzzy, voters, watc...
Animal activists in Wisconsin are pushing to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms after years of complaints about how the dogs were treated. The case matters because it exposes a b...
Why it matters: Animal activists in Wisconsin are pushing to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms after years of complaints about how the dogs were treated. The case matters because it exposes a b...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh about possible ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The clash matters because the Fed is supposed to be r...
Why it matters: Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh about possible ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The clash matters because the Fed is supposed to be r...
The Rappahannock School Board is stuck in a budget fight because insurance costs are climbing. That delay matters because every missed week can squeeze school services, staffing...
Why it matters: The Rappahannock School Board is stuck in a budget fight because insurance costs are climbing. That delay matters because every missed week can squeeze school services, staffing...