Politics & Policy
Image
Two people have died from parasite linked to iceberg lettuce
There have been 11,234 cases reported in the latest outbreak as of Monday, Michigan health officials reported, and 193 people have been hospitalized with infections.
Image
DHS touts deportation of gang members as ICE roundups intensify
The roundup comes as ICE detentions reached a new monthly high of 46,000 in June alone.
Image
Maryland Democrats begin redistricting special session
The session is likely to address a constitutional amendment that would allow a redrawn map to survive judicial scrutiny.
Image
Pence joins George Mason University as professor
“It’s a privilege to join the Schar School as Professor of Practice,” former Vice President Mike Pence said
Image
Texas A&M president to resign Friday over backlash regarding viral gender ideology video
Texas A&M Chancellor Glenn Hegar said the board has received Welsh's resignation, but his last day will be on Friday. An interim president has not yet been announced.
Image
CDC advisory panel votes to push measles vaccine recommendation to 4-years-old
The ACIP is expected to vote on several key recommendations during two-days of meetings this week, including recommendations regarding the COVID-19 vaccination, which will be debated on Friday.
Image
Chairman of NY Democratic Party declines to endorse Mamdani for NYC mayor
Jacobs said he opposes Mamdani's views on Israel and democratic socialism, along with disagreeing on how to address income disparity in the state. Jacobs' decision comes after New York's Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul did endorse Mamdani.
Image
Tuition increase on the horizon for new in-state students in NC
Citing inflation, the chair of the UNC University System governing board, Wendy Murphy, on Thursday gave a green light to system schools to request “moderate” tuition increases of up to 3% for in-state students.
Image
Military helicopter crashes near Army Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington
“We have been advised that the military lost contact with a helicopter in the area,” the Thurston County sheriff’s office said
Image
Trump gloats over ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel
Much of the discourse online involved conservatives echoing left-wing retorts in response to their own cancellations years prior.
Image
Harris says Buttigieg was 'first choice' for 2024 running mate, but 'was too big of a risk'
Pete Buttigieg “would have been an ideal partner — if I were a straight white man,” Kamala Harris said
Image
Survey: Teachers not optimistic about the future of education
The 2025 Back to School Survey conducted by the CEA pulled answers from 1,000 teachers across all states, with a majority having taught for over 20 years. The survey showed teachers' concerns on topics such as mental health, distractions and student behavior.
Image
You Vote: In what city should the GOP hold its first ever midterm convention in 2026?
Both major political parties hold national conventions during presidential elections every four years, but do not hold midterm conventions, which would focus on congressional and statewide elections.