ICE Policy Change: No Longer Tracking Deaths After Detainee Release
ICE has decided to stop reporting deaths of detainees within 30 days of their release, sparking controversy and concern among advocates.
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The UFC Freedom 250 event and Trump’s complex relationship with Pride Month
The upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House lawn promises a unique gathering of muscular athletes and military personnel, sparking…
California bill seeks to reinstate LGBTQ+ youth routing on 988 lifeline
California legislators introduced AB 1540 to rebuild a dedicated pathway on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth, seeking federal…
Investigation looks at George Santos trades on Kalshi tied to State of the Union attendance
A federal inquiry is probing whether George Santos traded on a prediction market about his attendance at the State of the Union…
Faculty survey finds widespread disruption after Texas Tech restricts gender and sexuality instruction
A Faculty Senate survey at Texas Tech University shows many instructors altered teaching and research after chancellors issued guidance limiting references to…
Court panel signals constitutional problems with transgender military policy
A federal appeals court said the Defense Department policy targeting transgender identity looks driven by hostility rather than legitimate military needs, keeping…
Court rules only Congress can rename the Kennedy Center
A federal judge has instructed the Kennedy Center to remove President Donald Trump's name, concluding trustees lacked authority to rename the federally…
Buttigieg edges Newsom in early Democratic primary polling snapshot
An Emerson College poll places Pete Buttigieg at the top of a divided Democratic primary field, with Gavin Newsom close behind and…
James Talarico and trans rights: what his remarks reveal about the Texas Senate contest
A clear-eyed summary of James Talarico's public remarks on gender, his defense of trans youth, and how those statements are being used…
How a Democratic X post sparked a viral backlash and political uproar
A blunt online reply from the official Democrats account to a misleading attack on a Texas Senate nominee turned into a viral…
Why the Department of Labor email about DEI reporting matters
A recent internal email at the Department of Labor urged employees to file whistleblower reports over diversity, equity, and inclusion activities, sparking…
How Adam Mockler turned a CNN moment into a Gen Z media playbook
A rising creator, Adam Mockler turned a red carpet remark into a viral CNN moment that highlights generational shifts in political media
Trans candidate Bentley Hudgins wins decisive Democratic primary in Georgia
After a decisive primary victory, Bentley Hudgins brings lived experience, community organizing, and a focus on local infrastructure to a historic candidacy
Trans activist Bentley Hudgins wins Democratic primary in Atlanta-area district
A decisive primary victory in a deep-blue district positions Bentley Hudgins to convert neighborhood organizing into practical policy
Allred wins Democratic runoff in Dallas-centered 33rd District
Colin Allred unseated Rep. Julie Johnson in a hard-fought Democratic runoff in Texas' reshaped 33rd District, signaling a shift in local representation…
Politics & Policy Ex-pastor says UFO sightings are demonic deceptions; ties to Pentagon invitations
A pastor invited to pray at the Pentagon claims many UFO sightings are the devil's handiwork, prompting debate about UAP, government interest,…
Politics & Policy Did Smith College’s honorary degree to Rachel Levine spark a federal Title IX investigation?
An exploration of how a complaint over an honorary degree led to a broader federal challenge to transgender inclusion at Smith College
Politics & Policy Health secretary Wes Streeting steps down amid controversy over puberty blockers
Wes Streeting resigned from the cabinet on May 14, 2026, citing lost confidence in Keir Starmer and amid debate over trans healthcare
Politics & Policy FBI director Kash Patel grilled over drinking claims, arrest statistics and internal probes
FBI director Kash Patel clashed with Senator Chris Van Hollen over claims of excessive drinking and contested reports that the bureau overstated…
Politics & Policy Sean Duffy’s road trip show prompts questions about paternity leave and sponsorship
A new television project involving Secretary Sean Duffy has reopened discussions about the balance between public service, family time, and outside funding…
Politics & Policy Tusk pledges swift recognition of same-sex marriages performed in other EU states
Poland's government has committed to implement European and national court rulings that oblige recognition of same-sex marriages conducted elsewhere in the EU,…
Politics & Policy Sean Duffy reality show draws scrutiny over travel, sponsors and ethics
A Transportation Secretary’s YouTube series filmed with his family has set off a controversy about ethics, taxpayer use and political tone
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No pay PrEP & PEP plan: Schlossberg proposes free HIV prevention nationwide
Jack Schlossberg, running in New York's 12th District, proposes a two-part plan to eliminate patient costs for PrEP and PEP and create…
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No Pay PrEP & PEP plan: Schlossberg proposes free HIV prevention at point of care
Jack Schlossberg, running in New York’s 12th District primary, proposes a two-part plan to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for HIV prevention and establish…
Politics & Policy Kash Patel under fire: alcohol allegations, leaked photos, and legal fights
Why questions about Kash Patel's fitness to lead the FBI keep growing amid lawsuits, leaks, and internal investigations