Policy

Trump's Deep NSF Cuts and Leadership Vacuum Threaten U.S. Scientific Edge

The National Science Foundation is grappling with severe budget and staffing cuts, a prolonged leadership vacuum, and a

Apr 19

Policy

Education Department's Dismantling Accelerates with English Learner Office Closure

The Department of Education is moving to close the Office of English Language Acquisition, marking another step in a yea

Apr 19

Policy

New York STEM Program Faces Constitutional Lawsuit Over Race-Based Eligibility Rules

A federal lawsuit alleges New York's Science and Technology Entry Program uses discriminatory race-based eligibility rul

Apr 18

Policy

Summer '100 Deadliest Days' Sees Teen Driver Fatalities Spike 17.2% Nationwide

Teen driver fatalities have surged 17.2% over two years, with summer months posing the greatest danger. Texas, Californi

Apr 18

Policy

Ford Recalls 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks Over Safety-Critical Transmission Defect

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks manufactured between 2014 and 2017. The re

Apr 18

Policy

White House Budget Pushes TSA Privatization Amid Airport Security Debate

The Biden administration's budget proposal to mandate private screening at hundreds of small airports has reignited a fi

Apr 18

Policy

Economic Insecurity Drives Sharp Decline in Black Fertility Rates

New CDC data reveals Black women experienced the steepest fertility decline of any racial group, a trend directly linked

Apr 18

Policy

Trump Administration Unfreezes $18B for NYC Transit After MTA Lawsuit, Cites DEI Concessions

The Trump administration agreed to release federal funds for NYC's Second Avenue Subway extension following an MTA lawsu

Apr 17

Policy

NJ Transit Defends $150 World Cup Train Fare Amid Political Backlash Over FIFA Costs

NJ Transit will charge $150 for round-trip train service to World Cup matches, a massive premium over the standard $12.9

Apr 17

Policy

FAA Imposes Summer Flight Caps at O'Hare to Mitigate Construction, Staffing Crises

The Federal Aviation Administration is imposing a significant cap on daily departures at Chicago O'Hare International Ai

Apr 17

Policy

FAA's Gamer Recruitment Drive Draws Thousands of Applicants in Hours

The Federal Aviation Administration's targeted hiring campaign recruiting video gamers for air traffic controller positi

Apr 17

Policy

Senate Approves 10-Day FISA Stopgap After House GOP Revolt Derails Long-Term Deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of the government's warrantless surveillance powers under FISA, sending the bill

Apr 17

Policy

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration's Bid to Block Hawaii Climate Suit Against Oil Giants

A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit aimed at preventing Hawaii from pursuing climate litiga

Apr 17

Policy

Trump's Fraud Crackdown Risks Harming Disability Services, Advocates Warn

The Trump administration's focus on fraud in safety net programs must be precisely targeted to avoid devastating legitim

Apr 17

Policy

Jury Finds Live Nation-Ticketmaster Guilty of Monopoly, Setting Stage for Major Penalties

A federal jury has ruled that Live Nation-Ticketmaster operated an illegal monopoly over major U.S. venues. The landmark

Apr 17

Policy

Mamdani's Municipal Grocery Plan Faces Backlash Over Economic Impact, Feasibility

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to launch a network of city-run grocery stores faces mounting opposition from local retailer

Apr 17

Policy

House GOP Revolt Sinks FISA 702 Extension After Late-Night Negotiations Collapse

House Republican leadership failed to pass a five-year extension of key surveillance powers early Friday after a revolt

Apr 17

Policy

House GOP Strikes Late-Night FISA 702 Deal, Adding Warrant Requirement to Five-Year Extension

House Republican leaders have brokered a last-minute deal with party rebels to extend Section 702 surveillance authority

Apr 17