Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to overhaul early education program Head Start by eliminating many federal regulations.
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People with disabilities fear service cuts as Trump’s DOJ questions legal protections
The stage is set for a legal fight between advocates, states, and the federal government.
Legal aid groups alarmed as Trump administration awards $150M migrant child contract to Texas firm
The year-long contract with Burke Law Group begins August 15.
GOP Rep. Max Miller resists pressure to drop reelection bid as party anxiety grows over abuse claims
Miller’s determination to push ahead comes as a Monday deadline looms for replacing him on the November ballot should he change his mind.
Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar’s tumble in 13th District race
McKinney’s win almost assures that Detroit, a majority Black city, will have its first Black representative in Congress since 2022.
Texas judge rules that law regulating firearm suppressors and some guns can’t be enforced
The ruling allows firearm owners to buy silencers, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and other covered firearms without registering for them.
US moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The group, Network for Hope, says it complies with all federal safety rules and will appeal the decision.
Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote
A Republican-led Senate committee prepares to vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment.
Man arrested at Trump golf course allegedly had earpiece, told agents he was there for ‘security detail’
Jeanine John Taele, 38, was charged with a felony count of possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle, which could carry a maximum sentence of 10 years.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 54-year-old Schwartz becomes the 22nd leader of the Atlanta-based CDC, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats.