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Michigan Senate Leader Asks DOJ to Investigate Whitmer Over $20 Million Fraud Scheme

The request comes after Democratic Gov. Whitmer's ally, Fay Beydoun, was charged with 16 felony counts for allegedly misusing a $20 million state grant.

By James Callahan · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Graham Platner's Deleted Reddit Posts Show Support for Antifa Violence, Comments About Killing

The Maine Democratic Senate nominee wrote in 2013 that people sometimes need to be killed and has since apologized for the resurfaced posts.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Trump Administration Appoints Congressman's Wife as Acting Surgeon General Amid Confirmation Delays

Stephanie Haridopolos, a family physician married to Rep. Mike Haridopolos, will carry out surgeon general duties while the White House seeks Senate confirmation for its latest nominee.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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Acting ICE Director's GEO Group Ties Draw Calls for Senate Confirmation Amid Expanded Detention Funding

David Venturella oversaw $45 billion in new detention funding after receiving an ethics waiver related to his former employer, which houses 86 percent of ICE detainees.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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College Students Are Booing Commencement Speakers Celebrating AI, But the Wave of Hate Hasn't Stopped Them From Using It to Cheat on Their Exams

Reports from multiple campuses indicate growing tensions between graduating students and tech industry speakers who have championed artificial intelligence developments.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Tony Guy Wins Republican Nomination for U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District

Guy secured the GOP nomination in a district that has seen shifting political dynamics in recent election cycles.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Rep. Mike Collins Advances to Georgia GOP Senate Runoff With Derek Dooley

The two Republicans will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November after neither secured a majority in Tuesday's primary.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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Disbarred Attorney Set To Testify Before Senate On Sports Betting Integrity Owes $1.9M In Restitution

Harry Levant, who stole nearly $2 million from clients to finance his gambling addiction, is scheduled to appear as a Democratic witness at a Senate hearing on the social costs of legalized sports wagering.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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Longtime News Anchor-Turned House Candidate Janelle Stelson Wins Democratic Primary in Pennsylvania

Stelson, who nearly unseated Rep. Scott Perry in 2024 by a few thousand votes, faces the Freedom Caucus chairman again in November.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Advances Resolution to End Iran War as GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy Flips to Support

The 50-47 procedural vote marks the first time Cassidy has backed the measure after repeatedly opposing it, adding a fifth Republican senator to the "yes" column.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 4 min read