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FOIA Backlog at OPM Swells Sevenfold as Staff Cuts Slow Government Transparency Efforts
The agency that manages federal workforce data saw its information specialist ranks cut by more than half while processing times for simple requests doubled to over 84 days.
Alabama Holds Second Primary Tuesday, Leading to Confusion, Concerns About Low Turnout
The unusual scheduling comes amid ongoing redistricting disputes and voter confusion over when and where to cast ballots.
Progressives Could Score Major Wisconsin Governor Primary Win Tuesday as National Figures Stay Quiet
Front-runner Francesca Hong faces questions from some progressive leaders about her messaging and electability in a battleground state Trump won by under 30,000 votes.
ICE Puts Ankle Monitors on Haitian Migrants After TPS Expiration
Roughly 350,000 Haitians lost temporary protected status after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to terminate the program.
A Year In, Thousands of Armed Troops Have Quietly Become a Fixture of D.C. Life
The expanded military presence around the Capitol and downtown Washington marks a significant shift from previous post-inauguration deployments that typically drew down within months.
Flock Cameras Draw Standing-Room-Only Crowd in Greenwood
Residents heard from Flock Safety representatives as both supporters and critics of the license plate reader program voiced their positions at Monday's City Council meeting.
Lawmakers Split on U.S. Disaster Aid Role as Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 132
Congressional debate intensifies over foreign emergency assistance mechanisms, with progressives pushing for swift aid and conservatives demanding oversight reforms.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Announces She Is Freezing Her Eggs, Calls Decision 'Privileged'
The New York Democrat previously faced criticism for comments suggesting young people should question having children in the context of climate concerns.
Democrat AGs Should Lose Fight to Keep CNN Leftist
RealClearPolitics Opinion Column Argues State Attorneys General Overreach in Bid to Restrict News Network's Political Labeling
Fauci Made Mistakes, But His Persecution Is a Travesty
The former NIAID director faces continued scrutiny from Republican lawmakers who say he overstepped his authority during the COVID-19 pandemic.