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Senators Push Federal Regulator to Prove School Bus Safety Data Is Accurate
Democratic lawmakers are demanding documents from FMCSA after a ProPublica/WBUR investigation found dozens of deadly crashes missing from Transdev's federal safety record.
Fetterman Says He Remains a Democrat but Questions Whether the Party Is Still Pro-Israel
The Pennsylvania senator's comments during an NBC Meet the Press appearance mark a notable departure from traditional Democratic Party positions on Israel.
Videos Show Immigration Officers Using Racial Slurs During Traffic Stops: ACLU Filing
The civil liberties organization released footage as part of a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Returns Before Congress Under Subpoena, Invokes Fifth Amendment Over 100 Times
The retired immunologist who led pandemic responses under two presidents faced questioning about COVID-19 origins, school closures, and vaccine mandates.
Beshear Says Replacing Martin as DNC Chief Before Midterms Would 'Put Far Too Much at Risk'
The Kentucky governor, a potential 2028 contender, voiced support for the current DNC chair's leadership through the upcoming election cycle.
Beshear Challenges CNN to Call McConnell Live on Air After Extended Absence
The Kentucky Democrat says a live appearance would address more than 40 days of speculation about the senator's health following a medical emergency.
Netanyahu Vows Visit New York Despite Mayor's Call for His Arrest
The Israeli prime minister said he will travel to the city in September, defying NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani who cited an ICC arrest warrant issued in 2024.
Fetterman Brands New Socialist Favorite 'Pontiac Platner' after 'Ogre' Dig
The Pennsylvania senator responded to El-Sayed's comments about putting an ogre on a pike by accusing the Michigan candidate of leading the party's pro-Hamas wing.
Americans Split on Democratic Socialism Understanding, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Shows
27% of respondents said democratic socialists hold at least several valid beliefs, while 50% disagreed and 23% were unsure, according to the survey.
Fauci Is In a Trap of His Own Making
The longtime public health official faces scrutiny over his handling of gain-of-function research funding and early pandemic guidance.