FEDERAL OVERSIGHT

Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Arkansas Pushes for Less Federal Control Over Schools

Arkansan leaders want to cut back on rules set by the U. S. Department of Education, saying they block progress in local schools. They have asked parents and teachers to share their thoughts by May 7 before sending three requests for special permission. The move comes as the federal agency is shrink

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

UAW Leadership Shake-Up: What's Next for the Union?

The United Auto Workers (UAW) is going through some big changes. Chris Brooks, who was a top strategist and the chief of staff to UAW President Shawn Fain, is leaving the union. This comes after a federal monitor's report said Brooks was involved in trying to take away duties from another union lead

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May 22 2025POLITICS

The U. S. Justice Department's U-Turn on Police Reforms

The Justice Department recently made a significant shift in its approach to policing. It announced plans to cancel agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville. These agreements were meant to reform their police departments after the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. These events spark

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