The group policing future bets on sports or elections now faces tough questions. Recent moves suggest its leaders favor companies tied to high-profile political figures over fair play. In letters sent mid-2026, a senator asked why enforcement actions dropped sharply after leadership changed. Teams o
Health officials visited the kitchen and storage rooms at a detention center on May 28. They reported that these areas looked clean and did not show any signs of rodents or other pests at the time of their visit. The report also mentioned that food was not kept at the right temperatures, which could
If Democrats take over the House, they plan to dig into actions taken by Trump’s administration. This isn’t just about pointing fingers—it’s about following through on oversight duties Congress has avoided for over a year. Rep. Jared Huffman says investigations won’t wait, even if Trump leaves offic
A sudden leadership shuffle at America’s intelligence agencies has thrown a wrench into a critical surveillance law that Congress must update by the end of the week. The twist? The temporary replacement for the outgoing intelligence chief has no background in national security. Bill Pulte, currently
In Alaska, two state agencies—Health and Family Services—have the power to check on psychiatric hospitals every year. They can also investigate complaints from patients or their families. This setup sounds like a promise to protect people who are sick with mental illness. The law also says that pat
Last month, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security scrapped nearly all unapproved contracts from the previous secretary’s era. This shake-up came after fresh leadership took over and politicians started questioning how money was being spent. During a congressional meeting, the new secretary expla
The U. S. government just changed the rules for powerful AI tools. Instead of waiting for these systems to hit the market, officials now want a sneak peek—up to a month early. President Trump signed an order asking AI companies to hand over their most advanced models for review before wider release.
Federal agencies have suddenly blocked nearly twenty-one million dollars in science grants at the University of California, Berkeley. The reason given? Some researchers did not tell the government about outside money they received, mostly from friendly countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, a
Michigan lawmakers are taking a hard look at how the state protects kids in mental health hospitals after an audit called protections "not enough. " Officials from the Office of Recipient Rights faced tough questions last week about delays in handling serious complaints. One big issue? Nearly a thir
NaphCare, a Birmingham‑based health firm, landed a $500 million Alabama prison contract after the state cut ties with YesCare over financial woes. The new deal follows a series of complaints in other states. New York banned the company for five years, citing unpaid wages and fatal incidents at a pr
