Trump Laid Off Nearly All the Federal Workers Who Investigate Firefighter Deaths: The cuts, which are part of Trump’s slashing of the National Institute for ...
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Under Wisconsin law, transgender people who want to change their names have to publish their old and new names in a newspaper ... Show more
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Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Trump Halts Data Collection on Drug Use, Maternal Mortality, Climate Change, More
propublica.org/article/trump-doge-data-collection-hhs-epa-cdc-maternal-mortality
Idaho Created a $50M Voucher Program. Then It Cut $30M for Public Schools.: A Republican lawmaker said ending an Idaho program that helped public school students ...
propublica.org/article/idaho-vouchers-public-school-funding-cuts
Wisconsin's Name-Change Law Raises Safety Risks for Transgender People: A 167-year-old statute requires trans people to publish their old and new names in a ...
propublica.org/article/wisconsin-law-transgender-name-changes
Trump Is Spending Billions on Border Security. Some Residents Living There Lack Basic Resources.
propublica.org/article/trump-border-security-spending-texas-arizona
Key Facts: Military Control at US-Mexico Border Planned
Apr 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- The Trump administration intends to transfer the Roosevelt Reservation to military control for border security.
- Troops may detain migrants, raising potential legal challenges.
- National Guard and active-duty forces are currently stationed at the border, with possible legal implications for military deployment.
- Experts suggest that the primary mission of troops should not be border security to avoid legal complications.
The military purpose doctrine 'only applies if the law enforcement aspect is incidental.'— Elizabeth Goitein, an expert on presidential emergency powers at the Brennan Center for Justice, discussing the military's role in border security.
An Indian Drugmaker, Investigated by ProPublica Last Year, Has Recalled Two Dozen Medications Sold to U.S. Patients
propublica.org/article/glenmark-recalls-two-dozen-drugs
Nashville’s NICE Nonprofit Struggles to Support Refugees After Trump Cut Funding: After the Trump administration cut its funding, a Nashville nonprofit is ...
propublica.org/article/refugees-funding-cuts-nashville
Trump Has Yet to Answer Lawmakers About ICE Detaining Americans: Amid increasing reports that U.S. citizens have been caught up in the Trump administration's ...
propublica.org/article/trump-ice-immigration-detained-americans-congress-questions-unanswered
Trump DOJ’s Freeze on Police Reform Work Raises Fears of More Abuse: Federal investigators had identified at least eight police departments with patterns of ...
propublica.org/article/trump-doj-freeze-police-reform-abuse-phoenix-trenton-louisville-minneapolis
Key Facts: Paxton Challenges Cornyn in Senate Race
Apr 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his challenge to U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the upcoming midterm elections, marking a significant conflict within the Texas GOP.
- Paxton's candidacy poses a serious threat to Cornyn’s political career and highlights the ongoing power struggle between the party’s hardline and business-oriented factions.
- Cornyn faces increasing criticism for his support of military aid to Ukraine and his involvement in gun legislation following the Uvalde shooting.
- Early polling indicates a competitive race, with Paxton enjoying stronger approval among conservative voters compared to Cornyn.
It’s time for a change in Texas.— Ken Paxton, as he announced his Senate bid and blasted Cornyn’s 'lack of production' over his 22 years in the upper chamber.
Blue Cross Defrauded Breast Cancer Center, Must Pay $421M, Jury Finds: Blue Cross authorized mastectomies and breast reconstructions for women with cancer but ...
propublica.org/article/blue-cross-blue-shield-louisiana-insurance-lawsuit-breast-cancer-doctors
NOAA Scientists Are Cleaning Bathrooms and Reconsidering Lab Experiments After Contracts for Basic Services Expire
propublica.org/article/noaa-contracts-seattle-lab
Trump’s Plan to Kill Showerhead, Appliance Regulations Causes Chaos: Donald Trump has long railed against everything from low-flow showerheads to LED lightbulbs ...
propublica.org/article/trump-showerheads-appliances-led-lights-regulation-energy-department-chaos
After N.C. Supreme Court Race, Lawmakers Move to Stop Votes From Being Tossed: Spurred by ProPublica’s reporting, Democrats have introduced a measure designed to ...
propublica.org/article/north-carolina-supreme-court-election-discarded-votes-legislation
TIGER, the Algorithm Banning Louisiana Prisoners from Parole: A Louisiana law cedes much of the power of the parole board to an algorithm that bars thousands of ...
propublica.org/article/tiger-algorithm-louisiana-parole-calvin-alexander
How Trump’s Forest Service Cuts Could Affect Wildland Firefighting: The White House and DOGE have sought to eliminate thousands of jobs from the Forest Service ...
propublica.org/article/trump-doge-cuts-forest-service-firefighting
Key Facts: Trump's Cuts Threaten Wildfire Support Staff
Apr 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: propublica.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: propublica.org
- Cuts and hiring freezes within the Forest Service have severely weakened the wildland firefighting workforce.
- About 700 terminated employees, trained for logistical support during fires, were identified as critical to firefighting efforts.
- Staffing issues exacerbated by previous budget cuts are leading many employees to seek other job opportunities.
- A reduced legal department may hinder the Forest Service's ability to conduct necessary environmental reviews, increasing the risk of catastrophic fires.
Every time we lose a case out West, it means the Forest Service can’t do a project, at least temporarily.— A lawyer for the Department of Agriculture who worked on Forest Service projects said this in the context of the impact of staff cuts on the agency's ability to conduct projects.
N.C. Lawmakers Ask for Investigation on Money Meant for Sexual Abuse Survivors: In response to ProPublica’s reporting, a bipartisan committee of senators is ...
propublica.org/article/north-carolina-human-trafficking-commission-funding-investigation-call
More than 20,000 stillbirths occur in the U.S. each year, but 1 in 4 may be preventable.
Listen as ProPublica reporter Duaa Eldeib breaks down her ... Show more
The Real History of U.S. Income Tax: While instituting the largest tariff increase in modern history, Trump claimed that the income tax was passed for “reasons ...
propublica.org/article/history-income-tax-history-16th-amendment-trump-tariffs-great-depression
En el interior de los vuelos de deportación de ICE Air: “¿Se podría evacuar a tiempo a más de cien pasajeros encadenados?”
propublica.org/article/ice-air-vuelos-deportacion
Will Extreme Spending and Partisanship Undermine Trust in State Supreme Courts?: The millions in campaign funding poured into the Wisconsin Supreme Court ...
propublica.org/article/wisconsin-supreme-court-musk-crawford-schimel-partisanship-elections
Connecticut DMV Never Set Up System to Enforce a Century-Old Towing Law: Towing companies can sell vehicles if owners don’t reclaim them or can’t afford the fees ...
propublica.org/article/connecticut-dmv-towing-law-enforcement
Ken Paxton Won’t Face Federal Corruption Charges, Gaining Momentum for Likely Senate Run
propublica.org/article/ken-paxton-corruption-probe-justice-department-senate-race
Key Facts: Whistleblower Awarded $6.6 Million Against Ken Paxton
Apr 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
- A Travis County judge awarded $6.6 million to four former aides of Attorney General Ken Paxton who alleged wrongful termination after reporting him to the FBI.
- The plaintiffs successfully demonstrated that Paxton's office violated the Texas Whistleblower Act, resulting in compensation for lost wages and emotional distress.
- Paxton called the ruling ridiculous and intends to appeal, while the plaintiffs criticized him as lawless and shameless for admitting legal violations.
- The case arose from allegations that Paxton abused his office to assist his friend Nate Paul, leading to impeachment proceedings and subsequent trial.
"It should shock all Texans that their chief law enforcement officer, Ken Paxton, admitted to violating the law, but that is exactly what happened in this case."— Tom Nesbitt, attorney for Brickman and Maxwell, following the judgment.
Why Did Elon Musk Donate Starlink Service to Trump White House?: The tech billionaire and Trump adviser “donated” Starlink service to the White House ...
propublica.org/article/elon-musk-starlink-trump-white-house-spacex-microsoft
Abbott Baby Formula Factory Is Using Unsanitary Practices, Workers Say: “Persistent leaks” and “unaddressed contamination issues” are among the problems workers ...
propublica.org/article/baby-formula-abbot-sturgis-michigan-shortages-unsanitary-conditions-workers-say
Many University of Illinois Athletes Not Disclosing NIL Deals: Records show that a fraction of the school’s athletes are complying with a state law requiring ...
propublica.org/article/university-illinois-nil-basketball-college-sports-ncaa-endorsements-disclosures
Utah Ex-Therapist Scott Owen Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Abusing Patients: Nearly a dozen people spoke at Owen’s sentencing about how he had abused them in ...
propublica.org/article/scott-owen-utah-therapist-sexual-abuse-prison-sentence
He Helped Kushners Crack Down on Tenants. Now He Helps Renters.: “It was like a heavyweight sparring featherweights,” the attorney said about his time ...
propublica.org/article/kushner-kushnerville-apartments-tenants-lawsuits-andrew-rabinowitz-lawyer
Conservatives on Texas School Board Escalate Fight Over Textbooks and What Students Learn
propublica.org/article/texas-cypress-fairbanks-removed-textbook-chapters
Reps Demand HUD Halt Cryptocurrency Experiments: Following reporting by ProPublica, three Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee have warned HUD ...
propublica.org/article/hud-cryptocurrency-blockchain-democrats-maxine-waters
Inside ICE Air: What It’s Like to Be a Deportation Flight Attendant: Flight attendants for GlobalX, a private charter airline used in migrant deportations ...
propublica.org/article/inside-ice-air-deportation-flights
Key Facts: SpaceX Enables Secret Investments from China
Mar 30 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: propublica.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: propublica.org
- SpaceX allows Chinese investors to acquire shares through offshore structures like the Cayman Islands to maintain anonymity.
- Recent court disputes revealed SpaceX's careful approach to Chinese investments to avoid national security concerns.
- Experts expressed worries about the unusual nature of this practice, raising suspicions of stronger ties to China in a sensitive sector.
- The company leadership emphasized there is no formal policy for accepting investments from countries deemed adversaries, aiming to minimize potential risks.
In my entire professional career, this was literally the worst situation that I’ve been in.— Iqbaljit Kahlon, investor, discussing the challenges posed by media attention surrounding a Chinese investment in SpaceX.
DOGE Says It Wants to Find Government Waste. Here’s How Investigative Journalists Do It.
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How to Contact ProPublica or Send a Tip Securely — ProPublica: Our job is to hold people and institutions accountable. To do that, we need evidence.
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Advocates Demand End to Abuse-Ridden NYPD Unit Adams Favored: In the wake of ProPublica’s expose of the Community Response Team, critics are calling for the unit ...
propublica.org/article/nyc-nypd-community-response-team-eric-adams-police-abuse
