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Gorsuch highlights staggering decline in civic literacy that prompted him to author new book

Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch says his new children's book aims to combat declining civic literacy among young people across the United States.

Top Spanberger ally targeted in FBI corruption probe has long history of controversy

The FBI raided the office of Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, who has faced a federal corruption and illegal marijuana sales probe for years.

Longtime Dem Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign months into new term

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, 73, said Thursday she will resign effective June 30, a surprise move less than six months after the five-term Democrat won reelection to lead the nation’s 14th-largest city.

"Serving as Charlotte’s mayor has been the honor of my life," Lyles, 73, said in a statement, The Charlotte Observer reported Thursday. "I am proud of our record navigating various challenges, strengthening our economy, investing in our neighborhoods, and building a foundation for Charlotte’s continued success during a time of rapid growth."

"As in all things politics, I am sure there will be speculation as to why I am making this decision now," the statement continued. "Simply put, I am going to spend time with my grandchildren. Like many of us, I have missed some moments with them and intend to not miss anymore."

Lyles easily won reelection in 2025 after facing questions over whether she would run again.

Her resignation will leave the Charlotte City Council to decide who completes the remainder of her term. 

Lyles has served as Charlotte’s mayor since 2017 after previously serving on the City Council.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

I’m Not a Pundit, I Just Play One on TV

When physicians get political, they damage the medical profession’s reputation.

Will Planned Parenthood Stay Defunded?

Medicaid payments to abortion providers will soon resume. Do Republicans have the will to...

A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding

President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked the 2009 endangerment finding, which has long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

A timeline of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration has announced the end of a massive immigration crackdown in Minnesota after two and a half protest-filled months, 4,000 arrests and two fatal shootings by immigration officers.

Top Trump antitrust official leaves post following disputes over big mergers

The top antitrust official in the Trump administration is leaving her post amid tension about greenlighting big mergers in recent months.

Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary

Analilia Mejia, a longtime progressive organizer allied with Sen. Bernie Sanders, has emerged victorious in a crowded Democratic primary in the special election to fill the U.S. House seat formerly held by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

As Guatemala begins high-stakes court elections, agents raid voting sites

Just as Guatemala began to elect magistrates to its highest court on Thursday in a test of strength of its democratic institutions, prosecutors said they raided two voting locations in what lawyers denounced as electoral interference.

Judge dismisses California deportation case for Mexican father of 3 U.S. Marines

An immigration judge has dismissed the deportation case against a landscaper who was arrested in Southern California last year, and the father of three U.S. Marines is now on a path toward legal permanent residency in the U.S.

Over 1.5 million illegal aliens with deportation orders in US, ICE director reveals

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons revealed that there are about 1.6 million illegal aliens with final deportation orders in the U.S., half of whom have criminal convictions.

Newsom stop in key presidential primary state sparks more 2028 speculation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to New Hampshire for book tour, fueling more 2028 presidential speculation over a potential Democratic nomination run

Noem slams Dems blocking DHS funding bill citing TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard: ‘I hope they come to their senses’

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem warns TSA, FEMA operations could face disruptions as Senate Democrats block funding over immigration disputes.

Vulnerable Dem senator slammed for requiring photo ID at rally, but not to vote

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., required attendees of his rally to show proof-of-identification, even though the senator is opposed to efforts requiring proof-of-identification for voting.

Tim Walz demands federal government ‘pay for what they broke’ after Homan announces Minnesota drawdown

Gov. Tim Walz is demanding the federal government “pay for what they broke" after the Tom Homan announced it would draw down its immigration enforcement presence in Minnesota.

Americans could pay to bring back alleged members of ‘foreign terrorist cartel’ to US

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg orders Trump administration to bring back 137 deported migrants at taxpayers' expense after ruling they were denied due process rights.

Democrats salivate at GOP zero-vote margin as shutdown looms over ICE reform gridlock

Democrats on Thursday said they see opportunity to press for their priorities in DHS talks and more as GOP House teeters on a razor-thin margin.

Cruz targets Minnesota-style fraud with bill forcing proof before federal childcare payouts

Cruz introduces Payment Integrity Act after alleged $9B childcare fraud in Minnesota. New rules require proof of care before federal payments to providers.

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