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Education can unite us; that’s needed now more than ever 

As a Democrat from Massachusetts and a Republican from Mississippi, you may assume it’s hard to find common ground. But we share a deep commitment to ensuring all children get the great education they deserve. That's guided our work on the board overseeing the Nation's Report Card. As our terms draw to a close, we've...

Brown faces tough reelection in Ohio Senate race: poll

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is facing a difficult challenge in his 2024 reelection bid, as a new poll shows him within the margin of error of losing his seat to any of his three potential Republican challengers. The Emerson College poll released Tuesday shows that Brown is falling in support behind state Sen. Matt Dolan...

Scalia’s son makes Supreme Court debut as attorney

“Mr. Scalia,” Chief Justice John Roberts called out at Supreme Court oral arguments Tuesday. Though “Justice Scalia” is still often invoked in the courtroom, this time, Roberts indeed meant the late conservative justice’s son, Eugene Scalia, who then started at the lectern. “Thank you, Mr. Chief Justice, and may it please the court,” he began,...

RFK Jr.-linked super PAC raises $11M since announcement of independent White House bid

Robert F. Kennedy’s party change this week from a Democrat to independent sparked an influx of donations, a super PAC affiliated with his campaign announced on Tuesday. American Values, the political action committee boosting Kennedy’s presidential bid, said that it raised $11 million just six hours after the candidate reintroduced himself to voters as an...

Ex-New York Rep. Tom Suozzi launches comeback bid for George Santos’ seat

Democratic former New York Rep. Tom Suozzi has launched a campaign for his old congressional seat, currently held by embattled Republican George Santos.

Pennsylvania universities still waiting for subsidies following legislative budget standstill

The University of Pittsburgh, Penn State, Temple, and Lincoln are expecting to receive $623 million. However, a Pennsylvania legislative budget dispute is still delaying its arrival.

Paterson police sue New Jersey AG over state takeover of department

Top police officials in Paterson, New Jersey, are suing state Attorney General Matt Platkin for imposing a state takeover of the department.

Funeral services set for North Dakota senator and his family who died in Utah plane crash

Over a week ago, a North Dakota lawmaker, his wife, and their two sons died in a plane crash in Utah. Funeral services have been set for Tuesday in Bismarck.

GOP rep calls on Biden to help evacuate Americans stranded in Israel after Hamas attack: ‘Immediate priority’

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has sent a letter to the Biden administration calling for action to secure the evacuation of Americans stranded following the Hamas terrorist attack.

Ilhan Omar condemns Israel’s military response to Hamas, says ‘solution’ is ‘negotiated peace’

Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked Israel's response to Saturday's assault on Israeli citizens by Hamas on Monday, calling Israel an "apartheid" state.

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