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Trump Bashes Cashless Bail, Says It Leads to More Crime. Studies Say Otherwise.
Real-world examples and case studies reveal that cashless bail doesn't result in higher crime rates.
When Private Equity Firms Acquire Dental Practices, Patients Pay the Price
In 2024, the dental industry witnessed 161 private equity deals — the highest number of any health care industry.
Speaker Mike Johnson Ends House Session Early, Blocking Vote on Epstein Files
Three-quarters of American voters are dissatisfied with Trump's handling of the Epstein files, recent polling shows.
Hunger Threatens to Plague “Golden Years” of Older Americans Due to Trump’s Cuts
Malnutrition and food insecurity are set to soar among vulnerable older populations due to aid cuts in Trump’s budget.
Trump’s Mass Firings at Department of Education Are Already Harming US Students
Trump’s firing of 1,300 DOE workers is bad news for all student loan recipients and K-12 students alike.
Trump Executive Order Looks to Cut Environmental Regulations That Musk Opposes
The draft text directs the secretary of transportation to eliminate environmental reviews for rocket launch licenses.
A Tennessee Doctor Refused to Give a Woman Prenatal Care Because She’s Unmarried
Tennessee's “conscience law,” allowing doctors to deny care due to their religious beliefs, went into effect in April.
“We’re Done Working for Crumbs”: Indiana Kroger Workers Reject Second Contract
The offer didn’t meet workers’ needs — nor their expectations, which have been raised through member organizing.
ICE Jailed a 6-Year-Old With Leukemia for More Than a Month
The boy, who was jailed along with his sister and mother, cried every night, a lawyer for the family said.
Trump Admin Refuses to Abide by 1 in 3 Court Rulings Against Its Policies
The White House has openly defied court orders at an unprecedented rate, legal experts note.