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Politics · United StatesUniversity of Maryland Lab Faces Civil Rights Complaint Over Race Bias Allegations
A civil rights complaint has been filed against the University of Maryland's Lavender Lab, alleging that its federally funded research programs discriminate based on race and ethnicity. The complaint cites potential violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration proposed census changes to exclude non-citizens
The Trump administration proposed changes to the U.S. census that would count only citizens and permanent residents, potentially excluding millions and reshaping political representation and federal funding. The changes could also eliminate demographic questions.
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Politics · United StatesKaren Bass Declines House Hearing on Homelessness Funding
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will not testify before a House oversight subcommittee examining federal homelessness funding. Her office stated she was unavailable for the September 15 hearing, while continuing to review records requested by the committee.
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PoliticsFEMA disaster aid uncertainty persists despite agency survival
State leaders are relieved that threats to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency have subsided. However, confusion persists regarding President Trump's decisions on disaster declarations, creating uncertainty for states awaiting federal recovery funds.
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Politics · United StatesUS childcare assistance waitlists leave hundreds of thousands of eligible children without support
Hundreds of thousands of children eligible for government-funded childcare assistance were on waitlists across 23 states and D.C. in spring 2026, after $28bn in pandemic aid expired. Parents described forgoing necessities or relying on acquaintances to care for children while awaiting support.
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Politics · United StatesUS audit finds $20.9 million in misspending by Ohio manufacturing program
A federal audit has identified $20.9 million in misspending by a federally funded Ohio manufacturing program. Auditors recommend the program's funding be permanently terminated and the money recouped, while the program's operator disputes the findings.
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