A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

An effort to limit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals and college campuses. Tennessee became the latest state to act this week as the Republican ... Read More

President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go

President Joe Biden says he is willing to debate Donald Trump later this fall. Biden's comment Friday is the most definitive he's been on whether he would debate his presumptive ... Read More

New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market

New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat unlicensed marijuana stores. Read More

New Nebraska president could be among nation's best-paid university administrators

Dr. Jeff Gold could earn more than $1.3 million in total compensation after he moves into the president's office at Varner Hall beginning July 1. Read More

Takeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Opening statements and the first witness

(CNN) — The first criminal trial of Donald Trump is officially underway. Prosecutors and Trump’s attorneys delivered opening statements and the first witness – a former National Enquirer publisher – ... Read More

Kootenay-Columbia MP pans federal budget

Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison panned the recently unveiled federal budget, singling out concerns over government spending amid a worsening housing and affordability crisis. Read More

CT Republicans’ proposal adds millions for education to state budget

With less than two weeks until the close of the legislative session, House Republicans presented their own budget proposal that would add millions of dollars to education funding, but cut a program ... Read More

NC legislature reconvenes to address budget, vouchers

The North Carolina General Assembly begins its annual work session Wednesday with a little extra money to spend and limited pressing issues to address before key elections this ... Read More

Colleges try to quell pro-Palestinian protests; births fell in 2023; Reggie Bush has Heisman Trophy returned | Hot off the Wire podcast

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up former President Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. Trump and his legal team are ... Read More

Wayfair opening its first-ever physical furniture store. Here’s where to shop its flagship deals

Wayfair is launching its first brick-and-mortar store, clocking in at 150,000 square feet with an onsite restaurant that borrows from Ikea’s setup. Here’s when and where it’s opening. Read More

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

When combined with other settlements, roughly $1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women who said Nassar assaulted them under the guise of treatment for ... Read More

F1 driver Hülkenberg to leave Haas for Sauber

Formula 1 driver Nico Hülkenberg is leaving Haas for Sauber at the end of the year, giving the team a German presence on the grid when it rebrands to Audi for 2026. Read More