Chicago (Ill) Apr 20, 2026 Chicago Teachers Union, Brandon Johnson Feuding Over School on May Day Mayor Brandon Johnson, whose ties to the Chicago Teachers Union helped him win office, has signaled support. The school district and some parents object. Chicago Teachers Union, Brandon Johnson Feuding Over School on May Day Mayor Brandon Johnson, whose ties to the Chicago Teachers Union helped him win office, has signaled support. The school district and some parents object. See more
UK criminal justice Jun 9, 2026 Lammy’s cuts to jury trials could have ‘far-reaching’ effect on race relations, say MPs Justice secretary’s plans likely to increase black people’s suspicion of court system, committee suggestsDavid Lammy’s planned changes to the criminal courts... Lammy’s cuts to jury trials could have ‘far-reaching’ effect on race relations, say MPs Justice secretary’s plans likely to increase black people’s suspicion of court system, committee suggestsDavid Lammy’s planned changes to the criminal courts... Share
Prisons and probation Jun 9, 2026 Grim reality of prison conditions laid bare in damning report Inmates in England and Wales live among vermin while gangs control entire wings, monitors warn, with failures ‘at risk of becoming normalised’Staff at immigr... Grim reality of prison conditions laid bare in damning report Inmates in England and Wales live among vermin while gangs control entire wings, monitors warn, with failures ‘at risk of becoming normalised’Staff at immigr... Share
Prisons and probation Jun 9, 2026 Staff at immigration detention centre wore England flags, report finds Chair of prisons and detention watchdog concerned about intimidating effect as wide-ranging and damning review publishedGrim reality of prison conditions lai... Staff at immigration detention centre wore England flags, report finds Chair of prisons and detention watchdog concerned about intimidating effect as wide-ranging and damning review publishedGrim reality of prison conditions lai... Share
Artificial Intelligence Jun 9, 2026 Lawyers Barred for A.I.-Generated Citations to Fake Cases A federal judge in Mississippi also imposed fines and canceled a civil trial, removing all four lawyers from the case. Lawyers Barred for A.I.-Generated Citations to Fake Cases A federal judge in Mississippi also imposed fines and canceled a civil trial, removing all four lawyers from the case. Share
United States Politics and Government Jun 9, 2026 Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election. Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election. Share
Collins Jun 9, 2026 5 Things to Know About Susan Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine Ms. Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, is also her party’s most vulnerable incumbent this year. 5 Things to Know About Susan Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine Ms. Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, is also her party’s most vulnerable incumbent this year. Share
Platner Jun 9, 2026 5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine Mr. Platner, an oyster farmer running for a Senate seat on a progressive platform, has drawn a large following among Democrats in Maine. His campaign has als... 5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine Mr. Platner, an oyster farmer running for a Senate seat on a progressive platform, has drawn a large following among Democrats in Maine. His campaign has als... Share
House of Representatives Jun 9, 2026 House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act. House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act. Share
Chicago (Ill) Jun 9, 2026 Jurors Balked at Indicting ICE Protesters. Prosecutors Kept Pushing. Newly released transcripts showed a Chicago prosecutor repeatedly urging grand jurors to indict protesters of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Jurors Balked at Indicting ICE Protesters. Prosecutors Kept Pushing. Newly released transcripts showed a Chicago prosecutor repeatedly urging grand jurors to indict protesters of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Share
LePage Jun 9, 2026 5 Things to Know About Paul LePage, Republican House Candidate in Maine Mr. LePage served two terms as governor of Maine and was known for his incendiary rhetoric and his vetoing of legislation of all sorts. 5 Things to Know About Paul LePage, Republican House Candidate in Maine Mr. LePage served two terms as governor of Maine and was known for his incendiary rhetoric and his vetoing of legislation of all sorts. Share
Becerra Jun 9, 2026 Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer Steve Hilton, a Republican endorsed by President Trump, will face Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, in the general election. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, will not... Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer Steve Hilton, a Republican endorsed by President Trump, will face Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, in the general election. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, will not... Share
Midterm Elections (2026) Jun 9, 2026 Maine Senate Polls Point to a Competitive General Election Graham Platner is expected to win handily in the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine. The focus is shifting to how he might do in November. Maine Senate Polls Point to a Competitive General Election Graham Platner is expected to win handily in the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine. The focus is shifting to how he might do in November. Share
