College ROI vs. federal tracking. The fight over the College Transparency Act
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is expected to take up legislation that has student privacy advocates on high alert. Nearly a decade in the making, the College Transparency Act would repeal a 2008 federal ban that prevents the government from tracking individual student outcomes across their lives. Supporters argue the bill […]
For decades, the definition of autism expanded. Is it now too broad?
Jill Escher has two adult children with autism, but they bear little resemblance to the autistic people portrayed in television shows, social media posts and news stories. Escher’s children are 25 and 18. They cannot read or write. They cannot send a text message, make a phone call or cook a meal. “They have no […]
Beshear says photos aren’t enough, McConnell must prove he can still serve
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell prove he is still capable of serving, saying written medical updates and two photographs are no longer enough to show that Kentucky’s senior senator can still do the job. In a letter released Monday, the Democratic governor called on McConnell to speak directly to Kentuckians […]
US thwarts Iranian missile attack, joins Saudi strikes in Iraq
The war between the U.S. and Iran escalated overnight after Iran launched what U.S. officials described as an “attempted surprise attack” on American forces in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says every missile was intercepted and no U.S. personnel were harmed, though officials said American forces in the region remain on high alert. […]
Parole denied for Georgia teen convicted in Apalachee student killings
A Georgia teen who killed two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School will spend the rest of his life in prison. On Tuesday, a judge sentenced 16-year-old Colt Gray to life without parole for the September 2024 school shooting that also wounded nine others. Gray showed little reaction as he stood to be handcuffed after […]
Iran’s surprise attack fails; Fauci returns to Capitol Hill as diaries take center stage
Iran is accused of attempting a sneak attack on U.S. forces just days after the fighting appeared to cool. The U.S. says it responded quickly, but what happens next could shape where the conflict goes from here. Plus, Anthony Fauci heads back to Capitol Hill with thousands of pages of newly released diary entries looming […]
Jay Clayton confirmed despite Pulte’s push to stay on as intelligence chief
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. In a 51-47 party-line vote Tuesday night, the Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the Director of National Intelligence. Trump congratulated Clayton in a post on social media Tuesday night, saying, “Jay is outstanding in every way, and will do […]
Why Gen Z is staying home on the weekends. Hint: It’s not because they’re antisocial
Gen Zers are staying home on the weekends because they want to save money and avoid large crowds, according to a new Harris Poll. The Gen Z Weekend report, released Wednesday, is exactly what it sounds like. It breaks down the behavior patterns of Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012), specifically on the […]
Senate advances Lindsey Graham’s final Russia sanctions push
The Senate took a major step Tuesday toward passing new Russia sanctions, advancing a bill named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham just hours after his funeral. Senators voted 86-12 to move the package, clearing the way for a possible final vote later this week. The bill has more than 60 co-sponsors and broad bipartisan […]