Several states are banning books and criminalizing the teaching of controversial topics. What’s become verboten? Here’s everything you need to know: Is censorship growing? Yes. Recently passed state and local legislation is dictating what schools may or may not teach and what students may or may not read. A record 2,571 different titles were banned…
The Biden administration released 344 unaccompanied migrant children to live with nonfamily sponsors who are already hosting at least two other children, says a new Health and Human Services Department audit, raising questions among advocates who worry that some minors are being sponsored by strangers who could exploit them for child labor. The audit, conducted by…
Several states are banning books and criminalizing the teaching of controversial topics. What’s become verboten? Here’s everything you need to know: Is censorship growing? Yes. Recently passed state and local legislation is dictating what schools may or may not teach and what students may or may not read. A record 2,571 different titles were banned…
SALIX, Iowa — Ron DeSantis was making a four-stop blitz through Iowa during his first full day of presidential campaigning on Wednesday, aiming for a personal connection with voters while intensifying his criticism of former President Donald Trump. The Florida governor’s first stop was the floor of Port Neal Welding in Salix, a rural town near Sioux City,…
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is contemplating a bid for the GOP presidential nomination, The Washington Post reports, and is so serious about the prospect that he “is already filming television ads” for his nascent presidential campaign. That might be something of a surprise: Burgum’s name has not often been listed among the likely candidates…
The smartest insight and analysis, from all perspectives, rounded up from around the web: You can now put a price tag on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R) feud with Disney, said Nicole Narea in Vox. Already embroiled in a lawsuit over DeSantis’ efforts to end its special self-operating status, Disney said last week it is…
The smartest insight and analysis, from all perspectives, rounded up from around the web: You can now put a price tag on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R) feud with Disney, said Nicole Narea in Vox. Already embroiled in a lawsuit over DeSantis’ efforts to end its special self-operating status, Disney said last week it is…
Tim Scott launches presidential bid, calling for ‘greatness’ not ‘grievance’ Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina joins growing GOP primary field dominated by former President Donald Trump. He brings a hefty campaign war chest. | View caption Hide caption First Look | South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launched his presidential campaign on Monday, offering an…
Several states are banning books and criminalizing the teaching of controversial topics. What’s become verboten? Here’s everything you need to know: Is censorship growing? Yes. Recently passed state and local legislation is dictating what schools may or may not teach and what students may or may not read. A record 2,571 different titles were banned…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Officials who work for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration — not his campaign — have been sending text messages to Florida lobbyists soliciting political contributions for DeSantis’ presidential bid, a breach of traditional norms that has raised ethical and legal questions and left many here in the state capital shocked. NBC News reviewed…