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New Illinois law would add more oversight of homeschool families www.propublica.org/article/illi...

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All employees of the U.S. Dept. of Education have gotten two emails today offering $25k buyouts ahead of a "very significant reduction in force." The first was sent early today and then disappeared from inboxes minutes later. Another just came through. They have until 11:59 p.m. Monday to decide.

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NEW: Where does Speaker Mike Johnson live? In a house owned by a big GOP donor at the center of a pastor's campaign to break down the church/state wall. From @josh-kaplan.bsky.social, @justinelliott.bsky.social and @amierjeski.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/mike...

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Same.

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Sometimes I can't believe I get to work with this team. Parked around the corner from USAID today:

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NEW: The last time the state of Missouri took control of St. Louis police, it was around the time of the Civil War. Now it's trying to take control again. Smart story from @jeremykohler.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/st-l...

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NEW OPPORTUNITY: If you'd like to become an investigative editor, or just brush up on your skills, this is a wonderful program. Please apply. And please reach out if you have questions. www.propublica.org/article/prop...

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The Trump administration repeatedly cites the statistic that only 6% of federal employees work full-time in their offices. Guess what? The stat isn't true. Our editor-in-chief Steve Engelberg investigates how and why this lie continues to spread — and the impact: www.propublica.org/article/fede...

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Spotted today at the US Department of Education as workers were required to come into the office: Long security lines, office furniture deliveries, colleagues greeting one another in uncertain times, faced with defending their jobs via email. (And one ProPublica reporter hanging around 🙋‍♀️ )

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My mother's life was prolonged by an organ donor. It's such an important process that touches so many people. Yet the current government is firing people who aim to make it more efficient so it can save more lives. www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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What’s being lost as health experts are caught in the drive to shrink the federal government? Today’s story w/ @anniewaldman.bsky.social is about the ones working to save lives We’re going to keep reporting & want to hear from you. Reach me on Signal 312.730.4797 or at [email protected]

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NEW: Public health teams are being gutted by Trump's purge of federal employees, imperiling crucial, lifesaving work. "We are hollowing out our government in a way that is going to hurt people and is going to get people killed." w/ @deldeib.bsky.social: www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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NEW: The Dept. of Education under Trump may investigate some disability cases but it still won't handle race and gender complaints. Top-notch reporting from @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/depa...

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NEW: The Education Department is “lifting the pause” on investigating civil rights complaints in schools — but only for disability cases. Race and gender investigations largely are still sitting idle. (Exceptions are the few priority cases such as one re: an all-gender bathroom in Denver)

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Department of Education scoop: The civil rights office is “lifting the pause” on disability related investigations — but not those related to race or gender discrimination. www.propublica.org/article/depa...

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NEW: A small Ohio town bet big on GMO salmon. Of course, things didn't turn out so well. A heckuva fish tale, with helpings of greed and mismanagement, from @annaleighclark.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/aqua...

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roses are red, gymnasts do flips here is a place to send @propublica.org reporters your tips www.propublica.org/article/seco...

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NEW: Employees at the U.S. Department of Education feel "muzzled" as the Trump admin puts the brakes on civil rights investigations in favor of its own priorities. Smart story from @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/depa...

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Department of Education news breaking tonight: The agency’s civil rights arm has opened just 20 investigations in the past three weeks. By comparison, about 250 civil rights investigations were opened during the same period last year. www.propublica.org/article/depa...

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Thousands of civil rights investigations at schools and colleges have ground to a halt under Donald Trump. Very few new investigations have been opened. There are students who need help now, one OCR employee told us. “And now the federal government is literally doing nothing.”

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BREAKING: The U.S. Dept of Education is halting civil rights investigations as it shifts towards Trump's priorities. Amazing work from reporters @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/depa...

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ProPublica is implementing new staff bios that are a bit more personal. I think it's pretty neat! If you'd like to learn a little about my background and what I cover — plus 17 different ways to get in touch with me — check it out: www.propublica.org/people/jessi...

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BREAKING: U.S. Department of Education slows civil rights investigations as it shifts to Trump’s priorities. Amazing reporting from @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social of @propublica.org.

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NEW: The Trump administration says they're sending the "worst of the worst" immigrants to Guantanamo. But there are reasons to doubt that. Smart story from Perla Trevizo and @micarosenberg.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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NEW: How a gene therapy drug ends up costing $2 million a dose, and why it doesn't have to. The fascinating inside story from Robin Fields of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/zolg...

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The Trump administration has terminated more than $900 million in Education Department contracts, taking away a key source of data on the quality and performance of the nation’s schools. www.propublica.org/article/depa...

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The cost of police misconduct in Chicago is staggering, and seemingly never-ending for city taxpayers. Super smart story from @heathercherone.bsky.social of @wttw.bsky.social.

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NEW: How Trump and Musk broke USAID -- and may have broken the law, putting lives at risk. Great story from @annamaria.bsky.social and Brett Murphy of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/usai...

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Breaking: "The U.S. Department of Education told employees late Friday that it will end all programs, contracts and policies that 'fail to affirm the reality of biological sex,' carrying out President Donald Trump’s vow to restrict transgender rights." www.propublica.org/article/depa...

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NEW TODAY: US Department of Ed employees got an email saying programs, contracts and policies that “fail to affirm the reality of biological sex” will end. The Trump administration appears to be putting the executive orders related to trans people into action at ED.

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BREAKING: Department of Education employees got a late Friday email telling them the department will end all programs “that fail to affirm the reality of biology sex,” targeting efforts that support transgender students. www.propublica.org/article/depa...

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NEW: The Department of Education told employees late Friday that they must review and terminate all programs, contracts and policies that affirm the existence of transgender people. By @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social

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How to securely contact ProPublica reporters and what beats they cover www.propublica.org/article/seco...

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NEW: The Trump administration's campaign against transgender people has arrived at the Department of Education. Smart story from reporters @jsmithrichards.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/depa...

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NEW: If you want to better understand the flurry of executive orders on immigration from the Trump administration, this is a great place to start. From @micarosenberg.bsky.social and Perla Trevizo of @propublica.org and the @texastribune.org. www.propublica.org/article/dona...

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NEW: What it means, and what what we lose, as the Trump administration continues its efforts to erase January 6. A smart and, ultimately, sad story from @alecmac.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/janu...

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Nuestra historia, en español, sobre los nicaragüenses en Wisconsin que estan empacando todas sus cositas, poco a poco, frente la posibilidad de ser deportados: www.propublica.org/article/immi...

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Illinois lawmakers want to stop police from ticketing students in school. Fines can be as high as $750. They say there’s new urgency for police data as Trump signals he will dismantle the Department of Education. Latest story with @jsmithrichards.bsky.social www.propublica.org/article/illi...

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NEW: Illinois lawmakers try to end ticketing of students for minor misbehavior, saying they need to protect children from the Trump administration. Great work from @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/illi...

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Reach me for story tips + issue backgrounding: Email: [email protected] Phone: 313-310-6592 Signal: annaleighclark.14 I focus on stories rooted in Michigan + the Midwest with national resonance. Interested in all issues, incl. infrastructure, public works, institutional accountability.

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New from me:

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NEW: Insurerance companies failed to follow mental health coverage laws. Important work from a team at @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/depa...

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📽️ WATCH: This #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay, we’re dropping the trailer for “Before a Breath,” a documentary that weaves together the stories of three mothers who experienced the life-changing loss of a stillbirth and are now striving to make pregnancy safer for other families.

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NEW: Women gained power in statehouses. In the Southeast, however, they lost power. Smart story from @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/repu...

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Some thought Texas AG Ken Paxton might be a candidate for Trump’s new attorney general. He didn’t get the job. But there’s a significant way Paxton could benefit from the new administration & his longtime ally. My latest for @propublica.org & @texastribune.org www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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NEW: Texas AG Ken Paxton has been under investigation for years for alleged corruption. Trump's Justice Department could end that. Smart story from @viannadavila.bsky.social of @propublica.org and @texastribune.org. www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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NEW: If Trump follows through on threats to undermine laws that would help victims of climate change events, he'd hurt the very people who voted for him. Smart and timely story from @fastlerner.bsky.social of @propublica.org. www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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NEW: This new tool lets you examine the demographics of private schools and compare them with nearly public schools. Such great work from a great team at @propublica.org. projects.propublica.org/private-scho...

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And also here is @andykroll.bsky.social & @nicksurgey.bsky.social's illuminating piece on Russ Vought's plans here: www.propublica.org/article/vide...

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