San Antonio Congressman Bows Out After Aide’s Fiery Death Rocks Race
Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew his 2026 reelection bid on March 5 after admitting an affair with a former aide who later died by self-immolation; a House ethics probe is now underway.
Oakland AG Leads 20-State Revolt Over 2026 Census Citizenship Test
Rob Bonta led a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a comment opposing a Census Bureau test that would include a citizenship question. The AGs say the changes could depress responses in immigrant communities and jeopardize the 2030 count.
Mail Mayhem, Postal Service Says Cash Could Dry Up In 12 Months
Postmaster General David Steiner warns the Postal Service could exhaust operating cash within a year without congressional relief. Lawmakers face choices on borrowing limits, pricing and pensions.
Washington Reopens UO DEI Debate After Eugene Thought the Issue Was Settled
Federal investigators say UO’s small partnership with The PhD Project violated Title VI, even though the university said it had signed an agreement and considered the matter closed. The finding forces a fresh review of campus recruiting ties.
Cruz, Gillibrand Go To War On NDAs That Gag Child Sex Abuse Survivors
A bipartisan federal bill called TREY'S Law would bar NDAs that silence child sexual‑abuse survivors, named for Trey Carlock and building on recent state laws. Advocates say it would restore survivors' ability to speak.












