Bob Benenson

Editor, CQ Politics.com

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Republican leaders in Congress are still reeling from inappropriate messages sent by former member Mark Foley to underage boys.

Congress to Investigate Members over Role in Foley Scandal

Republican leaders in Congress are still reeling from inappropriate messages sent by former member Mark Foley to underage boys.

from To the Point

In the biggest primary day of the year, nine states and the District of Columbia have chosen candidates for the November elections.

Tuesday's Primaries and a Look toward November

In the biggest primary day of the year, nine states and the District of Columbia have chosen candidates for the November elections.

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The College Board has revised some of its new AP African American studies curriculum following criticism from Governor Ron DeSantis and other conservatives.

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Panelists discuss the ongoing defamation case brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News, and a Texas school’s decision to discipline a teenager for raising safety concerns.

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Gov. Newsom wants to transform the state’s oldest prison — San Quentin — into a rehabilitation center inspired by prisons in Scandinavian countries like Norway.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Panelists discuss Representative George Santos stepping down from his committee assignments, GOP presidential candidates, and going back to the office as the pandemic wanes.

from Left, Right & Center

KCRW hears from parents, teachers, LAUSD’s Jackie Goldberg, and SEIU’s Lester Garcia as the district sits on the verge of a three-day shutdown.

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