Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon Says We Don’t Need the Agency

Thousands of emails related to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting will be released after a lawyer admitted to an error in withholding them, prompting emotional outcry from school board members and the public during a meeting. The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District plans to publish approximately 26,000 pages, including crucial communications about classroom security and responses to the tragedy. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump issued executive orders targeting cashless bail, seeking to end its practice nationwide and specifically in Washington, D.C., citing a "crime emergency." The orders could lead to federal funding being withheld from jurisdictions that eliminate cash bail, asserting that such policies contribute to increased crime and public safety risks. Want More Context? 🔎

Powerball Jackpot Update Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is estimated at $815 million, following no winners for the $750 million prize drawn on Monday. The cash value for a single winner is $367.9 million, with odds of winning set at 1 in 292.2 million; ticket sales are ongoing in 45 states and territories before the drawing at 11 p.m. ET. Want More Context? 🔎

Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., diverges from President Trump's stance on deploying the National Guard, stating troops should only be sent to cities at governors' requests, excluding Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. This position contrasts with Trump's threats to send troops to cities like Baltimore and Chicago, which local leaders have condemned as unnecessary political intimidation. Want More Context? 🔎

Australia has expelled the Iranian ambassador after accusing Iran of directing antisemitic attacks on Jewish sites in Melbourne and Sydney, linked to a rise in antisemitism since the Israel-Hamas war began in 2023. Prime Minister Albanese stated that Iran is behind two arson attacks and announced the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, while maintaining some diplomatic ties with Tehran. Want More Context? 🔎

One in 33 U.S. babies are born with birth defects, with a CDC study identifying obesity, diabetes, smoking exposure, food insecurity, and low folate levels as modifiable risk factors; 66% of women ages 12-49 have at least one. Awareness and preventative measures, such as folic acid intake and healthy lifestyle changes, are crucial, according to health officials. Want More Context? 🔎