The Justice Department has moved to dismiss over a dozen longstanding school desegregation cases without first determining if the districts have achieved “unitary status,” according to a Red Line for Civil Rights analysis. This action, affecting at least 18 cases, raises concerns about ongoing discrimination.

In a heated final debate for the Michigan Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed accused Republican Mike Rogers of being a “sock puppet” for Donald Trump, while Rogers labelled El-Sayed as untrustworthy and overly progressive. The contest remains critical ahead of the November midterms, with key issues including inflation and foreign policy.