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We asked every Australian state why ligature points in jails had not been removed. Here are their responses

Prison authorities tell Guardian Australia what they are doing to make their inmates safe

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2025

Trump looks to close 105-year-old department that supports women workers despite insinuating it would stay

Enacted by Congress in 1920, the Women’s Bureau researches and advocates for equality in the workplace

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

U.S. Abandons Afghan Allies as Trump Administration Shuts Down Resettlement Programs

The State Department is eliminating the CARE office and ending the Enduring Welcome program, stranding U.S. allies who risked their lives and were told America would protect them.

Reason · Jun 6, 2025

Here's what a Texas oil executive from DOGE is doing inside the Interior Department

A Texas oil executive from Elon Musk’s government efficiency team has been tasked with overhauling the federal agency that manages vast tracts of public lands

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

US, Boeing Reach Deal To Resolve MAX Criminal Case

The Justice Department said Friday it reached a preliminary agreement with Boeing to settle a long-running criminal probe into deadly 737 MAX crashes, drawing condemnation from some crash victim families.

International Business Times · May 24, 2025

Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Under Bondi's watch, victim service groups face cuts, uncertainty

Victim service organizations and their supporters say there’s fear and deep uncertainty about the future of Justice Department funding.

Roll Call · May 23, 2025

Judge blocks Trump’s efforts to shutter Education Department - Roll Call

Ruling halts president’s executive order to wind down the department, with the administration pledging to appeal.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

Judge stops the dismantling of the Department of Education and orders rehiring of fired workers

President signed an executive order to ‘eliminate’ the department without congressional approval

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Trump officials reportedly consider TV gameshow with US citizenship as prize

Homeland security department reviewing ‘out-of-the-box’ pitch in which immigrants would compete for citizenship

The Guardian - US · May 17, 2025