Vernal Coleman and Sarahbeth Maney
Vernal Coleman is a reporter for ProPublica’s Midwest newsroom.
Sarahbeth Maney is ProPublica’s first Diamonstein-Spielvogel Visual Journalism Fellow, focused on documenting in-depth investigative stories through photography.
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Trump’s Epstein problem proves ‘Pedocon Theory’ is real and needs to be mainstreamed
“Pedocon Theory” is real and it’s time Democrats not only acknowledge that, but start using it to win elections.
Is the World Order Collapsing?
Will world order will continue as is, with occasional disruptions and non-compliance?
Trump’s EPA deepens environmental rollback with delays, deregulation, and industry favoritism
From coal ash delays to dicamba reapproval, Trump’s EPA faces backlash for gutting public health safeguards and empowering polluters.
Delays and dysfunction: How Trump’s FEMA overhaul failed Texas flood victims
As deadly floods ravaged Texas, FEMA’s response was stalled by political interference, bureaucratic delays, and personal oversight from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem—leading to the resignation of a top official.
Trump administration defies one in three court orders, undermining rule of law
New analysis finds the Trump White House routinely ignores federal court rulings, triggering growing concern over constitutional crises and erosion of judicial power.