New Moms in Wisconsin to Get Extension of Vital Benefits After GOP Powerbroker Ends Holdout

After years of staunch opposition from Wisconsin’s powerful Assembly Speaker, the state Legislature has finally passed a bipartisan bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers from 60 days…

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Accused of Misleading Congress on Top Aide Corey Lewandowski’s Contract Authority

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces serious allegations of misleading Congress regarding the scope of power wielded by her controversial top aide, Corey Lewandowski. Records meticulously reviewed by ProPublica, corroborated…

Albuquerque’s Homeless Paradox: Mayor’s Compassion Undermined by Surge in Criminalization

Albuquerque, New Mexico – Despite Mayor Tim Keller’s public pronouncements against harsh measures for the city’s growing homeless population, a recent ProPublica investigation reveals a stark contradiction: under his leadership,…

South Carolina’s Alarming Measles Outbreak Fueled by Underreported Hospitalizations and Political Pressures

In mid-January of the current year, a stark illustration of South Carolina’s public health crisis unfolded at a sparsely attended school board meeting in Spartanburg County. Tim Smith, an unassuming…

Applications Open for 2026 ProPublica Investigative Editor Training Program

Applications for this prestigious program are now officially open, with a firm submission deadline of Monday, March 30, at 9 a.m. Eastern time. Aspiring participants are encouraged to visit propublica.org/jobs…

Nike’s Global Supply Chain Shift Undermines Living Wage Pledges, Fuels Concerns Over Worker Welfare in Indonesia

Nike, the world’s largest athletic apparel brand, has significantly expanded its manufacturing operations in regions of Indonesia where workers earn wages considerably below the estimated cost of living, directly undermining…

Nation’s Emergency Managers Grapple with Escalating Disasters and Funding Gaps, ProPublica Investigates Systemic Challenges

In an era defined by accelerating climate change and an increasingly complex threat landscape, the nation’s emergency management infrastructure finds itself at a critical juncture. Disasters are no longer an…

ProPublica Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Alleged Withholding of Civil Rights Records

ProPublica, the acclaimed investigative journalism organization, has initiated a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education in a New York court, alleging the systemic withholding of crucial public records…

America’s Unseen Crisis: Underfunded Emergency Managers Grapple with Expanding Threats and Federal Shifts

Local emergency managers, the critical behind-the-scenes coordinators who mobilize essential help during disasters, have consistently voiced a stark reality: adequate resources are desperately needed to protect communities before harm arrives,…

Oklahoma’s Landmark Survivor’s Act Faces Scrutiny Amidst Mixed Outcomes for Incarcerated Domestic Violence Victims

A pivotal legal experiment in Oklahoma, designed to offer incarcerated survivors of domestic violence a second chance, is navigating a complex and often contentious path through the state’s justice system.…