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Dec 17 2025CRIME

New Leadership Takes the Helm Amid DC Police Turmoil

DC is getting a new interim police chief. Jeff Carroll will step into the role after the previous chief, Pamela Smith, left last week. The change comes at a time when the police department is under scrutiny. Two reports have accused Smith of creating a toxic work environment. They say she publicly

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Nov 19 2025HEALTH

A Health Expert Returns to Shape Food and Nutrition Policies

Calley Means, a well-known figure in health care, has rejoined the Department of Health and Human Services as a senior adviser. This time, he's focusing on food and nutrition policies. Means had previously worked in a temporary role but stepped down last month. Now, he's back with a more permanent p

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Sep 11 2025POLITICS

A Pilot Takes Flight to a New Role in Aviation Safety

The White House has put forward a new name for a key role in aviation safety. John DeLeeuw, a seasoned pilot and safety expert from American Airlines, is set to join the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). He's taking over a spot left empty after the recent dismissal of a previous appointee

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Who Controls the Copyright Office?

The battle for control of the U. S. Copyright Office is heating up. A federal judge recently decided not to stop the Trump administration from replacing the office's director, Shira Perlmutter. The judge, Timothy Kelly, felt that Perlmutter did not prove that her removal would cause serious harm. T

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Mar 25 2025HEALTH

New Leadership for CDC: Who is Susan Monarez?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a big deal, with a headquarters in Atlanta and a massive budget of over 9 billion dollars. It's been around for nearly 80 years, starting with a mission to stop malaria and growing into a global leader in health information and disease preventi

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Feb 15 2025HEALTH

Get Involved: Join Rock County's Health Board!

The Rock County Board Chair, Kevin Leavy, is on the hunt for local residents eager to make a difference in their community's health. The Board of Health is a big deal in Rock County, Wisconsin. It's all about keeping the community healthy and safe. The board has nine members, and five of them are

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