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February 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM

Trump’s pardons and purges revive an old question: Who counts as a terrorist?

The president’s actions foretell a permissive new climate for extremist movements, say current and former officials and researchers. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story February 1…

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February 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM

The Trump Administration’s USAID takeover may have broken the law

New details about what legal risk officials were prepared to take and what laws they may have violated on their way to creating a “constitutional crisis” Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story …

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February 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM

Inside Trump’s EPA: What employees say about the decision to stay or go

“We feel terrorized.” Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story February 06, 2025 · View in browser In today’s newsletter: Inside the EPA at the beginning of the Trump administration; …

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February 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM

How gun lobbyists and Cambridge Analytica weaponized gun owners’ private details

Behavioral profiles and legal worries. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story February 05, 2025 · View in browser In today’s newsletter: How a gun lobby and Cambridge Analytica used…

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February 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM

“We will fight back”

Aid workers fear closing a camp on the Arizona border will endanger migrants. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story February 03, 2025 · View in browser In today’s newsletter: Fears…

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January 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM

BREAKING: Trump ban on lifesaving humanitarian aid still in place, despite administration claims

Organizations that provide vital care for desperate and vulnerable people around the world have been forced to halt operations, turn away patients and lay off staff. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The…

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January 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM

Dozens of people died in sober living homes as Arizona officials fumbled Medicaid fraud response

State officials haven’t accounted publicly for the number of deaths tied to a fraud scheme. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story January 27, 2025 · View in browser In today’s news…

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January 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Madison and Nashville school shooters appear to have crossed paths in online extremist communities

A month after a student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, another killed a classmate at Antioch High School. Both were active in an internet subculture that glorifies mass shooters and encourages young people to commit attacks. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to ho…

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January 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Trump’s no. 2 pick for the EPA represented companies accused of pollution

David Fotouhi, a lawyer who recently challenged a ban on asbestos, worked to roll back climate regulations and water protections while serving in the Environmental Protection Agency during Trump’s first administration. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to acc…

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January 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Investigating the second Trump administration

We rely on insights from people closest to the issues. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate January 21, 2025 · View in browser In today’s special post-inauguration newsletter: Our early coverag…

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January 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM

The fate of this hurricane-battered town is now in Trump’s hands

Donald Trump has said he will overturn a law that helps communities better weather the effects of climate change. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story January 17, 2025 · View in br…

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January 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM

How the State Department let Israel get away with horrors in Gaza

A year of empty threats and a “smokescreen” policy. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story January 15, 2025 · View in browser In today’s newsletter: How the State Department let Isr…

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January 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM

Inside the plan to funnel taxpayer dollars to religious schools

How the “Ohio model” for school vouchers spread to other states. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story January 13, 2025 · View in browser In today’s newsletter: How taxpayer money …

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January 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Neverending cases: Alaska trials are delayed for so long that victims die without justice

Judges have approved dozens of delays over years. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story January 09, 2025 · View in browser In today's newsletter: Why it takes so long for a sexual …

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January 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Elon Musk’s Boring Company is tunneling beneath Las Vegas with little oversight

Musk’s views on regulatory power have taken on new significance in light of his close ties to Donald Trump. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story January 08, 2025 · View in browser …

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January 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM

A mole infiltrated the highest ranks of American militias. This is what he found.

Going undercover without police backing, John Williams told one person: a ProPublica reporter. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story January 04, 2025 · View in browser In today’s n…

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January 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM

He frantically called 911 to revive his infant son. Now he could face 12 years in prison.

Exonerations and new science continue to raise questions about shaken baby syndrome. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story January 02, 2025 · View in browser In today's newsletter:…

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December 31, 2024 at 9:05 PM

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December 31, 2024 at 12:33 PM

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Donate by midnight! Hi Reader,  As we wrap up 2024, time is running out to make your year-end donation to support the independent journalism that shines a light on corruption and holds those in power accountable.  Right now, your impact can go twice as far: A longtime donor has generously pledged to…

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December 30, 2024 at 12:48 PM

Insurers continue to rely on doctors whose judgments have been criticized by courts

Judges found that some insurers’ psychiatrists engaged in “selective readings” of medical evidence and “shut their eyes” to opposing opinions. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story …

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December 30, 2024 at 12:03 PM

Top Stories of 2024: See What Supporters Made Possible

Together, we made a difference in 2024. Help us keep going in 2025! Hi Reader,  As the year draws to a close, I want to highlight some of the investigative journalism that support from our readers has made possible. At ProPublica, we’re committed to delivering articles that hold the powerful account…

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December 29, 2024 at 11:03 AM

A critical public service

Match your donation today! Hi Reader,  With just a few days left in the year, time is running out to make your year-end donation to ProPublica. And right now, your gift can go twice as far!  An anonymous foundation has generously pledged to match all contributions up to $50,000 today only. That mean…

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December 28, 2024 at 12:04 PM

Exposing unintended consequences of abortion bans

People-powered journalism needs your support Hi Reader,  When the government passes a law, who is responsible for tracking unintended consequences? In the case of abortion bans, some states are not only failing to investigate preventable deaths as a result of those bans, but some leaders are activel…

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December 27, 2024 at 11:34 AM

The right to know is vital. Help us protect it.

Support independent journalism that spurs real-world change Hi Reader,  This year (and our winter member drive) is nearing its end, and I’m deeply grateful for the incredible support we’ve received from our readers so far. If you haven’t yet, I hope you’ll consider joining them with a donation of an…

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December 26, 2024 at 12:34 PM

Uncovering the Truth: Endo and the Opioid Crisis

Support critical journalism that holds power to account Hi Reader,  Last week, ProPublica and The Philadelphia Inquirer published a bombshell investigation into Endo Health Solutions, one of the nation’s largest opioid makers. Prosecutors said the company profited by “misrepresenting the safety of …

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December 23, 2024 at 11:05 AM

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A public service funded by … the public Hi Reader,  So far during this winter member drive, over 10,500 donors have joined us or renewed their yearly support for ProPublica. I’m so grateful to everyone for this overwhelming show of support, and I’d love for you to join us, too, with a donation of a…

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December 21, 2024 at 12:06 PM

Holding the powerful to account in all 50 states

Support fearless journalism nationwide Hi Reader,  Every community deserves answers and accountability. Yet there has been a net loss of thousands of local U.S. newspapers since 2005.1 Those that have survived are smaller and often lack the resources needed to produce time-consuming investigative r…

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December 19, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Are abortion bans causing deaths? States that passed them are doing little to find out.

Plus: A guide for people experiencing pregnancy loss. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story December 19, 2024 · View in browser In today's newsletter:  Are abortion bans causing de…

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December 19, 2024 at 11:04 AM

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December 17, 2024 at 2:15 PM

How an opioid maker escaped a $7 billion federal penalty

Plus: Los Angeles wants to stop illegal Airbnbs ahead of the Olympics Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story December 17, 2024 · View in browser In today's newsletter:  How a length…

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December 17, 2024 at 12:06 PM

Journalism that gets results

Support fearless, independent journalism Hi Reader,  Our newsroom has a singular focus: to publish investigative journalism that’s well-researched, nonpartisan, fact-checked and devoted to revealing what’s going on behind the scenes with our elected officials, government institutions, big corporati…

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December 14, 2024 at 11:34 AM

Your Support Uncovers the Truth

Investigative Journalism Holds Power Accountable Hi Reader, Imagine fighting for your life against cancer — only to discover that the doctor treating you might be putting you in greater danger.  That’s the focus of ProPublica’s recent long read from last weekend: an investigation into Dr. Thomas C. …

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December 13, 2024 at 12:27 PM

UnitedHealth is limiting access to critical treatment for kids with autism

Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerfu…

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December 12, 2024 at 12:05 PM

A Russian mother was separated from her 1-year-old at the border

The government wouldn’t tell her why. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story December 12, 2024 · View in browser In today's newsletter: Family separations are still happening; sign …

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December 12, 2024 at 11:07 AM

The future of ProPublica’s journalism is bright…

…thanks to our supporters! Join them today. Hi Reader,  Newsrooms across the country are facing big challenges, but there’s a silver lining: Readers like you are stepping up to keep impactful journalism alive. As local newsrooms shrink or close, communities lose vital reporting on the institutions a…

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December 11, 2024 at 12:34 PM

How Wall Street billionaires avoid paying Medicare taxes

Billionaires are using a loophole to avoid Medicare taxes. Closing it — and eliminating other ways around the tax for wealthy business owners — could raise more than $250 billion over 10 years for the program. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. D…

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December 10, 2024 at 11:34 AM

Holding America’s leaders to account

Your gift today is matched, up to $10,000! Hi Reader,  We deserve leaders who act with honesty, integrity and transparency. But when they fall short, independent media is often the first — and sometimes only — line of defense. For generations, investigative journalists have played a critical role in…

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December 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Donald Trump controls a publicly traded company. Now he will pick its regulator.

With its largest shareholder about to be president, experts doubt the SEC is up to the job of investigating Trump Media. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story December 10, 2024 · Vi…

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December 7, 2024 at 12:47 PM

“Are you killing your patients?”

A beloved doctor’s practice flourished, despite suspicions. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story December 07, 2024 · View in browser In today's newsletter: A beloved doctor’s prac…

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December 7, 2024 at 12:04 PM

Our reporting gets results

Every gift makes a difference Hi Reader, All year, you’ve seen ProPublica reporters expose one injustice after another.  In January, we reported on how school voucher expansions have unleashed a flood of additional taxpayer dollars to the benefit of families already enrolled in private schools. In O…

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December 3, 2024 at 11:04 PM

#GivingNewsDay | Hours left for a ProPublica thank-you gift! ⏰

Support fearless journalism that spurs real-world changeHi Reader,  There are only a few hours left to go for #GivingNewsDay, and when the clock strikes midnight, our thank-you gifts will be gone. Join us right now and you’ll get the ProPublica laptop sticker, etched glass or T-shirt.  We’ve raised …

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December 3, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Donate today and get a thank-you gift! ❤️

Only for #GivingNewsDay!Hi Reader,  Today is #GivingNewsDay, and ProPublica has a goal of 2,000 new and renewing members today. I’m so grateful to everyone we’ve heard from so far — the outpouring of support for our fearless journalism this year has been overwhelming. If you’re in a position to do s…

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December 3, 2024 at 12:53 PM

Formaldehyde increases our cancer risk. Little is being done to curb how much of it we breathe.

Plus: Check the formaldehyde cancer risk in your neighborhood. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story December 03, 2024 · View in browser In today's newsletter: The EPA’s attempts t…

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December 3, 2024 at 10:33 AM

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Support fearless journalism in the public interestHi Reader,  Today is #GivingNewsDay, a day of celebrating and supporting the kind of news that helps make our communities and our country stronger, better, more empathetic and more just. Kick off this holiday season by supporting nonprofit, independe…

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December 2, 2024 at 11:05 AM

Early notice on #GivingNewsDay extras

Your gift is matched + get a T-shirt or a glass!Hi Reader,  Tomorrow is #GivingNewsDay here at ProPublica, and because we’ve got two amazing incentives to help us hit our goal of 2,000 donors, I’m getting a head start and telling you about them today.   First, thanks to an anonymous family, your gif…

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November 26, 2024 at 12:21 PM

How Trump plans to seize the power of the purse from Congress

The second-term president likely will seek to cut off spending that lawmakers have already appropriated, setting off a constitutional struggle within the branches. If successful, he could wield the power to punish perceived foes. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powe…

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November 25, 2024 at 12:34 PM

Impact alert: Texas lawmakers push for new exceptions to strict abortion ban

The new legislation was prompted by ProPublica’s reporting on Josseli Barnica and Nevaeh Crain, who died after they could not access timely reproductive care in Texas. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate T…

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November 22, 2024 at 11:38 AM

Why nonprofit news like ours is thriving

Join us today, we’re stronger together Donate Hi Reader,   In a media landscape where traditional news outlets are shrinking and audience trust is eroding, I’m proud to say that ProPublica stands out as a success story. A recent Washington Post column highlights why: Nonprofit journalism is thrivin…

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November 19, 2024 at 12:42 PM

Inside UnitedHealth’s playbook for limiting mental health coverage

United’s practices were deemed illegal in three states. But that hasn’t stopped the company from policing mental health care with arbitrary thresholds and cost-driven targets. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate …

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November 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Lincare made billions while repeatedly defrauding Medicare

Feds did little to rein it in. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story November 13, 2024 · View in browser In today’s newsletter: How Lincare became a multibillion-dollar Medicare sc…

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