A wave of resignations in Minnesota’s federal prosecutor’s office has led to an unexpected break for a 12-time convicted felon. As career officials departed over objections to Trump administration directives, one defendant managed to avoid prosecution and gain his freedom.

In the aftermath of fierce wildfires in Los Angeles last year, social media platforms were flooded with misleading information. These false claims, which spread quickly, ultimately had a tangible impact on how California crafted its policies.

As a prolonged government shutdown persists, many fear that Affordable Care Act subsidies may lapse. In Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, one hair stylist facing a potential neck surgery worries she will have to delay her procedure if these crucial subsidies vanish.