The Tennessee Supreme Court refused Wanda Halbert's appeal request, allowing an appeals-court reversal to stand and sending the ouster petition back to Shelby County court.

Vice President J.D. Vance will publish "Communion" on June 16, a memoir about his return to Catholicism and how faith shapes his politics.

HHS signals the FDA will restore compounding access to about 14 injectable peptides, reopening a regulated channel while doctors warn safety data are limited.

Councilman Scott Walker has dropped his bid for Jefferson Parish president to focus on his communications business and early‑childhood work. His decision reshapes the field for the open contest.

The Tennessee Legislature approved a ban on retail sales of nitrous oxide, pairing fines for shops with a new felony for knowingly supplying the gas for recreational use.

The Georgia House passed SB 406 155‑10, creating a statewide HOA registration system and tightening rules on liens and foreclosures. The bill now returns to the Senate.

The Louisiana House passed HB613 to add a citizenship symbol on state driver’s licenses, sparking a partisan debate about pride, privacy and possible harassment. Lawmakers now wait on the Senate.

Kent Syverud is now reported to assume the University of Michigan presidency on May 11, about two months earlier than the Regents' July 1 timetable.

A former Livingston County conservative says the AG's press release falsely branded him a thief and is suing Letitia James for damages.

At an Oklahoma City forum Monday, GOP gubernatorial hopefuls traded sharp lines on abortion enforcement and exceptions, underscoring the issue's power in the 2026 primary.

The Louisiana House approved HB137 to let courts fine parents up to $5,000 if their child makes a school threat, touching off debate over deterrence and mental‑health concerns.

Industry groups asked the Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit ruling that lets New York sue gun makers under a public‑nuisance law. The fight could reshape PLCAA protections nationwide.

The Missouri House advanced funding to replace the Hogan Street youth facility in St. Louis even after estimates for the new building more than doubled in the current budget draft. Lawmakers approved the money as the debate moves to the Senate.