Ohio’s attorney general rejected the ballot summary for a petition to repeal the 2023 reproductive-rights amendment, pausing the campaign before any signatures are collected.

The SEC told a D.C. court its $1.5M settlement with Elon Musk "reflected compromises" after a judge raised questions about the deal's fairness.

Committee packets and emails show Chair Jana Swearengen‑Washington tried to spin the city’s IT program into a new department; the measure was pulled after the mayor’s office flagged charter concerns. The move arrives as a state takeover board prepares to assume control of Memphis schools.

A federal earnings‑based test could strip federal loans from thousands of programs, putting trade schools, seminaries and low‑paying majors at risk.

TPWD adopted new rules that require a 600‑hour apprenticeship and cap satellite facilities; volunteer rescuers warn small centers could be squeezed. The changes take effect Sept. 1, 2027.

A presidential proclamation retools Section 232 metal tariffs, shifting duties to full product value and adding tiered rates that could deepen costs for Detroit automakers and suppliers.

House Bill 2254, called Ryan's Law, cleared the Pa. House to let terminally ill patients use state-authorized medical marijuana while hospitalized; the measure now heads to the Senate.

President Trump will visit Chippewa County on June 5 to spotlight farm policies, tax relief and expanded crop‑insurance under the Working Families Tax Cuts.

Lower Merion's seasonal ban on gas‑powered leaf blowers begins June 1, 2026, as part of a phased plan that ends with a full ban in 2029. The ordinance allows electric blowers but has drawn pushback from landscapers and residents.

Political "smishing" texts are surging in Philadelphia ahead of the 2026 midterms. Experts warn some messages impersonate election offices or push fake donation pages.

President Trump nominated Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, setting up a Senate confirmation and possible leadership shakeup in Tallahassee.

A Charlotte council member urged exploring whether hospitality taxes could pay for more police uptown, citing a recent North Carolina Supreme Court decision.

Rep. Cliff Bentz introduced a bill that would clear federal land and a right-of-way so Crook County can plan a backup exit and four fire-safe zones for Juniper Canyon.