A bipartisan Senate bill would bar targeted sports‑betting ads to anyone under 18 on major social platforms and give the FTC new enforcement powers. Supporters point to research showing high youth exposure to gambling content online.

Police activity at Morgan Falls Overlook Park closed the park and briefly disrupted voting at a nearby Sandy Springs polling site Tuesday, prompting delays and an official warning to avoid the area.

A House committee voted 10-2 to block HB261, which would have added rape and incest exceptions to Louisiana's abortion ban after emotional testimony at the Capitol.

Gov. DeWine signed emergency rules to speed revalidation and let Ohio drop high‑risk Medicaid providers as a House task force and CMS tighten oversight.

Cobb County activated backup voting procedures after technical glitches affected several polling locations on Tuesday. Officials say voting continued and lines will be honored.

Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, adding a heavyweight surrogate while polls show the race still unsettled.

A Louisiana appeals court affirmed New Orleans owns the Wisner Trust lands and revenues, clearing the way for millions in local funds. City leaders called it a win for residents.

Rep. Adelita Grijalva visited a detained DACA recipient at a Tucson ICE facility. Family and video say agents forced entry into her home on Monday.

Quincy’s new City Council is weighing whether to undo 2024 pay ordinances that would raise the mayor’s pay nearly 80% and lift councilors’ salaries by about half.

Abbott is pitching a five‑point property‑tax overhaul while Gina Hinojosa made a Dallas block party into a schools‑first rally. Polling shows a competitive statewide contest.

Russia accused Latvia at the U.N. of allowing Ukrainian drone launches; Latvia and the U.S. rejected the claim as NATO intercepted a suspected drone over Estonia.

Supporters say the county's plan to wind down San Pasqual Academy needs more public review to avoid disrupting foster-youth placements.

An OIG synopsis says Baltimore paid 15 city employees $312,555.86 while on permission leave and urges the city to adopt clear, equitable administrative-leave rules.