Minneapolis PD officers were honored as Police Officers of the Year at IACP 2025 for their courage and integrity, though specifics of their actions remain undisclosed.

House Majority Leader Ben Bowman criticizes the Trump Administration's approved deployment of troops to Oregon following Portland protests, calling it federal overreach and urging unity against it.

The CCTST, a joint venture between the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children's, received a $37.2 million grant renewal from NIH to support translational science and research.

Abbott appoints four to Texas Municipal Retirement System board, including Langley, Tawil, Reyes, and Williams, to manage retirement services for city employees.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva sue the U.S. House for blocking Grijalva's seating, alleging voter disenfranchisement.

Washington's AG Nick Brown leads a coalition opposing Trump's bid to send National Guard troops to Chicago without state consent, citing concerns over federalism and civilian control of the military.

California fast-tracks $80 million to aid food banks and deploys the National Guard to assist with food distribution due to the federal shutdown affecting SNAP benefits.

San Diego County boosts its wildfire defense by buying a Sikorsky S70 Firehawk helicopter, enhancing its aerial firefighting fleet for quicker response and better firefighting capabilities.

Arizona Secretary of State invites youth to apply for the 2025 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, honoring dedication to social justice and community service.

Nevada County inaugurated its new Ballot Processing Center, which offers more space for ballot handling and public observation, ahead of the Special Election.

Ohio's redistricting process faces disagreement, with no consensus reached at the first meeting of phase two. Democrats propose a more balanced map, while GOP commissioners are tepid, and a referendum is considered as deadlines approach.

Denver sues the Trump Administration for allegedly illegally withholding federal grant funds over DEI policy compliance.

Turning Point USA's event at Indiana University, featuring Tucker Carlson and Indiana Governor Mike Braun, drew a crowd of 3,000 in a show of conservative unity and remembrance of Charlie Kirk.