Minneapolis moved to restore the North Loop’s one‑block César Chávez Avenue to Fourth Avenue North after planning staff and a council committee advanced the petition. The action follows national reporting that prompted a wave of renaming efforts.

A wide‑ranging NC bill would let localities open ABC stores on Sundays, allow canned cocktails in grocery aisles and add alcoholic whipped cream to the law. Lawmakers delayed a committee vote Tuesday.

A Sixth Circuit panel ruled that long‑term residents detained after illegal entry are entitled to bond hearings, a decision that affects Michigan and other states in the circuit.

Michigan lawmakers introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act to bar Chinese-linked cars and components, framing the move as protection for Detroit jobs and vehicle data security.

Conservative groups rallied outside Raleigh's Legislative Building urging lawmakers to revive bathroom restrictions for transgender people, reviving HB2-era fights.

If wildfire forced you from your Los Angeles home, you can still get your June 2 ballot by adding a temporary mailing address. Here’s how and where to get help.

Ramona planners warned a San Diego County draft inclusionary ordinance could slow approvals and erode local control, while county staff say options include fees and incentives. The Board will review the measure on June 24, 2026.

A treasurer’s half‑page insert mailed with thousands of Kane County tax bills prompted complaints that it read like a campaign flier and spurred reviews by local authorities.

A tense Director Nominations Committee hearing in Phoenix put Brig. Gen. John Conley through fierce questioning over ICE, vaccine policy and Iran. The panel recommended his confirmation after a key Republican sided with Democrats.

Crews have installed roughly one kilometer of matte-black barrier along the Rio Grande, replacing an older fence across from El Paso.

Mark Stewart posted that he attended the MCSO "They Served Well" memorial — county sources say he was not there, prompting questions about his transparency.

Fort Bliss' 1st Armored Division will take over the Joint Task Force the military support mission for CBP along the U.S.–Mexico frontier.

Seattle’s teachers union certified Ibijoke Idowu as president Friday even as Seattle Public Schools investigates allegations a student was harmed and police referred the case to prosecutors.