Miami-Dade County offices are closed for Columbus/Indigenous People's Day, but essential services like garbage collection and public transit will operate normally. Golf courses are open, libraries are closed, and marina alerts are available.

A new mural is set to be unveiled on October 2nd in the Garden District, with a celebration involving community members, local officials, and the artist Cory Nikolaus.

Three Missouri high school seniors were named U.S. Presidential Scholars for their academic and extracurricular excellence.

The GAO suggests the Trump Administration may have unlawfully frozen disaster relief funds, according to Rosa DeLauro who calls for increased oversight.

Arizona State Representatives Martinez and Lopez have called out RUCO for not adequately addressing their constituents’ concerns regarding rising utility rates by a foreign-owned company.

The Garland Police Department welcomed 18 new recruits to their academy, offering community support and a starting salary of $82,482, with a call for more candidates to apply.

Fort Lauderdale is enhancing its approach to homelessness with more coordinated efforts, including new staff and a focus on medical and mental health support, aiming for better integration of services and a balance of enforcement and assistance.

Senator Tammy Baldwin urged her colleagues to extend ACA tax breaks, highlighting the impact on American families and potential health care cost spikes if not maintained.

Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen was named Legislator of the Year at the GRPC for his Second Amendment advocacy, an honor bestowed by the Second Amendment Foundation.

The Senate Special Committee on Investigations meets to discuss the Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission and Fani Willis's legal issues, with a live-stream available.

State Representative Walt Blackman urges Governor Hobbs to declare a State of Emergency for Gila County after fatal floods, seeking expedited aid and recovery.

The U.S. President greeted Christians on the Feast of Saint Michael, highlighting the archangel's significance for protection and morality, and referencing the tradition of the Prayer to Saint Michael for guidance.

Senator Mark Kelly calls for bipartisan action to extend health care tax credits and prevent a government shutdown, highlighting the severe impact on Arizona residents.