NYC Mayor Eric Adams and DYCD announced a plan to expand after-school programs, adding 10,000 seats by 2026 and investing $21 million for 184,000 students.

Council will vote Wednesday on a draft to bar scooter operation and rentals citywide from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.; the redline authorizes impoundment and lists narrow exceptions.

Former Arizona Representative Austin Smith pleaded guilty to election fraud charges and will face a five-year public office ban, probation, and a $5,500 fine.

George's lawyers say secret messages and missing proffer audio point to prosecutorial misconduct; the DA's office calls the allegations baseless. A mid‑December hearing will test the competing claims.

Seattle ranks 4th in the Digital Cities Survey for its technology use to address challenges such as public safety and homelessness, earning the city national recognition for the second year in a row.

The Hawaiian Homes Commission revoked Waimana’s operating license after repeated outages and regulatory trouble. DHHL says federal broadband grants will fund inspections and repairs.

Healey-Driscoll Administration officials criticize Trump's efforts to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education, emphasizing the negative impact on American education.

Missouri AG initiates an investigation into MSHSAA over allegations of race and sex discrimination based on whistleblower claims and a policy reserving positions for under-represented groups.

Cuyahoga County funds two winter shelters to help the homeless, offering beds, meals, and essential services, reflecting the community's commitment to dignity and safety for all residents.

Jim Jordan has referred Thomas Windom for criminal prosecution, alleging he obstructed Congress by not answering deposition questions despite DOJ authorization.

HPD has refused Council Member Edward Pollard’s overtime funds for the District J Patrol, pausing his signature community‑policing program and sparking a citywide clash over authority. The dispute raises questions about where funding ends and operational control begins.

Sacramento County DA Thien Ho launched a run for the newly redrawn 6th District, using a launch video that mixes his refugee story with a pledge to "restore the rule of law."

Fit Precast plans to open a $102 million facility in south Gaston County, creating 125 jobs with average salaries of $104,000, focusing on infrastructure manufacturing.