After a widely publicized 2019 raid and a $2.9M settlement, Anjanette Young has moved closer to a seat on Chicago’s police oversight commission. Her appointment exposes lingering divisions over warrant policies at City Hall.

City Council asked Boston Public Schools to evaluate joining nationwide social‑media lawsuits to see if legal recoveries could help fund student mental‑health supports. The measure sends a hearing to the education committee.

Sen. Dave McCormick said he’d welcome Sen. John Fetterman to the GOP as reports surface of a quiet Republican courtship. The development raises questions about Senate control and Pennsylvania politics.

At a packed May 7 session, Austin City Council approved a mobile‑vendor inspection agreement, an AHFC inducement for Elm Ridge, and a slate of parks and infrastructure contracts. The votes push several projects toward construction while adding one‑time homeless health funding.

A settlement will make Oregon share county‑level voter‑maintenance data and prompt a cleanup of long‑inactive registrations.

The Air Force says a Qatar‑donated 747 has completed modifications and may serve as a temporary Air Force One by July 4, as Boeing’s permanent replacements lag. Officials point to finished testing and final paint work as crews race to meet a summer handover.

BPD told City Council it expects to exceed a $40M overtime allocation by roughly $13.4M, prompting fresh scrutiny over vacancies and budget oversight.

Joesley Batista, a JBS co-owner, is reported to have helped arrange Lula's White House meeting with Trump, spotlighting corporate influence and a $5M Pilgrim’s Pride donation.

Lawmakers are weighing a $4.5 million payout to Marvin Haynes after his 2004 conviction was vacated.

A funding push to send millions to Minnesota food shelves remains unresolved at the Capitol as pantries face record demand.

Multnomah County says ballots should have arrived by May 7. Here’s how to get a replacement, track it, and return it before the May 19 deadline.

Mayor Vi Lyles will step down on June 30 after leading Charlotte since 2017, citing family and a desire to make room for new leadership. The city council must now decide who finishes her term.

Former Concord immigration judge Kyra Lilien sued the DOJ, alleging she was wrongfully removed for being a woman, a Democrat and an immigrant‑rights advocate. She seeks reinstatement, back pay and damages.