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.

The City of Phoenix has posted a draft 'Canine' policy covering training, care and deployments. The public comment window is open through May 31.

An industry executive told the Tampa Bay Business Journal the state’s $9.6B catastrophe fund needs recalibration as trustees prepare to weigh new 2026 rates.

A state watchdog's review found Utah districts logged large charges for catering, hotels, pizza and luxury blankets. Officials say many outlays were for conferences or reimbursed.

East Hampton’s town board will hear a proposed law May 7 that would limit town cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement and create a community task force.

The City of Tampa approved a $350,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination, retaliation and favoritism in the Mobility Department. The payment closes the case but leaves questions about personnel practices.

Sen. Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser debate live Thursday at 6 p.m., a one-hour broadcast airing statewide as Colorado’s June 30 primary approaches.

Rep. Pat Ryan appears to hold an early edge in New York’s 18th District as Republicans scramble to name a replacement nominee and a court upholds the substitution. Poll trackers and local filings make this a race to watch through the June primary and into November.