State Rep. Jared Patterson said he will file a resolution to rename the Dallas North Tollway the "Donald J. Trump Tollway." NTTA would have to approve any change.

Four councilmembers say redirecting roughly $2.2M from Flock cameras could restore library hours, rec programs and arts funding.

Maui's council chair introduced Bill 119 to raise fines for excessively loud car stereos; the original draft allowed equipment forfeiture but a committee amendment may strip that penalty.

A Ninth Circuit panel suspended two Orange County immigration lawyers and fined them after concluding their briefs included fabricated citations and misattributed quotes. The order also forces new, two‑year AI‑disclosure rules for the firm.

The Park Service quietly contracted a Maryland gilding firm for roughly $5M to regild the equestrian statues near the Lincoln Memorial ahead of July 4, prompting procurement questions.

A Honolulu judge found that pre-session closed‑door meetings by a House rules committee violated the state constitution, raising fresh transparency questions.

Las Vegas city attorneys moved to drop a misdemeanor against a longtime Fremont Street performer after an ACLU First Amendment challenge. The decision could reshape how downtown performer rules are enforced.

Miami‑Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert filed to run for Rep. Frederica Wilson’s open 24th District seat and enters the August primary with a fundraising edge. The short sprint to Aug. 18 will test name recognition and local endorsements.

A Missouri appeals court ordered a jury trial in a St. Peters sunflower case, a decision that could let more Missourians in small towns demand juries in de novo appeals.

A western Pennsylvania lawmaker is pitching a one‑time $250 payment to taxpaying households, saying the commonwealth has extra revenue and tying the idea to America250 events. The proposal would still need legislative approval and administrative setup.

The U.S. Treasury added Miguel Díaz‑Canel to its sanctions list on June 4, escalating pressure on Havana and deepening economic pain that will ripple to Miami. The move names the president and several associates and blocks U.S. dealings.

The City of Dallas published a single FIFA World Cup hub with transit, safety and Fan Festival details — plus instructions to sign up for DallasAlert.

City attorneys asked a judge to dismiss a veteran LAPD officer’s discrimination and wage claims, saying his deposition and the record undercut key allegations.