Hillsborough County Public Schools has named former HCSO chief deputy Anthony Collins as its new chief of security, even after his resignation last year amid an FBI National Academy cheating probe.

A Denver debate meant to test GOP hopefuls instead spiraled into a surreal hour of pardons, threats and fundraising boasts. The showdown clarified sharp splits inside the party.

A federal judge paused Illinois' ban on swipe fees for taxes and tips, leaving restaurants and small retailers in limbo as appeals and regulator moves continue.

Lawmakers created a statewide task force to probe whether GPS ankle monitors and private monitoring companies are protecting victims and public safety. A report is due within a year.

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was projected to win New Mexico’s Democratic gubernatorial primary as the state held its first semi-open primary; early returns showed a tight GOP governor contest and low turnout.

Kalshi alerted federal authorities after detecting trades tied to George Santos' claimed attendance at the State of the Union, prompting DOJ and CFTC scrutiny.

Consumers Energy has asked Michigan regulators for roughly $456 million a year more from electricity customers, and Attorney General Dana Nessel says her office will intervene. The filing would fund reliability and clean‑energy projects but has drawn sharp pushback from consumer advocates.

Howard County approved a temporary moratorium on new data centers and formed a task force to rewrite zoning and study water, noise, energy and siting impacts.

Mayor Joe Hogsett and councilors proposed a $19.49M package to fund street resurfacing, housing hub stabilization, park cameras, homeowner repairs and youth programs across Indianapolis.

Elias Irizarry — who pleaded guilty for his role in the Jan. 6 attack — has been placed inside the Pentagon’s irregular warfare and counterterrorism shop, prompting internal alarm.

The Moreno administration will ask City Council to approve a $110M stabilization loan backed by future tax revenues to replace emergency borrowing and shore up cash flow.

The D.C. Council gave initial approval to a bill that would bar landlords from charging separate common‑area and vacancy utility fees after tenant complaints of surprise charges. The measure now needs a final vote and the mayor's signature.

Indiana's new bell-to-bell phone law takes effect July 1, 2026. Districts from Noblesville to Mooresville are updating policies, storage plans and parent communications.