The U.S. Treasury designated former DRC president Joseph Kabila for allegedly backing the M23 rebels, freezing any U.S.-linked assets and warning of penalties.

Four GOP contenders clashed over eliminating the income tax and 'DEI' at an Oakland County forum that highlighted manufacturing and ballot fights.

Pinellas Commissioner Kathleen Peters floated a ban on large-scale AI data centers during a county work session, citing concerns about power, water and community impacts.

At a Brooklyn forum, city leaders and advocates pressed Albany to free up Raise the Age money so local groups can scale mentoring and violence-prevention work.

Warren's City Council has instructed its attorney to explore legal action after Mayor Lori Stone missed a deadline to appoint members to the city's pay‑setting commission. Council members set a July 1 deadline before moving toward court.

Former federal prosecutor Saritha Komatireddy frames her bid as a public‑safety, accountability challenge to incumbent Letitia James ahead of the 2026 race. Her campaign is leaning on high‑profile prosecutions and GOP backing.

A judge found Effie Phillips‑Staley had enough valid petition signatures to remain on the June 23 NY‑17 Democratic primary ballot, even after hundreds were tossed for suspected fraud.

The City Council approved a package of bills to fight vaccine misinformation and expand access to childhood and teen shots across New York City. Officials say the move pairs education with neighborhood outreach.

The U.S. Department of Education opened a Title VI probe into Stanford’s BIPOC National Board cohort; Stanford says the cohort is being sunsetted.

A Phoenix police sergeant has filed a federal suit saying he was retaliated against after an off‑duty, armed appearance at a Chandler student protest. He is asking a judge to stop a May 4 disciplinary hearing.

State senators approved S.8877 to force employers and job sites to disclose whether listings are real or just résumé-collection posts. The measure ties clear language to fines and gives the labor department audit power.

Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't back any attorney general nominee who excuses Jan. 6, a stance that could derail or delay the White House's choice for DOJ.

After weeks of stalemate, the House approved a bipartisan bill to fund most of DHS and sent it to President Trump. Immigration‑enforcement money will be handled separately.