The FAA rescinded a sweeping January drone advisory after a Twin Cities photojournalist sued, replacing a moving no‑fly zone with a cautionary advisory.

Donna Miller won a crowded, money-fueled Democratic primary in Illinois' 2nd District. Outside spending and national groups shaped the outcome.

Hochul announced a World Cup One‑Day Permit to help bars and restaurants host outdoor watch parties and streamline multi‑day permitting this summer.

The Pentagon released footage of U.S. forces boarding the M/T Tifani in the Indian Ocean; the tanker is on a U.S. sanctions list and was carrying Iranian crude.

The City of Monroe's special election is May 5. Early voting is May 2 at City Hall, and secure drop boxes are available at City Hall and fire stations.

The Tennessee House voted April 21 to add "honorifics" to the state’s ban on forced use of preferred names or pronouns, barring schools and state agencies from requiring titles such as Mr., Mrs., Dr. or Mx.

A federal appeals court cleared a major hurdle for Texas' classroom Ten Commandments law, allowing posters to stay up while legal challenges continue.

SPPS says the 2026–27 budget gap narrowed to about $14 million, but parents and teachers warn programs could still be cut as the district finalizes plans.

A 10‑step plan to pick Miami‑Dade’s next superintendent exposed a split over hiring outside help, with budget limits and transparency at the center.

Dozens of parents rallied on the Capitol lawn, pressing Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act after recent court rulings and lawsuits put Big Tech under pressure. Families shared testimony and legal records as they met with lawmakers.

The Michigan Senate approved amendments to Wyatt’s Law that add manslaughter and criminal sexual conduct to the state’s child‑abuse registry; the bill now heads to the House.

Clark County asked staff to study a possible noise ordinance for the Las Vegas Strip, weighing Fremont-style performer circles and decibel limits to calm rising conflicts.

President Trump nominated University of Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan to chair the White House Council of Economic Advisers, elevating a scholar with Minneapolis Fed ties into the center of the administration’s rate debate.