Ballot selfies are legal in California, but poll workers can ask you to stop if photos invade privacy or disrupt voting. Know the limits before you post.

Gov. Gavin Newsom named former CFPB director Rohit Chopra to lead California’s new consumer agency — a move that strengthens state enforcement and carries national political weight.

A viral video showed three pro‑Mangione supporters wearing city press badges and praising the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. City Hall and legal experts are now debating how NYC issues press credentials.

A conference draft of SB 903 redirects $55 million to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and reboots the public‑land trust working group, setting a 2027–2028 audit and settlement timetable.

A citizen-drafted charter amendment would require HPD to verify federal agents’ identity and legal authority before assisting them; the commission will consider the measure this week.

President Trump and First Lady Melania attended a wreath‑laying at Arlington National Cemetery on May 25 as part of the national Memorial Day observance.

A Jefferson Parish justice of the peace acknowledged using his judicial title on Instagram and faced the Judiciary Commission as officials weigh possible discipline. Commissioners discussed options from caution to recommending suspension to the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Nearly $500K in outside TV and mail spending has flowed into the Baltimore County state's attorney primary, raising questions about who’s shaping the race. The buys have backed Sarah David and hit incumbent Scott Shellenberger.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced at West Point that the Army met its FY26 recruiting goal four months early, signing contracts for more than 61,500 new soldiers.

AOC's May coast‑to‑coast appearances — from Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to a planned Missoula rally — have intensified speculation about a 2028 presidential or Senate bid.

A House committee advanced a bill to stop Washington, D.C., from ever imposing congestion fees, setting up a showdown over home rule and transit funding. D.C. leaders pushed back.

Brookfield Mayor Steven V. Ponto announced a leave of absence; Common Council President Gary Mahkorn will serve as acting mayor. No return date has been given.

Attorney General James Uthmeier demanded records from Orange‑Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell after a May 12 letter accused her office of overly lenient youthful‑offender plea deals.