Government emails show FBI Director Kash Patel joined a military‑coordinated "VIP snorkel" around the USS Arizona Memorial — an outing the FBI did not disclose that has drawn criticism.

A new state law creates a narrow safety exception that lets Oklahoma’s juvenile‑oversight office notify police when a complainant makes a credible threat. Most complaint details remain confidential.

A new state law will force districts to share teacher disciplinary histories and verify prior employers — a move supporters say prevents problem hires and critics fear could slow hiring amid shortages.

All eight Minnesota representatives backed H.R. 1346 after the House approved year‑round E15 in a 218‑203 vote. Supporters point to billions more in corn demand and cheaper gas; critics point to budget and soybean risks.

Lawmakers in Lansing floated changes that would require cities to allow duplexes and ADUs and cap lot and dwelling sizes, drawing sharp local pushback.

Rep. Jill Tokuda led a bipartisan resolution reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as Trump heads to Beijing. Lawmakers say Taiwan must not be a bargaining chip.

Albany approved a 12th stopgap budget extender signed by Gov. Hochul to fund state operations through May 18 while lawmakers finalize a proposed $268B deal.

The Oklahoma Senate adopted an amendment to strip a 1990s ‘trigger’ so federal gas‑tax relief can actually lower prices at local pumps.

A Temecula Valley High water‑polo photo prompted trustees' online remarks and a parent's call for resignations.

EPA plans to propose a roughly two‑year delay to a Biden-era vehicle pollution rule, citing weak EV sales; environmental groups warn of health and legal fallout.

The Senate voted to pause senators’ pay during agency funding lapses, a rule set to take effect after the Nov. 3, 2026, election. Supporters called it shared sacrifice after two long shutdowns.

City Council introduced two bills to ban surveillance pricing and limit grocery price changes to once every 24 hours, framing the move as a consumer‑protection measure. Advocates and unions praised the effort while researchers urge careful drafting.

California is rolling out more than $1 billion in point‑of‑sale rebates to help fleets buy electric trucks, with dealers able to apply discounts starting June 26.