California funded a UC Berkeley database of police misconduct files — but the public portal appears to lack cases from the past two years, raising fresh transparency concerns.

Two Fulton County early‑voting branches were closed for repairs days before advance voting ends, but the county lists dozens of alternate sites and hours. Check the county page for the nearest option.

San Antonio’s primary runoffs land on May 26 with early voting May 18–22. Here’s a short guide to deadlines, what’s on the ballot and where to find your vote center.

A bomb threat was reported ahead of Brad Raffensperger’s Macon campaign stop at Middle Georgia Regional Airport; officials say an investigation is underway.

A fake Facebook page used Gary Parker's photo and a donation link to urge supporters to 'barbecue' Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan, prompting denials and regulator questions.

UT Knoxville’s advisory board signed off on a $2.53B preliminary budget that would raise modest tuition, housing and meal‑plan costs while boosting some hourly pay. The plan now goes to the UT System board for final approval in late June.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed SB 1344, creating a state program to fund domestic biosimilar insulin production and push for lower, more transparent patient prices.

Orlando City Commissioner Tony Ortiz has filed to run for mayor in 2027, pitching a neighborhood-focused platform on housing, safety and transit. The entry expands a field already featuring state Rep. Anna Eskamani.

City staff recommended a 2.932% CPI adjustment to Pasadena's FY27 fees, adding revenue to sewer and other funds while funding pump‑station modernization.

The Department of Energy awarded contracts to loan about 53.3 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with deliveries starting immediately as part of a coordinated international release. The swaps are structured so borrowed volumes are repaid with a premium to rebuild the reserve over time.

The State Department barred 13 people tied to an India-based operation accused of shipping fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, adding visa bans to sanctions and prosecutions.

With the June 2 primary looming, some Democrats are urging voters to hold ballots until the last minute to avoid a split vote — a move officials warn could clog counts.

DHS says it will pursue removal of Noel Quintana Gonzalez, owner of Señor Machetes, even after Gov. Tony Evers granted a state pardon; the case has galvanized Madison.