A federal judge halted plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years and paused a board‑led renaming, saying only Congress can change the memorial’s name.

National Grid asked state regulators to freeze the delivery portion of gas bills for about 1.9M downstate customers through March 31, 2028, using roughly $250M in credits.

Tarrant County Democrats say a Republican election judge removed a seal and assaulted a long‑serving Democratic judge at a polling place during the runoff. Police took statements; no charges have been filed.

A GOP primary in Eastern Baltimore County has turned personal: peace‑order requests, a defamation suit and a heated residency fight are now front and center. The June 23 primary will test which narrative resonates with local voters.

The sudden dismantling of USAID has paused or canceled PEPFAR‑backed HIV services in dozens of countries, threatening drug supplies and community programs. Experts warn lives could be at risk.

Federal civil‑rights officials say Connetquot violated Title VI after swapping 'Thunderbirds' for 'T‑Birds.' Reports say OCR has asked DOJ to consider enforcement.

Wanda Halbert says about 1,700 absentee ballots from the May 5 primary were never counted and has asked a judge to review the county’s reconciliation procedures.

Delegates at the Minnesota GOP convention in Duluth endorsed Adam Schwarze for U.S. Senate, setting up an Aug. 11 primary showdown with Michele Tafoya.

Gov. Polis vetoed HB26‑1005, preserving Colorado’s Labor Peace Act and triggering sharp reactions from unions and business groups. The fight over the state’s second‑vote rule is set to continue.

Gov. DeSantis signed HB 925, letting clerks retain more fees and fines; analysts estimate millions will flow to county court offices beginning July 1, 2026.

President Trump endorsed Mike Mazzei on Truth Social, giving the former state senator a late, high‑profile boost as Oklahoma’s June 16 GOP primary approaches.

Gov. Polis posted photos after lawmakers passed HB26‑1326 to reauthorize and reform Colorado’s Public Utilities Commission, calling it a win for oversight and lower costs.

An 11th Circuit panel privately reprimanded an Atlanta federal judge after finding she had sex in her chambers with a high‑ranking officer. The Atlanta Police Department has opened an inquiry.