More than 22,000 New Yorkers had SNAP cases closed in June after new federal work rules; the city says outreach saved many, but pantries expect demand to grow.

A federal trial opened July 20 in Austin after prosecutors accused John Robison of diverting $1M meant for a Bastrop County land purchase tied to the University of Austin.

Dallas' official website was offline for hours on July 20, limiting access to council agendas and department pages while technicians worked to restore services.

Oakland leaders backed a 'City of Refuge' ordinance to bar immigration-status questions on city forms and limit ICE access to city property.

Midyear FEC filings show Democratic incumbents in Chicago suburbs holding seven-figure war chests while many Republican challengers report only a few thousand dollars.

Keith Faber suggested in May radio interviews that he’d consider cutting parts of Ohio Medicaid, including home‑care waivers, prompting sharp pushback and questions about what would be required to do so.

Rep. Byron Donalds introduced the Protecting Ratepayers Act to require data centers to generate their own power and water, arguing households shouldn't foot infrastructure costs.

Allegheny County’s communications director is on leave after an Instagram video in which she told a radio host to "jump." She apologized and the county has opened an internal review.

Sen. Bernie Sanders headlines a Minneapolis rally with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan as national progressives pour resources into Minnesota's Senate primary.

Clint Reilly, the longtime San Francisco political strategist and owner of the San Francisco Examiner, has died at 79. He left a wide imprint on city politics, real estate and local publishing.

Bill Horn, a five-term San Diego County supervisor known for pro-growth policies in North County, has died at 83. He also supported education projects in Uganda.

Titusville's City Council voted to draft an ordinance banning data centers, citing strain on utilities and concerns about neighborhood impacts.

San Mateo supervisors will meet Tuesday to weigh a $29M Foster City building purchase and vote on confirming Michelle Kuka as HR director. The agenda packet lays out the property, financing and public‑participation details.