Shontel Lewis filed paperwork Thursday to run for Denver mayor in 2027, challenging incumbent Mike Johnston and opening her District 8 seat. Her campaign posted early messaging on Instagram.

El Dorado County paid $75,000 to resolve a disciplinary probe into former Public Health Director Jennifer Byrne after Instagram posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing; combined with administrative leave the tab is about $134,000.

Apple and the Justice Department are in early talks to settle the 2024 antitrust lawsuit that challenges the App Store. Procedural wins and private offers have given both sides new leverage, but a deal is far from certain.

Newsom signed budget language tightening who qualifies for California’s SIBTF after analysts warned of $1,700/week awards and a 25,000‑claim backlog.

Obama accused Vice President J.D. Vance of promoting a 'blood-and-soil' vision of America during a Malcolm Gladwell conversation, refocusing the debate over belonging.

Jacksonville's city attorney says a decades-old political sign ordinance likely violates the First Amendment, putting the city's sign code under review.

Boston University’s public tax filing shows an $800K loan to former president Robert A. Brown for a multimillion-dollar condo; two other senior officials also received six-figure property loans.

Max Blumenthal says CBP officers detained him at Dulles and seized two phones after a reporting trip to Iran; ADC filed an emergency motion seeking their return. The filing argues the seizures violated the First and Fourth Amendments.

Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George outlined how she'd fund universal childcare, cut utility bills and overhaul contracting as she prepares to assume the mayor's office.

Federal civil‑rights officials have opened directed probes into Detroit, Pontiac and Taylor after 2023‑24 federal data flagged questions about how they handled staff‑on‑student misconduct.

Cheryl Caulfield and Chris Heagarty did not file for reelection, opening contested Wake County school board seats in Districts 1 and 7 ahead of the November ballot.

Chicago has put a planned extra pension payment on hold after Cook County said second‑installment property tax bills will be delayed by roughly two months, creating a cash‑flow pinch.

Los Angeles County and the DA’s office have asked a judge to dismiss Tiffiny Blacknell’s suit alleging demotion, discrimination and retaliation. Court papers say her claims remain deficient.