A new book reframes Texas' religious past as a political project, publishing as the state adopts Bible readings, Ten Commandments displays and school vouchers.

A June Capitol hearing showed how a patchwork of local systems funnels vulnerable Texans through jails and hospitals, producing high costs and few stable outcomes.

A federal appeals panel upheld a lower court’s injunction, blocking strict FinCEN reporting rules that small San Diego check‑cashers said would crush their businesses. The decision keeps protections in place while legal challenges proceed.

A federal judge in Los Angeles has barred DHS from using force to stop journalists and observers from documenting immigration operations — a major win for press freedom. The injunction limits dispersals and crowd‑control tactics in the Central District of California.

Two new Tennessee laws that took effect July 1 raise prison ranges to 12–20 years for intoxicated drivers who flee fatal crashes and add mandatory minimums and fines.

In the St. Louis rematch, Cori Bush is targeting Wesley Bell’s pro‑Israel votes and the outside money supporting him. The Aug. 4 primary has become a nationalized test of local politics.

Rubio expanded a State Department ministerial on an alleged "resurgence of transnational far‑left terrorism" to more than 70 countries, drawing pushback from allies and civil‑liberties groups.

Gov. DeWine appointed Sen. Nathan Manning to the Ninth District Court of Appeals, reopening House District 52 in Lorain County and prompting a GOP scramble while Democrats smell a pickup.

Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy's USA Today op-ed criticized a police training program; the training group denies the claims and says it will review attendance records.

Derek Mayer is returning to head the U.S. Secret Service's Chicago Field Office after a year in private security. His experience will shape planning for major events.

A Baltimore City Council bill would cap private towing at $250, require credit‑card payments and curb patrol towing after residents reported surprise fees.

Baltimore County’s proposed Bill 68‑26 would force most smoke shops at least 1,000 feet from schools, parks and other shops and ban flashing storefront lights. Owners say the rule would unfairly punish legitimate retailers while officials cite enforcement sweeps and public‑health concerns.

New York will replace magnetic‑stripe EBT cards with chip-enabled versions starting in early 2027 to curb skimming. Officials expect about two million replacements and urge users to lock cards in ebtEDGE.