Trump says he'll pause a planned strike on Iran after Gulf leaders asked for more time, while U.S. forces were ordered to stay ready if negotiations fail.

Kane County approved modest raises and riverboat-fund awards at its Tuesday meeting as officials continue searching for ways to close a looming budget gap.

Ohio Republicans filed a joint resolution to enshrine a photo‑ID rule in the state constitution, triggering a fast legislative timeline and likely legal fights.

Lorain County Administrator Jeff Armbruster died Friday after a recent brain-cancer diagnosis. Colleagues remembered him as a friend and longtime public servant.

At a UAW forum in Dearborn, Jocelyn Benson and Mike Duggan traded barbs over fundraising and labor ties in front of about 150 union members.

State transportation officials say the MBTA will temporarily occupy a stretch of Summer Street for World Cup match days. The move has drawn pushback from Mayor Wu’s office ahead of June matches.

Kemp vetoed $100M that lawmakers set aside for future retiree COLAs. ERS approved a 2.25% July increase, but advocates say it won't keep up with inflation.

A Binnall Law Group attorney apologized to a San Francisco judge after AI-generated "phantom" quotations appeared in a filing tied to the AFGE v. Trump layoffs case. The firm says it will add training and verification steps.

Aurora councilmembers are weighing an emergency resolution to limit police social posts and official commentary after what some call politicized messaging from the department. The move follows an Aurora Police Department post opposing a state bill on body‑cam releases.

Trump threatened to pull his endorsement of Rep. Lauren Boebert after she campaigned for Thomas Massie, calling her "weak‑minded" while Boebert said she "knew the risks."

An 11,000‑student statewide enrollment drop has left Utah districts weighing closures, staff cuts and price hikes for families. Officials say the choices will shape next school year.

THEC approved six new degree programs and set a 4.5% tuition-and-fee range for 2026–27, leaving campus boards to set final rates. Programs could begin enrolling as soon as fall.

Young Latino voters say rent, gas and healthcare top their lists — even as some candidates double down on immigration messaging ahead of the June 2 primary.