DFCS Director Candice Broce accused Sen. Jon Ossoff of being “nowhere to be found” after his campaign’s new foster‑care ad, reigniting debate over missing‑children data and judges’ testimony.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced a teacher-led Texas Classroom Commission chaired by Courtney Boswell MacDonald to advise on instruction, teacher support and student achievement.

A federal judge declined to dismiss a suit by a fired Mid‑Willamette Valley Safe Routes coordinator who wore a Ruby Bridges t‑shirt. The ruling raises questions about how public employers police historical images that include offensive language.

Republican leaders are pushing to bar foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates; surrogacy attorneys warn the change could curb fertility options for Texans and spark legal fights.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond sued Allstate, alleging the insurer underpaid wind and hail claims and used undisclosed rules to limit payouts.

Oakland County will offer voluntary buyouts to Equalization staff after 22 communities declined to renew assessing contracts. Offers pay one week of salary per year of service and include short-term health coverage.

A Fifth Circuit panel ruled Thursday that ICE can't hold many migrants past 90 days without a bond hearing, a decision that could free thousands held in Texas and Louisiana.

A new Illinois law on Gov. Pritzker’s desk would require asset managers buying disability group homes to disclose ownership, finances and notify the state before sales.

WPBF will produce and televise Florida's U.S. Senate and gubernatorial debates at FAU in Boca Raton on Oct. 13 and Oct. 15, with Todd McDermott moderating.

Minneapolis' last mounted patrol faces an August contract deadline after years of council cuts. Supporters urge fundraising while officials weigh options.

Seventeen official ballot drop boxes will be stationed across Oʻahu as mail ballots arrive July 21 ahead of the Aug. 8 primary.

Clyde Hill officials are preparing to ask voters to approve a major levy lid lift this fall after a task force warned reserves could be gone by 2030. The proposal pairs a stormwater fee with a property‑tax increase to preserve local police and fire services.

President Trump reshared a St. Paul kindergarten video showing students in hijabs; Gov. Tim Walz and CAIR blasted the post as dangerous and Islamophobic.