The House approved H.R. 1958 to make certain benefit-related fraud a deportable offense. Supporters framed it as tax‑dollar protection while critics called it overbroad.

City job postings for Mamdani’s Office of Mass Engagement advertise multiple six‑figure roles. The city's listings and a New York Post tally suggest the hires could total nearly $2 million.

Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez pleaded guilty to a conflict‑of‑interest felony and was sentenced to two years’ probation, 200 hours of community service and is barred from public office.

Hagerstown officials are weighing multi‑year water and sewer rate increases to cover aging infrastructure and rising demand.

Federal officials have concentrated pregnant unaccompanied minors at a San Benito shelter flagged by agency staff as medically inadequate. Advocates warn the move risks care and access to abortion.

The City of Franklin says suspicious emails came from Mayor Ken Moore’s city account and urged recipients to delete messages with the subject "policy implementation." IT staff are investigating.

An en banc federal appeals court vacated a lower injunction, allowing Louisiana’s Ten Commandments classroom law to be enforced while the lawsuit continues.

A Wisconsin bill would shift $14.6M a year to UW athletics as schools begin to pay players directly. Lawmakers and watchdogs are racing to sort budgets, taxes and secrecy rules.

A switch to precinct‑only voting produced long lines and confusion in Williamson County. Commissioners pressed party chairs at a workshop as leaders pledged fixes ahead of the May runoff.

A House Rules Committee hearing Tuesday will consider H.R. 5103, a bill to create a federal commission on D.C. crime and a federal ’beautification’ program. Supporters say safety; critics warn it strips local control.

Potawatomi CEO Dominic Ortiz urged Gov. Tony Evers to sign a tribal‑first online sports betting bill, saying it would keep revenue in Wisconsin tribes. The Senate has approved the measure and it now awaits the governor’s decision.

Local clergy and faith groups will gather at Grant Park this Saturday for a No Kings rally featuring music, a march and resources for peaceful protest.

Golden Valley passed on two police chief finalists as its months‑long search continues. With the city's consultant contract set to expire at month’s end, the delay could raise costs.