Prince George’s Del. Adrian Boafo has launched a bid to replace Steny Hoyer and already holds Hoyer’s endorsement. The crowded Democratic primary heads to a June 23 vote.

A Black and Latino Caucus bill moved toward a vote that would bar many courthouse arrests, restrict status questions by police, and require language access in jails. Lawmakers say it preserves due process; critics warn of conflict with federal enforcement.

A governor‑convened task force reached agreement on a draft to repeal and replace Colorado's AI law, centering upfront notice, correction rights and human review.

A St. Louis asylum seeker was detained by ICE during a routine check‑in and taken to Phelps County jail; friends and lawyers say the charge ICE cited may be a mistaken record.

State engineers say they found gaps and a pattern of falsified inspection records tied to a former BGE inspector, and consumer advocates want a broader PSC probe. City leaders want answers on safety and whether ratepayers were billed for unverified work.

St. Louis has appealed to the Missouri Court of Appeals to preserve a 2017 rule requiring guns left in parked cars be secured in locked containers. The case tests how far state preemption limits local public‑safety rules.

Edgewood ISD trustees may hand Brentwood Middle to Third Future Schools after three straight failing TEA ratings. The move would use an SB 1882 partnership to pause state consequences and tap extra funding.

Mayor Brandon Johnson has dismissed Garien Gatewood, his deputy mayor for community safety, according to CBS Chicago. City Hall has not given a reason for the move.

Center City will host a midday No Kings march Saturday; organizers say the rally runs noon–3pm and could prompt street closures and transit detours.

Nobel laureate María Corina Machado will appear at CERAWeek in Houston next week, joining a panel on Venezuela's energy future as global industry leaders convene. Her scheduled slot comes amid controversy after she presented her Nobel medal to President Trump in January.

Dozens of Chicago veterans rallied in Federal Plaza and urged active‑duty troops to resist orders tied to the Iran campaign.

Former Fire Chief Michael Washington returned to federal court as judges weigh whether Cincinnati denied him due process when he was fired in March 2023.

The SEC has posted jobs for a new "SOX" enforcement team to probe auditors and Sarbanes–Oxley violations as PCAOB budgets and staffing shift. The move signals a sharper focus on audit work and potential litigation.