Assemblymember Mia Bonta has introduced AB 2600, a bill to fund attorneys for immigrants in removal proceedings with a priority for people held in detention.

Japan’s prime minister meets President Trump in Washington with defense cooperation, rare‑earth proposals and a $36 billion investment tranche to discuss amid the Iran war fallout.

At his 2026 State of the County, David Crowley tied small‑business grants, big projects and safety programs to a "building bridges" agenda while flagging looming budget choices.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced he will not seek reelection, leaving Wisconsin’s 9th District open and adding to a string of retirements ahead of 2026. The move sets up a contested GOP primary and broader implications for control of the Legislature.

A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers asked President Trump to use the USMCA review to impose seasonal import limits after state data showed steep market‑share losses. Advocates say quotas would protect bell pepper, tomato and cucumber growers during peak months.

No‑excuse early voting begins next Tuesday in St. Charles County with vote centers at Element St. Charles and The Meadows Mall.

The State Department added 12 nations to its visa‑bond pilot on March 18, 2026 — a move that could require some visitors to post refundable bonds up to $15,000 starting April 2.

Harris County's governing body met March 19 as fallout from Judge Lina Hidalgo's RodeoHouston confrontation continued. Commissioners signaled they would address the dispute while experts warned removal is difficult.

Sen. Rick Scott asked HHS, NIH and FDA to investigate China‑linked companies in U.S. clinical trials, citing national‑security and patient‑safety concerns.

A new Albany bill would require randomized full-body scans for corrections officers and set a clearer appeals process for visitors who fail scans. Sponsors say it aims to cut contraband and reduce disputed denials.

UFC Freedom 250 will be staged on the White House South Lawn on June 14, with 5,000 VIP seats and 85,000 free Ellipse viewings; D.C. regulators and lobbyists are already scrambling.

San Diego reached a marketing deal with Hyundai to supply 32 lifeguard vehicles, transfer maintenance to Hyundai and gain marketing support in a package the city values at about $4M.

The Georgia House unanimously approved SB 293 on Wednesday, a bill that would raise odometer tampering and certain title falsifications to felonies after an Atlanta News First probe uncovered big mileage gaps in online listings.