Missy Hughes suspended her Wisconsin governor bid and endorsed Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, narrowing the Democratic primary ahead of the Aug. 11 contest.

A Travis County lawsuit argues DFPS labels parents on a Central Registry without adequate hearings after newborns were removed; a 2022 audit flagged missed opportunities in local investigations.

The Direct Express card program is switching banks and issuing new Fifth Third–branded debit cards; payments and schedules won’t change but recipients should confirm mailing addresses.

Guerrilla projection artists used the tarp on the Kennedy Center to beam satirical clips of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein across D.C., amplifying a legal battle over the venue.

State election teams placed Val Verde County under administrative oversight using a 2023 law crafted after Harris County’s troubles. The action underscores how the same statute can reshape local election control.

Eddie Knox, Charlotte’s 49th mayor and founder of Knox Law Center, has died at 89. His firm said his leadership shaped generations of lawyers.

Fourteen Greenwood Heights and Sunset Park residents sued to block a 200‑bed HELP USA shelter at 225 25th St, arguing the city skipped required Fair Share and environmental reviews as shelter demand rises.

City Council will consider a restorative‑justice package for the 710 stub that includes a mayoral apology, a community oversight committee and housing priorities for displaced residents.

The Ohio Senate approved SB423 to let tech staffing platforms connect clinicians with hospitals and nursing homes; lawmakers say it’s a quick fix amid a workforce crisis.

Rep. Jamie Raskin has asked Harvard and Bard to turn over communications, gifts and internal reviews as part of a wider congressional probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to academia.

Palm Beach approved a resolution to apply for $166,292 in federal reimbursement to cover overtime tied to presidential protection at Mar‑a‑Lago as county officials press for larger payouts.

Campaign records show Sen. Ruben Gallego's committees covered Super Bowl tickets, Disney trips and childcare, prompting scrutiny over donor spending.

Michigan’s high court declined review of budget language that ties roughly $321M in school‑safety funds to a waiver of legal privileges, leaving lower‑court rulings intact.