A DSA-backed public defender’s podcast comments about diverting some violent offenders to treatment have roiled the Harlem Assembly primary and drawn sharp criticism. The June contest now centers on competing visions of safety.

Calumet City cut 46 non‑public‑safety jobs, blaming a multimillion‑dollar budget shortfall. Union leaders and aldermen say the moves were announced with little notice.

Cuyahoga County Council adopted a funding agreement that creates a capital account and could unlock up to $200M for courthouse repairs and upgrades.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in India for a four‑day tour ahead of a Quad meeting, mixing high‑stakes energy and trade talks with symbolic stops. Washington is pressing for practical cooperation to steady frayed ties.

HUD's internal memo would narrow who counts as an assistance animal in public housing, excluding many emotional support animals and prompting urgent warnings from advocates.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against Discord on May 22, 2026, saying the chat app misled parents and left minors vulnerable; he’s seeking safety defaults and age checks.

Gov. Mike Kehoe asked FEMA to declare multiple Missouri counties disaster areas after late‑April storms that officials say caused millions in public damage and left many uninsured.

The Federal Reserve and FDIC said the eight largest U.S. banks and 56 foreign banking organizations filed credible resolution plans and corrected prior derivatives weaknesses. Regulators published feedback letters saying no shortcomings were found in the 2025 submissions.

A KING 5 investigation finds a Seattle woman was told to self‑deport via the CBP Home app but was blocked from leaving multiple times at Sea‑Tac. Her experience spotlights confusion around federal booking and stipend procedures.

At a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Helsingborg on Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed allies on defense spending and warned Iran’s plan to 'toll' the Strait of Hormuz 'can't happen'.

The old Harris County jail at 1301 Franklin sits largely empty while maintenance and demolition planning eat into county budgets. Officials are weighing reuse, teardown and a new study led by Commissioner Adrian Garcia.

Backlogs at USCIS have left some Colorado DACA recipients without work authorization, costing paychecks and straining local employers. Lawmakers and advocates are pressing for fixes.

The Court of Appeals heard a challenge over whether New York’s Equal Rights Amendment voids the state's rule forcing judges to retire at 70.