At least five FBI analysts were dismissed over a withdrawn 2023 Richmond memo that scrutinized “radical traditionalist” Catholic ideology, federal reviews show. The OIG and a DOJ task force flagged analytic failures and broader concerns about how the memo was used.

Mayor Jacob Frey and most of the Minneapolis City Council took part in facilitated sessions described as 'couples counseling' as city leaders try to tamp down public infighting. The work is part of a three-year, not-to-exceed $1.386 million contract with an outside consultant.

Gov. Tim Walz signed a $1.2 billion bonding package last week to fund water, roads and asset preservation across Minnesota, capping a late-session deal that also included hospital stabilization and tab relief.

Citigroup is sticking to a lonely call for three Fed rate cuts this year, even after May's 172,000-job print unsettled markets.

A White House memo directs the Pentagon and intelligence agencies to speed AI adoption while insisting on civil‑liberties protections and updates to autonomous‑weapons rules.

Sheriff Sam Cogen downplayed Mayor Brandon Scott’s endorsement of Sabrina Tapp‑Harper, saying it won’t change how the sheriff’s office operates as the primary nears.

U.S. payrolls rose by 172,000 in May and unemployment held at 4.3%, a surprise that kept markets on edge and kept hiring steady in Atlanta’s service and healthcare sectors.

Rep. Nancy Mace launched a South Carolina governor bid centered on a "Five Years to Zero" income‑tax plan, promises to fix roads and targeted property‑tax relief for seniors.

Lawmakers in Harrisburg introduced bills to require heat‑illness plans, paid breaks, water and shade as record temperatures climb across Pennsylvania.

A Collins-affiliated account reshared an AI-generated clip imagining a dystopian Byron Donalds administration — and the post ran without the AI disclaimer Florida law now requires.

Andrew Amer, who led the state's civil case against Donald Trump, was named to the Court of Claims in a 28‑judge round of appointments.

Chicago’s Office of Labor Standards published clarified paid‑leave rules that took effect Monday, tightening joint‑employer responsibilities and changing accrual and payout mechanics. Employers should audit payroll, PTO policies and notice practices right away.

State records and advocacy filings show applications of the carcinogenic fumigant 1,3‑D rose in 2025 despite new 2024 rules, with Kern and Merced among the hotspots. Advocates have returned to court seeking stronger protections.