Florida's state university system formed a task force to set NIL and revenue‑sharing rules as trustees approved temporary auxiliary funding to steady athletic budgets. The panel will shape how campuses handle direct payments and compliance in the months ahead.

A Miami Beach resident sued the city and officials after detectives came to her door about a Facebook comment, alleging the visit violated her First Amendment rights. The suit seeks damages and an injunction.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a new Senate Select Committee on Religious Liberty, naming Phil King chair and Angela Paxton vice-chair as he continues to chair Trump's federal panel. Critics point to the panel's partisan mix and pending lawsuits.

A bipartisan Senate bill would bar CFTC‑regulated prediction exchanges from listing sports and casino‑style contracts, setting up a federal‑vs‑state showdown. Sponsors point to ethics and tribal concerns; regulators and platforms are already fighting in court.

The Supreme Court will weigh whether people stopped on the Mexican side of a port of entry have “arrived” in the U.S. and can claim asylum — a ruling with roots in San Diego.

Districts across Illinois say federal staff cuts, a rescinded guidance and delayed Title III dollars are forcing them to budget conservatively to protect bilingual and EL supports.

Emily Gregory, a first‑time Democrat, is trying to win a Palm Beach state House seat that includes Mar‑a‑Lago in a special election that could turn on turnout. The race pits Gregory against Republican Jon Maples and has drawn national attention.

A federal suit over frozen COLAs could send six‑figure checks to members who served since 2018, reshaping the debate over congressional pay. Local estimates put some South Carolina members near $419K.

Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters in Tallahassee "we'll see" when asked about another presidential bid, reopening debate over his national ambitions and Florida politics.

This Saturday Phoenix will host a major No Kings demonstration at the Arizona State Capitol. Organizers and partners are preparing a mid‑afternoon rally and safety plan for downtown.

NASA will brief in Washington on implementing the National Space Policy, outlining steps for a lunar base, nuclear propulsion and a planned return to the Moon by 2028.

Speaker Cameron Sexton proposed $10M in state funds for Vanderbilt’s ALS Research Center; the appropriation still needs legislative approval.

The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Second Circuit on March 23, 2026, ruling that a Vermont sergeant is entitled to qualified immunity after a 2015 sit‑in arrest. The unsigned opinion tightens the "clearly established" test and drew a forceful dissent from Justice Sotomayor.