Mayor Dean Trantalis' name appears in DOJ Epstein files; the reference is in a 2011 FBI memo, but the pages reviewed contain no charging language or evidence he communicated with Epstein.

Aldermen want the mayor to launch a national search after volunteers reported animals left unwalked, inexperienced staff and alleged retaliation at the city shelter.

Four members of Congress pressed Con Edison after the Bronx River Alliance reported 14 dielectric‑fluid leaks that coated the river and worried local advocates.

New FBI memos published Sunday appear to show White House talks before the 2022 Mar‑a‑Lago search, adding fresh material to ongoing oversight fights.

Federal 2026 tax changes expand the educator deduction but move larger classroom costs to Schedule A, helping itemizers while many teachers who take the standard deduction may get nothing.

A House committee will hear two DFL-backed bills in St. Paul this week that would ban many semiautomatic rifles and cap magazines at 10 rounds, with registration and surrender timelines for owners.

South Pasadena's council questioned whether Flock Safety's license‑plate readers comply with California privacy and sanctuary laws, and ordered staff to gather vendor records and tighten policy. A follow‑up is scheduled for March 4.

Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal said forced retirements of transgender troops are a costly mistake that erodes readiness, speaking at a Washington ceremony honoring five forced retirees.

Lawmakers advanced a plan to roll back a mortgage-lender tax break and send revenue to Washington's wildfire response account. DNR warns staff and grants could be cut.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez rolled out a short film and bill aimed at rerouting $175 billion planned for ICE and CBP into down‑payment aid, rent relief and office‑to‑housing projects. The move ties national enforcement fights to L.A.’s housing crunch.

A county seismic study warns a Cascadia quake could release millions of gallons of fuel and cause up to $2.6 billion in damages. Lawmakers and county officials are fighting over who would pay.

A bipartisan plan to shift public defense costs to the state stalled in Olympia, leaving counties worried as lawmakers push an income tax to fill the gap.

Rep. Robin Kelly said Israel's campaign in Gaza 'turned into' genocide at a Chicago debate, drawing fresh attention to the March 17 Democratic primary.