The U signed an OCR resolution and severed ties with The PhD Project after federal officials flagged the partnership as race‑based; faculty were asked to name outside groups.

Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a State of Emergency and a Snow Emergency ahead of a major winter storm, requesting National Guard assistance and advising residents to prepare and assist vulnerable populations.

A GAO audit says the Air Force Academy's disciplinary rules leave cadets unsure of basic rights; local soccer‑team discipline helped spark renewed oversight.

The revived Lake Lanier Caucus in Georgia, led by Rep. Dubnik and Sen. Echols, is addressing taste and odor issues in the lake's water related to algae. The caucus will work with various levels of government and local groups to improve water quality.

Sweetwater Hospital Association is closing its labor and delivery department due to provider coverage issues, financial strains, and low patient volumes. The closure has led to a mass resignation of nurses and concerns about community impact.

Activists occupied Mayor Todd Gloria's City Hall office on Friday and demanded protections from federal immigration agents.

Helena Poleo is the new Director of Communications for the City of Miami, bringing over 25 years of expertise in various communication roles, including government and media.

Chicago has filed to host the 2028 and 2032 Democratic National Conventions, leaning on 2024 infrastructure and a deep hotel inventory as it enters the DNC sweepstakes.

A Utah House committee advanced HB60, a bill that narrows the state engineer’s review of water‑right applications and tightens who can challenge them. Supporters say it streamlines approvals; critics warn it could hurt streams and the Great Salt Lake.

Aurora council will vote on whether APD can tap RTD cameras and on a $420,000 golf-equipment purchase in Monday’s meeting.

Euless officials say they sent a certified letter to Republic Services after missed holiday pickups left blocks buried in leaf bags; the city could assess per‑address fines.

A city audit found Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization lacked clear budget reporting even after handling roughly $325 million; auditors want a five-year plan and clearer performance reporting.

U.S. Senators introduced the Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act to enhance penalties for child care fraud and enforce immigration consequences on non-citizen offenders.