Rep. Jamie Raskin says overcrowded holding rooms at the Fallon Federal Building are 'appalling' after an oversight visit. Maryland lawmakers and advocates are demanding answers.

Bo French pulled out of a Spring meet‑and‑greet at Masjid AlSalam after saying his security team advised against attending an event held at an Islamic center.

New York’s residential electricity prices are near 27¢/kWh — about 50% above the U.S. average, according to new state and federal data. Delivery charges, taxes and infrastructure costs are the main drivers.

Ohio's new Escaped Convict Alert Program sets up AMBER-style warnings when convicted felons flee custody. Portage County's sheriff attended the ceremonial signing and touted faster public notifications.

With a Feb. 20 bid due and contracts ending June 30, Philadelphia must decide whether to keep sending a big share of its trash to Chester’s massive incinerator.

Steven Fulop has begun remaking the Partnership for New York City — tightening membership, boosting fundraising and pitching a centrist advocacy playbook as the group adjusts to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The test will be whether fewer, louder members translate into policy wins.

Miami's Main Library now hosts a job training center, a collaboration between the library system and CareerSource South Florida, to aid job seekers with resources and skills.

A San Francisco judge signaled she will bar USDA from forcing states to hand over detailed SNAP records, a decision with privacy and budget impacts for millions of recipients.

Sen. Suzette Valladares introduced SB 1060 to require a 1,000-foot buffer between large residential treatment centers and schools, a response to protests over a Victorville campus.

Coral Springs Police are responding to increased e-bike and e-moto incidents, including a death, by emphasizing safety through enforcement, education, and public awareness.

The Hawaii Board of Education approved statewide limits on student phone use, banning devices during school hours for elementary and middle schools and restricting high school phone use during class.

The nation commemorates Abraham Lincoln's 217th birthday, recalling the 16th president's pivotal role in American history, including his leadership during the Civil War and efforts to abolish slavery.

Rep. Jill Tokuda and Rep. Neal Dunn introduced a bipartisan bill to rebuild U.S. rare‑earth magnet production, pair recycling with domestic sourcing and reduce reliance on China.