Commissioners will vote next Tuesday on a proposal to cap speaker times and restrict sign-ups to one initial window.

New filings show Mayor Barbara Lee raised roughly $31,000 in late 2025 as she weighs a possible 2026 run, while unions and PACs continue to pour money into Oakland politics.

Gabbard’s ODNI took voting machines from Puerto Rico for a forensic review that flagged security gaps but found no clear evidence of Venezuelan hacking. The probe raises questions about intelligence involvement in domestic election systems.

Two U.S. senators have asked the Pentagon to investigate claims that investors tied to China secretly bought stakes in SpaceX, raising national‑security and FOCI questions for the Los Angeles‑based firm.

Union leaders told lawmakers construction workers who stayed on jobsites during COVID deserve state help, from $20K payments to tax credits for paid Labor Day.

Rep. Marilyn Strickland secured $8.165M in FY26 federal funds for 12 South Sound projects, from an Interurban Trail fix to fire engines and a fairgrounds emergency center.

A new federal suit says Harris County's mail‑in ballot system forces blind voters to depend on others and violates federal disability laws.

Austin’s council delayed a vote on a proposed citywide audit after AFSCME raised concerns about cost and staff input, leaving the mayor’s plan and a petition to vie for influence.

House Judiciary Committee chairmen investigate South Korea's alleged discriminatory practices against Coupang, an American e-commerce company. They cited potential biases and unfair treatment as reasons for scrutiny.

Sen. Michelle Kidani says she remains capable of serving amid reporting about her health and performance and that she would resign if she can’t fully serve. The development raises questions about committee leadership and who might replace her if she steps down.

The St. Charles Parish Council will discuss local issues including zoning changes, funding for emergency equipment, and electoral matters during their meeting on February 9.

An alternate on Portland’s new police oversight board refused to sign a confidentiality agreement, and City Council will consider removing him days before the board meets. The dispute raises early questions about secrecy and transparency in the board’s launch.

A federal judge has enjoined Texas' SB 13, pausing enforcement of the state's blacklist of firms accused of 'boycotting' fossil fuels and halting recent divestments. The order leaves state investment decisions in legal limbo.