Former federal prosecutor Saritha Komatireddy frames her bid as a public‑safety, accountability challenge to incumbent Letitia James ahead of the 2026 race. Her campaign is leaning on high‑profile prosecutions and GOP backing.

A judge found Effie Phillips‑Staley had enough valid petition signatures to remain on the June 23 NY‑17 Democratic primary ballot, even after hundreds were tossed for suspected fraud.

The City Council approved a package of bills to fight vaccine misinformation and expand access to childhood and teen shots across New York City. Officials say the move pairs education with neighborhood outreach.

The U.S. Department of Education opened a Title VI probe into Stanford’s BIPOC National Board cohort; Stanford says the cohort is being sunsetted.

A Phoenix police sergeant has filed a federal suit saying he was retaliated against after an off‑duty, armed appearance at a Chandler student protest. He is asking a judge to stop a May 4 disciplinary hearing.

State senators approved S.8877 to force employers and job sites to disclose whether listings are real or just résumé-collection posts. The measure ties clear language to fines and gives the labor department audit power.

Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't back any attorney general nominee who excuses Jan. 6, a stance that could derail or delay the White House's choice for DOJ.

After weeks of stalemate, the House approved a bipartisan bill to fund most of DHS and sent it to President Trump. Immigration‑enforcement money will be handled separately.

CFPB moved this week to finalize a narrowed version of its Section 1071 small‑business census, cutting some demographic fields and shifting the compliance timetable. The decision splits banks and civil‑rights groups as the rule heads to OIRA for review.

A $3 million override to shore up Bellingham public schools will be on the June 2 ballot as officials point to rising insurance and special-education costs. Meetings have sharpened the debate over transparency and cuts.

An Orange County judge ordered Huntington Beach to pay $959,853.73 in attorneys’ fees after a court found the city’s restricted‑books policy violated California law. The award is split among ACLU and co‑counsel.

Public defenders in Santa Clara say caseloads have ballooned past national standards as county budget choices this May could determine staffing and services.

GAO found an estimated $186 billion in improper federal payments in FY2025, mostly concentrated in Medicare, Medicaid, the EITC, SNAP and shuttered venue grants.