Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing to keep New York gun sales in person as federal regulators loosen firearm rules.

Shelby Township’s clerk is stepping away from Election Day duties because his wife is on the ballot. A deputy clerk and extra observers will oversee the vote.

A Polk County court has voided Lake Wales’ plan to expand its CRA across 2,465 acres. The decision blocks a development-linked tax capture plan that county officials said could redirect up to $155 million.

A Venezuelan journalist was detained while reporting in Miami Beach. DHS says his immigration case will continue from custody.

Sen. Dick Durbin is convening a Washington forum on alleged medical failures, deaths and oversight gaps in ICE detention.

Burlington Public Schools could face federal enforcement after officials found the district violated parents’ rights over a sensitive student survey.

A federal judge dismissed former U-M DEI officer Rachel Dawson’s racial-discrimination claim. Her separate free-speech case may continue in Michigan court.

Tampa’s proposed FY2027 budget gets its first public airing before City Council Thursday morning, with additional workshops scheduled for August.

Milwaukee is asking residents to help shape its 2027 budget amid a projected $97 million gap. A final neighborhood open house is scheduled Thursday evening.

Philadelphia's former DEI chief says she was fired after reporting a sexual misconduct complaint. Her lawsuit names Mayor Cherelle Parker and top city officials.

A Jacksonville council farewell tradition turned into a $6,285 taxpayer-funded controversy after personalized decanter sets were distributed to officials and staff.

A Nevada federal judge vacated Kash Patel’s $250,000 default judgment against blogger Jim Stewartson, ruling the case never belonged in Nevada.

Whiteman Air Force Base could trade its A-10 Warthogs for 24 F-15E Strike Eagles beginning in fiscal year 2031. The proposed mission would preserve the 442nd Fighter Wing and its regional economic footprint.