A federal judge ruled to resume construction of New York's Empire Wind project, previously halted by a Trump administration order over national security concerns.

Senators Moody and Gillibrand introduced a bipartisan bill to ban Congress members from trading stocks, aiming to prevent insider trading and conflicts of interest.

Dr. Laura Tohe is appointed as the new Arizona Poet Laureate by Governor Katie Hobbs to promote poetry across the state.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police report a 9% decline in crime rate and a 21% decrease in violent crimes for 2025, attributing success to proactive policing and community initiatives.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey opposes the parole of Jose Colon, convicted of murdering State Trooper George L. Hanna, emphasizing the crime's impact on law enforcement and the victim's family.

Acting U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah, facing questions about her own appointment, announced a new public corruption strike force in Nevada to combat government misconduct.

Sen. Niezgodski discussed the careful consideration of Senate Bill 248 after a committee meeting, emphasizing the role of collaboration in assessing its impact.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced initiatives to improve affordability, targeting middle-class tax cuts, reducing utility bills, and increasing affordable housing construction.

Eric Adams, former NYC mayor, was recorded arguing with a woman at a Dallas airport, which led to speculation about his motives behind a failed cryptocurrency launch.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs opposes a GOP tax plan that she feels favors the wealthy, instead advocating for middle-class tax cuts and criticizing a tax hike on working seniors.

Portland City Council elected Jamie Dunphy as Council President and Olivia Clark as Vice President, signaling a new leadership approach focused on equality and priority-setting for the city's future.

A federal appeals court reversed a lower court's release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil; the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court ruled the lower court lacked jurisdiction at this stage.

Alameda County supervisors debated measures to bar federal immigration agents from county property and to set up training and a rapid-response system for enforcement actions. The proposals could head to the full board later this month.