Senator Ron Wyden voted against the NDAA, citing concerns over increased military spending without sufficient oversight and its enabling of Trump's authoritarian tendencies.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson visited Montréal to promote aerospace investment in Dallas, meeting with executives and exploring economic and cultural partnerships.

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark urged for a House vote on extending ACA tax credits, noting the potential loss of healthcare for millions and criticizing Republicans for not addressing the issue.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a bipartisan group of 35 AGs urging Meta to regulate misleading weight loss drug ads, especially those using AI-generated images and not FDA-approved.

The Coon Rapids City Council meeting addressed business licenses, workers' comp, a new Parks and Rec member, liquor licensing for Cheers Pablo, donations, infrastructure, and a compensation plan.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams signed Executive Order No. 63, establishing the Mayor's Office of Rodent Mitigation to centralize efforts against the city's rodent population.

MSCS is reforming its Alternative Education approach to better cater to students facing various challenges by providing supportive and individualized learning environments.

St. Louis invests in a workforce program to help those involved with the Child Support Court system find stable employment, with aims to improve child support compliance and foster economic stability.

Amanda Kaufman joins Plymouth as deputy city manager, with over a decade of municipal experience, to oversee City Clerk, Communications, and IT divisions.

The ADCRR disclosed details of gang-related inmate deaths, emphasizing their commitment to safety and accountability, and detailed their protocol and strategies to address gang violence.

Senator Gallego's bill to improve wildfire management across land boundaries advances in the Senate, promoting better coordinated fire mitigation efforts.

ODNR's Division of Wildlife collected 3,350 pounds of venison to help Ohio food pantries, supported by hunters and a partnership with ODRC's meat processing facility.

Wilson County, North Carolina, is seeking legal services through an RFP, open until January 19, 2026, with variable pricing options for attorneys or firms with a North Carolina law license.