Congresswoman Veronica Escobar backs a bill to ban stock trading by Members of Congress, seeking to prevent conflicts of interest and restore public trust.

Eric Wayne Helton pleaded guilty to tax evasion and will serve probation and pay restitution of $105,083.24 following a Tennessee Department of Revenue investigation.

Martin University in Indianapolis halts operations due to financial issues, impacting staff and highlighting concerns about education for underserved populations.

Senators, including Ron Wyden, expressed concern over the approval of NVIDIA H200 AI chips sales to China, citing national security risks and a deviation from protective U.S. policy on technology transfers.

Council meets Tuesday to consider allowing the NFL use the Youth Soccer Park during Super Bowl week and a 4% Silicon Valley Power rate increase. Both items are on the year-end agenda.

The City of Minneapolis honored retiring Fire Chief Tyner, celebrating his 30-year service and leadership, which included guiding the department through public safety challenges.

Frank Cooksey, former Austin mayor and longtime Barton Springs advocate, died at 92. He was a central figure in the city’s environmental and progressive politics.

The School of Reps joins Colorado's Rural Jump-Start Program, planning an indoor athletic facility in Sterling to boost youth sports training with aid from a $15,000 OEDIT grant.

Brentwood Police Department secured national reaccreditation from CALEA, marking their continuous commitment to professional law enforcement standards since 1989.

Correction Officer Jason Tharp completed his training in the Corrections Division and has begun working solo at the Lake County Sheriff's Office, with Sheriff Leonbruno expressing optimism for his future contributions.

UTEP held its Three Minute Thesis competition, where graduate students explained their research in three minutes with one slide and no props, covering a range of topics and aiming to engage a wide audience.

HUD’s inspector general has opened an audit of the Chicago Housing Authority’s checks for citizenship and criminal‑activity eligibility, a review that could affect thousands of households.

Sen. Bill Cowsert’s committee will hear testimony from DA Fani Willis on Dec 17 at the State Capitol, with live streaming available. Public and media are invited to attend for transparency in Fulton County's judicial issues.