Political "smishing" texts are surging in Philadelphia ahead of the 2026 midterms. Experts warn some messages impersonate election offices or push fake donation pages.

President Trump nominated Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, setting up a Senate confirmation and possible leadership shakeup in Tallahassee.

Rep. Cliff Bentz introduced a bill that would clear federal land and a right-of-way so Crook County can plan a backup exit and four fire-safe zones for Juniper Canyon.

County Executive Aisha Braveboy has tapped interim Shawn Joseph as Prince George’s permanent superintendent amid attendance and achievement challenges. The new hire locks in leadership as the district seeks to turn pockets of progress into systemwide gains.

The Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to the “Texas two‑step” bankruptcy tactic, leaving lower‑court rulings intact and keeping the legal fight alive. Lawmakers and claimants say the maneuver still raises questions about fairness for victims.

Robert O’Brien says in a new memoir that he privately asked Russia to press Assad to free Austin Tice. The book lays out years of secret outreach that still produced no proof of life.

D.C. secured a $1 million settlement from GetThru over alleged failure to collect sales tax on data‑processing services. The company must now collect tax on future District sales.

Fifteen Wisconsin youths appealed a Dane County dismissal of their constitutional challenge to state energy laws, saying statutes that favor fossil fuels harm their rights. The appeal asks an appellate court to revive the case.

Nevada Democrats told DNC officials their union‑heavy, majority‑minority state and upgraded election systems make it the right place to open the 2028 Democratic primary. The pitch faces legal and security questions that are still unresolved.

U.S. jets struck radar and drone-control sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island after Iran downed an MQ‑1 Predator, CENTCOM said. No U.S. casualties were reported.

At a northwest D.C. forum candidates debated safety, housing and health while two top contenders skipped the event ahead of the June 16 primary.

A May DHS memo tells ICE attorneys to pursue administrative fraud cases targeting lawyers who file false asylum claims, a move that could bring fines and disciplinary reviews.

A new federal law creates a Medal of Sacrifice to honor officers and first responders killed in the line of duty, driven by the deaths of three Palm Beach deputies.