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.

Akakū says a state cable deal will cost the nonprofit about $400,000 a year and could force program and staff cuts across Maui.

Rep. Greg Steube introduced the LEASH Act to build a national registry of felony animal‑cruelty offenders, a federal follow‑up to Florida’s new Dexter’s Law. Supporters say it will help shelters and police spot repeat abusers.

At the Shangri‑La Dialogue, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of China’s rapid military buildup and pressed Asian allies to boost spending. His remarks carry direct implications for Hawaii's military posture.

A 400-plus-page OMB proposal would put senior political appointees in charge of reviewing and, in some cases, canceling federal grants — researchers and counties warn of wide effects.

Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire has been named to the Pentagon’s new tech advisory board, reigniting criticism over anti‑Muslim posts and political donations.

The New York Times urged Beijing to reinstate Vivian Wang after her expulsion from China, as Washington revoked a Xinhua journalist's visa in a rare diplomatic tit‑for‑tat.