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The Justice Department seeks to halt the counting of thousands of California mail-in ballots, New York lawmakers move to permanently ban traveling animal acts, and Meta runs hundreds of ads containing child sexual abuse material.

Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to boost U.S oil production as fuel prices surge, Michigan union workers ramp up efforts to get voters to the polls, and a new federal rule makes clean-energy funding harder for Utah farmers to access.

Rural households stand to benefit the most from an expanded working familes tax credit, polls show the private sector is at fault for the housing crisis, and opposition to data centers grows with a new moratorium in a California town.

Congress urged to act as a report shows the private sector is at fault for the housing crisis, voters in Tennessee confronted with lengthy ballot questions; and child poverty rising in North Dakota as school meals face a November vote.

US and Russian officials push to restart Ukraine peace talks, South Dakota voters weigh a Medicaid expansion amendment, and rising costs make it harder for older Oregonians to stay in their homes.

Over two dozen charged in a federal sweep of alleged noncitizen voters, ICE raids could cost Maine billions in lost economic output, and the Social Security increase raises questions about affordability.

Latinos are facing higher energy costs amid the affordability crisis, medical providers and insurers squabble over underpaid bills, and LGBTQ+ advocates say trans violence is systemic, not just individual.

Over two dozen charged in a federal sweep of alleged noncitizen voters, ICE raids could cost Maine billions in lost economic output, and the Social Security increase raises questions about affordability.

The death penalty is still on the table for the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, a new bill  aims to overhaul immigration enforcement and limit government surveillance, and critics of a Washington ballot initiative say it could limit sports access for low-income girls  with invasive tests.

Trump hits the campaign trail hoping to energize Republican voters, a new calendar could make New Mexico a big player on the national political stage, and Catholic college students say Gen Z is motivated to vote.

A man shot and wounded by ICE in NYC says agents didn't identify themselves, economic pain linked to the immigration blitz in Minnesota becomes clearer, and tech giants partner with geothermal firms to power data centers.

Federal officials investigate suspicious letters sent to election officials, postal workers call on the USPS to rescind attacks on mail-in voting, and healthcare costs are one of the most pressing issues leading up to the midterms.

Social security COLA increase to benefit older Americans who feel like they're falling behind, California embraces tiny power plants by adopting balcony solar, and gas companies profit while Ohioans bemoan lack of jobs.

MT drought fuels push for data center water review; TX species could be at risk from changes to Endangered Species Act; MO expert says mental health begins in infancy; Trans kids rally against school sports ban on CO ballot; ND families could owe thousands after student loan forgiveness; and gas companies profit while Ohioans bemoan lack of jobs.

Oil prices climb as the Houthis threaten more attacks on Saudi oil facilities, Washington lawmakers warn millionaires tax repeal risks budget cuts and higher taxes, and experts call for stronger laws as AI complicates online scam detection in U.S.