United States officials and local governments this week enacted and proposed a series of rules addressing large data centers, citing utility, water and environmental concerns. Little Rock’s Board passed an ordinance Tuesday, Reno extended a moratorium through Aug. 31, 2027, and county and state officials signaled reviews and potential legislation...
In Washington, Senate Republicans have stalled an immigration spending bill over objections to a $1.776 billion settlement fund tied to compensating administration allies for legal actions. As the federal government shutdown reaches its 28th day, Republicans say they will not provide enough votes to advance the legislation unless the White...
A new memorandum from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), dated May 21, is heightening uncertainty for military families pursuing permanent residency. The document clarifies that adjustment of status—obtaining a green card without leaving the United States—is an act of administrative grace rather than a legal entitlement, and instructs officers...
Washington, United States – U.S. Central Command has formally requested the deployment of an additional 5,000 troops and expanded naval assets to the Middle East theater amid escalating clashes with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The request, made on the 94th day of the regional conflict, follows a sharp uptick...
Des Moines, Iowa. On Tuesday, Democratic voters selected between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls in a closely watched primary to determine the party nominee for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Joni Ernst. VoteVets spent nearly $9.9 million backing Turek, and national figures and...
Annapolis — Maryland election officials began counting returned mail‑in ballots on Monday after a statewide printing vendor error forced the reissuance of more than half a million ballots ahead of the June 23 primary; replacement ballots were mailed to every voter who requested mail‑in ballots when officials could not determine...
Washington, United States — A new report from cybersecurity firm Check Point warns that threat actors are actively preparing to interfere with the 2026 U.S. midterm elections by targeting the broader digital infrastructure that supports the vote. The research forecasts a surge in malicious activity aimed at campaign infrastructure, online...
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.9 billion state budget early Monday after an overnight legislative session, approving the largest spending plan in state history. The Senate cleared the measure 37-21 and the House approved it about 4 a.m. by a 76-39 vote; the bill now goes to Gov. J.B....
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Early Monday, the Illinois Senate approved a 37-17 measure to allow municipalities to form stadium authorities capable of financing and operating professional sports venues, but the Illinois House adjourned without voting on the proposal after an overnight session. The amendment, filed late Sunday as part of House Bill...
Los Angeles moved toward primary voting this week as candidates for governor and mayor intensified final campaign efforts. On Tuesday, former Fox host Steve Hilton campaigned for Republican consolidation in the gubernatorial field, while mayoral contenders Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman made final outreach to undecided voters across...
