California lawmakers have approved a bill that would bar law enforcement agencies, including federal agents, from using wearable electroshock gloves in the state until 2030. The measure now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom and would also require a state study on the devices' safety and community impact.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law on July 11, 2026, marking the most significant federal housing legislation in decades. The bipartisan package reshapes federal housing policy, rental oversight, and local development incentives at a time of high housing costs nationwide.

A mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on September 2 left two victims dead, injured several others, and wounded three police officers before the gunman was found dead. Court records and witness accounts indicate the suspect had been facing eviction and had threatened violence before the attack.

Vice President JD Vance drew criticism after saying the country was about to "celebrate" 9/11 heroes while speaking at a rally in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The remark came days before the 25th anniversary observances and quickly became part of a broader political fight in the Michigan Senate race.

A federal judge has ruled that New York cannot enforce its $75 billion Climate Change Superfund Act, dealing a major setback to the state’s effort to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate-related infrastructure costs. The decision could reshape how New York and other states pursue climate liability cases.

Multiple budget analyses found Donald Trump did not add the most debt in raw dollars, but he ranked first when the increase is measured on a per-year basis during his first term. The distinction has become a recurring point in national debates over federal borrowing and deficit policy.