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GOP Rep. Cory Mills Loses His Florida Primary Amid Investigations
The two-term Republican congressman from Florida's 7th District faced multiple federal investigations into his conduct in office.
Florida to Carry Out 13th Execution This Year, Nation's Busiest Death Chamber
The state has carried out more than half of the nation's 22 executions in 2026 as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches his final term.
Massachusetts Mayor Faces Fraud Charges in $1.5 Million COVID Relief Scheme; Viral Clip Draws Political Fire
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña, who was arrested Friday on wire fraud allegations tied to EIDL loans, became the subject of national debate after his lawyer told reporters he does not speak English.
California's Wealth Tax Debate Highlights State's Governance Challenges
Proposition 40 and proposed wealth taxes have reignited debate over whether California's abundant resources translate into effective state management.
Boston Mayor Wu Vows to Contact Property Owners Leasing Parking Spaces To ICE
Wu filed a public records request seeking information about property owners responding to an ICE solicitation for 249 parking spaces near federal facilities.
Texas Rep. Brian Harrison Calls for Special Session to Combat Sharia Law
The Republican legislator's request comes after the McKinney City Council approved a mosque relocation, though details of his proposal remain limited.
California CEO Relocates to Texas, Citing High Costs and Regulatory Burden
Digital Brands Group moves headquarters from Vernon to Round Rock as state debates billionaire tax proposal affecting residents worth more than $1 billion.
In Florida, Wasserman Schultz Sparks a Debate Over What Representation Means in Diverse Districts
The congresswoman's remarks about descriptive representation have drawn criticism from some community advocates who say constituent service matters more than shared identity.
Viral Video of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Dancing at Black Entrepreneur State Fair Draws Mixed Online Reactions
The video, filmed Aug. 9-15 during the weeklong celebration of Black-owned businesses in Minneapolis, has accumulated millions of views with critics and supporters offering contrasting interpretations.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's Dance Video Goes Viral, Drawing Mockery From Conservative Commentators
The clip of Frey dancing at the Black Entrepreneur State Fair has accumulated millions of views online, with critics calling it an 'embarrassment' and supporters saying it shows authentic community engagement.