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Maryland Settles With Owner and Operator of Ship That Crashed Into Bridge, Causing Deadly Collapse

Maryland has reached a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago.

California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff to Pause Election Fraud Probe

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco must pause his 2025 election fraud probe as the California Supreme Court reviews legal challenges.
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Trump-Backed Republican Wins Runoff Election for Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Seat

Clay Fuller took a commanding lead over his opponent, winning 55.6 percent of the vote and adding to the...

Texas Launches Probe of Medicaid Providers Using DOGE Data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched investigations April 7 into dozens of Medicaid providers in the state using data acquired through DOGE.

What to Know About San Francisco’s ‘Overpaid CEO Tax’

San Francisco is considering a ballot measure to expand its “overpaid executive tax,” raising rates for the wealthy to combat income inequality.

Virginia Democrats Pass Sweeping Agenda in First Trifecta Session but Adjourn Without a Budget

Virginia Democrats ended their first trifecta session, passing bills raising the minimum wage, banning assault firearms, limiting ICE cooperation, and expanding paid leave.

Minnesota Sues Federal Government Over Medicaid Funding Freeze

Minnesota filed a lawsuit on March 2 to block the federal government from withholding $243 million in Medicaid funds.

Mamdani’s Universal Free Child Care Ready for 2,000 New York City 2-Year-Olds

Two thousand 2-year-olds will be enrolled in child care not costing their parents a penny, NYC Mayor Mamdani and NY Gov. Hochul announced.