Paxton Defeats Sen John Cornyn by a wide margin in TX; Rising prices leave Wisconsin retirees facing housing insecurity; Thrive Kentucky roadshow helps workers navigate safety net changes; EPA weakens PFAS rules day before awarding Georgia $25M.

US launches strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats; Ohio bill would extend the statute of limitations for sexual assault survivors; Georgia codifies 'one-stop' Family Justice Center model; Lure of data center derails needed housing project in rural Maine.

In a surprise move, Trump announces deployment of 5,000 US troops to Poland; The House cancels vote on Trump's war powers; Anti-nicotine advocates offer safe space during DC Black Pride; Advocates want NYC, NYS to maintain momentum on mental health; Penn State University faculty win SEIU union vote.

January 6 Capitol Police officers sue to block the Trump $1.8 billion fund, while Dems vow a probe of the fund if they retake the House; Pennsylvania history teacher wins 2026 National Teacher of the Year; OR environmentalists: New permit won't protect from CAFO waste; Ohio scientists: Cattle virus could be transmitted in humans.