Supreme Court refuses to allow National Guard deployment in Chicago; Immigration advocates press for limits on ICE in hospitals; Medicare drug talks bring major savings for Ohio seniors; Indiana Guard member fears missing child's birth.

Angering Denmark, Trump appoints special envoy to Greenland; Flight records show Trump traveled on "at least eight" Epstein flights; CT, U.S. offshore wind projects face second federal pause; Mpls. ends contract with controversial Israeli-founded tech firm; Proposed offshore fish farms along Florida's Gulf Coast spark debate.

President announces plans for new 'Trump Class' battleships; Lawmakers threaten legal action against Bondi, DOJ over partial release of Epstein files; Starbucks barista strike reaches NH stores; Nearly 1 million in NC to see health premiums skyrocket in 2026; Mississippi jails helping ICE identify, detain immigrants.

Nearly half a million in GA could be left uninsured, advocates warn; WV residents say they want gas power plant permit revoked and AR legislation targets illegal vape products.

Reader scrutiny of Epstein file release, Hoosiers face tighter SNAP rules and rising uncertainty and MA retailers seek federal guidance as U.S. Mint stops penny production.

New report finds apprenticeships increasing for WA; TN nursing shortage slated to continue amid federal education changes; NC college students made away of on-campus resources to fight food insecurity; DOJ will miss deadline to release all Epstein files; new program provides glasses to visually impaired Virginians; Line 5 pipeline fight continues in Midwest states; and NY Gov. Kathy Hochul agrees to sign medical aid in dying bill in early 2026.

IN Gov. says redistricting won't return in 2026 legislative session; MN labor advocates speaking out on immigrants' rights; report outlines ways to reduce OH incarceration rate; President Donald Trump reclassifies marijuana; new program provides glasses to visually impaired Virginians; Line 5 pipeline fight continues in Midwest states; and NY endangered species face critical threat from Congress.

Trump pushes back on criticism of economy in contentious prime-time speech; 'A gut punch': GA small-business owner on loss of ACA subsidies; Conservationists: CO outdoor economy at risk from development; Report: MO outpaces nation on after-school meals but gaps remain.

Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director; VA braces for premium hikes as GOP denies vote extending tax credits; Line 5 fight continues as tribe sues U.S. Army Corps; Motion to enjoin TX 'Parental Bill of Rights' law heads to federal court.

Trump announces 'complete blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela; CA's Prop 36 turns one: More in prison, few complete treatment; Caps on nursing education funding threaten TN health-care workforce; OR farmworkers union calls for day of action against ICE tactics.