Hegseth tells Congress the ceasefire has stopped the clock on the War Powers Act as a deadline arrives today; Minnesota workers flex organizing muscle on May Day; Ohio counties ask voters to support the levies funding child services; New Mexico lawmakers want non-compliant oil and gas polluters to pay.

Democratic Governor Janet Mills drops out of Senate Race for seat held by the Republican Susan Collins; Tariffs, war fueling surge in costs for Florida business owners; SCOTUS case may affect Marylanders' right to sue pesticide maker; Colorado food banks stressed after 4.3 million lose SNAP benefits.

Trump warns Iran they "better get smart soon." PA senator backs bills to lower healthcare costs and expand access; Ohio family reflects on foster care success story; Analysis shows CT could see economic benefits from child tax credit. SD rancher invests in native plants to restore land.

King Charles to address the Congress on Day 2 of the royal visit; Bipartisan bill offers paid family and medical leave to OH workers; Fair trade groups seek big changes in USMCA renegotiation; Florida ranks dead last in teacher pay for the third straight year.

Potential Clues in search for a motive in the armed attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner; KY law creates protections against educator sexual misconduct; Pension advocates push back on teacher work stoppage restriction; A streaming fee proposed to ensure MA community media endures.

US soldier involved with operation to capture Mardo is charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Polymarket; Tornado injures 10 in northern OK; Rural OR hospitals take new food requirements 'in stride'; NM wildfire predictions ramp up well ahead of summer; Citizen scientists in MN shine brightly during Earth Month.