Ukraine's President Zelenskyy applauds U.S. House passage of aid. House Speaker Mike Johnson gets bipartisan praise for the foreign aid deal, but still faces a threat to his job. And Nebraska moves to restore voting rights for people released from prison.

Federal prosecutors in NY and DC resign after refusing to drop Mayor Eric Adams charges; IN weighs Bitcoin bet in state investments; In rural east KY, communities find ways to boost kids early learning; and start date for MN's paid leave law is now up for debate.

Deregulation raises environmental and public health concerns, national monuments face potential risks, political neutrality in education sparks protests, and Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation fuels controversy.

NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting; PA advocate: Defunding Planned Parenthood threatens affordable health care; Students protest as Ohio Senate weighs higher-ed overhaul; Farmers markets can be a form of climate action.

As Elon Musk looks on, Trump says he's giving DOGE even more power; Officials monitor latest AR bird flu outbreak; NV lawmaker proposes new date for Indigenous Peoples Day; NM lawmaker says journalists of all stripes need protection; Closure of EPA branch would harm VA environment.

President Donald Trump approves 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. Democrats who oppose dismantling the agency have been denied access to the Department of Education. And some places buck policy trends on sex education and immigration.

A potent winter storm is thumping 1,500 miles of the US. Two more are right behind it; Amid scientists' warnings, Trump admin. sued over medical research cuts; Mississippi communities find local solutions to rural education challenges; CT groups rally against gas pipeline expansion.

Trump predicts 'billions' of dollars of Pentagon fraud in Fox News interview; MS farmers question federal poultry subsidies amid avian flu; Report: OR needs to do more to get Native Americans into higher ed; Report: Military service members pay more for car loans.

Judge pauses deadline for federal workers to accept Trump's resignation offer; CA state lawmakers take action to enact safeguards against federal immigration enforcement; Study shows air quality disparities from industrial ag in NC.

January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast; Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel; Ten Commandments in public schools debate reaches South Dakota; Virginia ranks among worst states for wage theft; Mexican long-nosed bat makes appearance in Arizona.

Nationwide protests erupt against federal policies, Indiana's EV infrastructure expansion stalls due to a funding freeze, and Washington state pushes for rent stabilization to combat rising housing costs.

Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza; MS families face hardship as state rejects federal summer food aid again; Advocates: Unfair insurance policies causing DE mental health crisis; Conservationists: Study of Atlantic menhaden critical to preserving species.

Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr nominations clear committees; ID lawmakers seek to increase barriers for passing voter initiatives; Factory farm advocates' blind spot on food system reforms; Georgia's school mental health report card reveals urgent gaps; OH group wants federal accountability for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction.

Democrats protest Elon Musk's meddling in federal payment systems, Trump directs Cabinet secretaries to funnel federal dollars to private and religious schools and Virginia lawmakers aim to restore felon voting rights.

MI nonprofit opposes bill that opposes paid sick leave, wage hike; China swiftly counters Trump's tariffs with a flurry of trade curbs; Experts have consumer tips on navigating tariff scenarios; Advocates: NY lawmakers must do more for disability-rights issues.

Canada and Mexico impose tariffs in response to Trump's trade policies, 55 victims identified including 3rd military pilot in fatal D.C. midair collision, and lawmakers in Montana, Nebraska and Wisconsin address gender laws, crypto regulations and violence prevention.

President Trump's latest executive actions on aviation safety, education and birthright citizenship spark debates. Critics say they threaten civil rights, while supporters say they support competency.

From anguish to aggression: Trump goes on offense after midair collision; NH air monitoring project grows with help from citizen scientists; Maryland worst state for wage theft, study finds; Scholarships help OH women in public service amid diversity program cuts.

President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act. The administration ends temporary protected status for Venezuelan migrants. And the White House rescinds a memo freezing federal aid, but causes confusion and chaos.

'No survivors' after plane, helicopter crash into Potomac River; MA educators cite chaos, fear following Trump's directives; EATS Act's future uncertain; advocates warn of continued threat to MS ag; Report: Trump's proposed tariffs could cost Wyomingites, Americans.

Trump administration will offer all 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign; IN pushes notification law for immigration arrests; CO lawmakers stand up for immigrants; Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos; NY & US face high costs if proposed Trump tariffs take effect.

President Donald Trump considers dismantling FEMA. Scott Bessent becomes the next Treasury Secretary, and the North Carolina Supreme Court ballot saga continues.

Trump is pausing federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending; IL research shows high greenhouse gas levels in farm streams; Southern nonprofit supports Mississippi organizations led by women of color; Study reveals market failures in Ohio electricity.

Colombia agrees to accept deportation flights after Trump threatens tariffs; LA community group wins suit against parish for open meeting violations; St. Louis shelters face higher demand, fewer donations during cold snap; Nonprofits work to meet long-term needs after LA fires; Montana bill seeks state panel on food safety.