A group of Democratic lawmakers is facing scrutiny after appearing in a video urging military personnel to resist “illegal orders.” The Trump administration is behind the investigation, prompting questions about the scope and implications of federal authority in this matter.

Virginia lawmakers are moving to make cannabis sales uniform across the state. Their plan prevents any local jurisdiction from opting out, ensuring a streamlined approach to buying and selling cannabis.

As veteran lawmaker Eleanor Holmes Norton steps aside at 87, representatives like Robert Garcia and Jasmine Crockett are making strategic moves toward influential positions on Congress’s powerful Oversight Committee.