National: “Ex-Treasurer for Rep. George Santos Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy, Tells of Bogus Loan and Fake Donors” by Jake Offenhartz (Associated Press) for ABC News

Pennsylvania: “Inside a Tangled Web of Pa. Businesses and Big Campaign Cash” by Matt Bernardini and Mike Wereschagin for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Elections

Alabama: “Court Picks New Alabama Congressional Map That Will Likely Flip One Seat to Democrats” by Zach Montellaro and Madison Fernandez (Politico) for Yahoo News

Arizona: “Arizona Recount Law Could Delay Certifying 2024 Election, Officials Say” by Yvonne Winget Sanchez (Washington Post) for MSN

Iowa: “Democrats Remove Iowa Caucuses from First-in-the-Nation Status” by Tyler Pager and Michael Scherer (Washington Post) for MSN

Ethics

Florida: “Mayor Suarez Praised Ken Griffin’s Controversial Plan. Billionaire’s Aide Wrote the Quote” by Sarah Blaskey, and Tess Riski (Miami Herald) for Yahoo News

Washington: “Port of Seattle Commissioner Felleman Violated Ethics Code, Board Finds” by Renata Geraldo for Seattle Times

Lobbying

Oregon: “Oregon Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaint Against Lobbyist Who Led Failed Holvey Recall” by Alan Torres (Eugene Register-Guard) for Yahoo News