National: “Republicans Set Presidential Debate Rules That Could Exclude Some” by Michael Scherer and Josh Dawsey (Washington Post) for MSN

Ethics

National: “N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez Escaped Legal Peril Once. Can He Do It Again?” by Isaac Stanley-Becker and Perry Stein (Washington Post) for MSN

National: “Trump Lawyer’s Notes Could Be a Key in the Classified Documents Inquiry” by Alan Feuer, Ben Protess, and Maggie Haberman (New York Times) for Yahoo News

Illinois: “Politically Connected Businessman James Weiss Heads to Trial Amid Swirling Investigations, Intrigue” by Jason Meisner (Chicago Tribune) for MSN

Maryland: “The Cozy Relationships and Shadowy Disclosures Behind Baltimore’s $8M Police Consent Decree” by Ben Conarck for Baltimore Banner

Pennsylvania: “Shapiro Won’t Share Daily Calendar, a Departure from Previous Pa. Governor’s Transparency” by Katie Meyer for Spotlight PA

Tennessee: “Tennessee Drag Ban Is Unconstitutional, Federal Judge Rules” by Caroline Anders (Washington Post) for MSN

Lobbying

Florida: “Accused of Corruption, Latin Leader Uses Mystery Money, Florida Firms Amid Impeachment Fight” by Antonio Maria Delgado and Kevin Hall (Miami Herald) for Yahoo News