Elections

Ohio: “Vivek Ramaswamy Launches Campaign for Ohio Governor” by Patrick Svitek and Dylan Wells (Washington Post) for MSN

Ethics

California: “In Huntington Beach, Politics on a Plaque” by Orlando Mayorquin (New York Times) for Seattle Times

California: “California Agrees to Drop Parts of Social Media Law Challenged by Elon Musk’s X” by Tyler Katzenberger (Politico) for Yahoo News

Connecticut: “New Head of IT at CT Election Enforcement Agency Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns” by Joshua Eaton for CT Insider

National: “Trump, Schmoozing Saudis, Plays Two Roles: President and mogul” by Natalie Allison, Abigail Hausohner, and Cat Zakrzewski (Washington Post) for MSN

National: “Firings of Some Federal Workers Should Be Halted, Watchdog Recommends” by Justine McDaniel (Washington Post) for MSN

Maine: “Portland Establishes Ethics Commission More Than 2 Years After Voters Approved It” by Grace Benninghoff (Portland Press Herald) for Yahoo News

Lobbying

New Mexico: “Lobbyist Transparency Bill Clears First Hurdle” by Marjorie Childress for New Mexico In Depth