In a reversal, judge keeps Kilmar Abrego in jail over deportation concerns by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
Another one bites the dust: Republican North Carolina senator won’t seek reelection after Trump promises to primary him by Carmen Gentile
Pennsylvania governor warns state’s congressional reps against cutting renewable energy funds by Ian Karbal , Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Charges that led to ICE detainment of Georgia Spanish-language journalist are dropped by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder
PI Poll: Nearly 70% of Postindustrial readers call Trump “unhinged” on Iranian policy by The Postindustrial Editorial Board
New Ohio higher education law banning diversity efforts and faculty strikes takes effect this week by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
Land deal stops mining project near Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, though advocates brace for future threats by Jill Nolin and Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder
Juneteenth celebrations march on in Georgia amid national DEI reversals and cutbacks by Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder
Baltimore’s new $4.6 billion budget funds housing, body cameras and migrants by The Postindustrial Team
Cleveland Fed: Tariffs are raising some prices in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky by Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital Journal
Pennyslvania leaders vow to protect protesters’ rights but warn about giving in to anger and violence by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Several anti-Trump “No Kings Day” rallies planned in West Virginia this weekend by Lori Kersey, West Virginia Watch
Amazon announces $20 billion AI investment that will bring at least 1,250 jobs to Pennsylvania by John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Republicans in Congress axed Green New Deal, despite being a red state boon by Ashley Murray, States Newsroom
