“Otero County Commission is flaunting that process by appeasing unfounded conspiracy theories and potentially nullifying the votes of every Otero County voter who participated in the primary.”

Wes Moore, Maryland’s governor, emphasizing his push to fast-track reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Moore made the remark as officials said the project is moving at an unusually rapid pace, with permitting completed in months instead of years and design work advancing quickly. The bridge, which collapsed in March 2024 after a cargo ship strike, once carried more than 30,000 vehicles daily and remains a critical link for the Port of Baltimore and the region’s transportation network. (Baltimore Sun)

Jennifer Homendy, the chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board, speaking at a press conference about the deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots on Sunday night. An Air Canada jet landing at the airport collided with a fire truck that was responding to a separate incident. The two air traffic controllers in the tower at the time of the incident were doing the jobs of four people — a common practice on night shifts around the country, but one the NTSB has warned against many times, Homendy said. Homendy said it was too early to tell whether distraction played a role in the crash. [New York Times]

Justice Clarence Thomas, questioning lawyers representing Mississippi in a key Supreme Court case over mail-in voting. During oral arguments on Monday, the court seemed poised to reject Mississippi’s mail-in voting law. Conservative justices appeared to agree with the plaintiffs’ argument that mail-in ballots should not count if they’re received after Election Day. “The justices repeatedly pressed the lawyer for Mississippi on what is required to make a ballot selection final,” writes the New York Times, “suggesting that federal law sets out Election Day as the day ballots should be considered final.” The court is expected to issue its opinion in the case on Wednesday morning. It could affect at least 18 states and territories with similar laws. [New York Times]

Mia Bonta, a California assemblymember, warning about the growing reach of fantasy sports wagering platforms among minors. Bonta made the remark while announcing legislation to restrict advertising and access to sports betting-style apps for minors, arguing that the platforms blur the line between gaming and gambling. Lawmakers say the apps are increasingly targeting younger users, even as sports betting remains illegal in California. (The Sacramento Bee)