"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will heal their land."

Gregg Phillips, who leads the Office of Response and Recovery at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, recounting on a podcast that his car was once “lifted up” and moved miles away, and in another instance that he suddenly found himself at a Waffle House in Rome, Ga., roughly 50 miles from where he had been moments earlier. He later characterized the experiences as part of a religious journey during a serious illness. Before his appointment, Phillips was also known for his involvement in election conspiracy efforts tied to the 2020 election, adding to scrutiny from lawmakers and critics over his role overseeing a major federal disaster response division. (The Guardian)

Galt, Calif., Police Department, addressing rising concerns over unsafe e-bike use. The warning comes after months of outreach tied to increasing reports of reckless riding, including high speeds, multiple riders, lack of helmets and dangerous maneuvers near traffic. Officials say enforcement is now ramping up, with violations potentially leading to fines, parental notification or impoundment, as the city responds to growing safety risks, particularly among younger riders. (Lodi News-Sentinel)

Pennsylvania state Sen. Katie Muth, raising concerns about transparency in how a major state pension fund invests its money. Muth made the remark after a court dismissed her lawsuit seeking greater access to records from the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS). She argued the fund has withheld critical investment details, limiting board members’ ability to assess risks — including where assets like data centers are located and whether they are vulnerable to disasters. (PennLive)

Marc Elias, a voting rights litigator, responding to a sweeping executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at reshaping election rules. Elias signaled an immediate legal challenge as states weigh their own lawsuits, arguing the order could overstep federal authority in elections traditionally run by states. The move could directly affect places like Oregon, which has conducted elections almost entirely by mail for more than two decades. The order also comes as Trump himself voted by mail in Florida’s March election, underscoring the broader debate over mail-in voting. (Oregon Capital Chronicle)