Louisiana

Saltwater intruding upstream from the Gulf of Mexico into a drought-affected Mississippi River is alarming leaders in New Orleans and across Louisiana.

New Orleans braces for saltwater intrusion impacting drinking supply

A federal judge has issued a ruling that prohibits the Biden administration from contacting social media companies.

Judge limits government contact with social media platforms

More than 600 employees will be losing their jobs this month due in part to the backlash surrounding Bud Light.

Glass bottle plants closing after Bud Light boycott cuts sales

In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Texas cannot sue the Biden administration over its immigration enforcement policy.

Conservative Supreme Court justices help shut down Texas immigration lawsuit

Two states have advances bills that would restrict youth access to sexually explicit materials in libraries.

Texas, Louisiana advance bills targeting sexually explicit books in libraries

President Joe Biden is in talks with top congressional leaders to strike a deal regarding the nation's debt ceiling.

Lawmakers optimistic about potential debt ceiling deal: May 17 rundown

Pornhub is no longer accessible to residents in Utah after new state laws force the adult content site to verify a user's age.

Pornhub blocks access in one state due to age rule. Is social media next?

The White House unveiled a $1.6 billion proposal to recover COVID relief funds stolen via fraud.

Morning rundown: White House targets COVID relief fraud; explosive at PA airport

The discovery of two missing monkeys from the Dallas Zoo in an abandoned home has solved one mystery, but left many others unanswered.

Missing Dallas Zoo monkeys have been found, but mysteries remain

A contractor in Louisiana is at the forefront of a fight over free speech. At issue, flags flying on his truck saying “F--- Joe Biden.”

Anti-Biden flag forces free speech fight in Louisiana