Senators are being sworn is as jurors in the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. The trial's scope is being negotiated by lawmakers, with Democrats opposed to it all together.
The only non-binary member of Oklahoma's legislature looks at a year since they were censured by their colleagues - and the aftermath of the death of an Oklahoma student amid bullying by classmates.
A bill to add new restrictions on Kentucky electric utilities seeking to retire coal-fired power plants was supported by a collection of rural electric cooperatives, but opposed by two for-profit utility companies that serve most of the state.
Sheriff Ed Lester said the animal was apparently "spooked by a vehicle" and briefly escaped before being recaptured by handlers. Videos of the unexpected sight were shared widely on social media.