A watchdog asked OSC to probe whether Kristi Noem used DHS aircraft and official social channels to promote a partisan RGA trip. Records underpin the new complaint.

DICK'S House of Sport opened at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg with athlete appearances, giveaways and a World Cup-watch vibe.

Weekly jobless claims rose to 225,000 for the week ending May 30; hiring is cooling but layoffs remain low as policymakers weigh inflation risks.

Trump told reporters the Iran talks were close as the House moved to curb his war powers.

Meta told U.S. trade officials Australia’s draft news levy violates the Australia‑U.S. free trade pact and asked for trade remedies, risking a trans‑Pacific dispute. The company says the 2.25% charge reaches revenue beyond news, while Canberra frames the plan as a way to fund local journalism.

A U.S. Army soldier and a British service member were killed during a training accident at Erbil Air Base. Both militaries say investigations are underway.

President Trump moved about 8,000 senior career officials into a new at‑will category, removing appeal rights and prompting immediate legal challenges. The change follows OPM's February final rule and could reshape how agencies staff policy roles.

The House narrowly passed a 215 6208 war powers resolution to bar further U.S. strikes on Iran, marking a rare congressional rebuke. The measure now moves to the Senate.

Gov. Spencer Cox’s declaration of June as "Fidelity Month" sparked swift condemnation from LGBTQ+ leaders and a state lawmaker, reopening debates during Pride Month. The proclamation has become a flashpoint in Utah politics.

Maryland’s high court affirmed a Gaithersburg driver’s convictions in a 2022 double‑fatal DUI, ruling the on‑scene detention and a 10:15 a.m. breath test were lawful.

Elias Irizarry — who pleaded guilty for his role in the Jan. 6 attack — has been placed inside the Pentagon’s irregular warfare and counterterrorism shop, prompting internal alarm.

RAMW's Eat 250 will unite more than 150 DC‑area restaurants for two weeks of prix‑fixe menus, chef collaborations and citywide events tied to America's 250th.

USTR’s Section 301 probe resulted in a proposed 25% tariff on many Brazilian imports, citing IP, deforestation and ethanol market barriers. Public comments are open through July 1 with a hearing July 6.