ICE has rescinded a 2021 rule requiring reports of detainee deaths that occur within 30 days of release, a move critics say will obscure accountability and prompt fresh oversight demands.

Karen Attiah told an arbitrator she “had to fight back” after being fired from The Washington Post for social‑media posts after Charlie Kirk’s killing; the union argues the dismissal violated her contract.

A federal judge vacated USCIS memoranda that paused decisions for nationals of 39 countries, a ruling that could reopen long‑stalled asylum, work‑permit and green‑card cases.

The UAW International union endorsed Abdul El‑Sayed for Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, giving the progressive a major labor boost as polls remain mixed. The pick could change who wins the Aug. 4 primary if the union turns support into turnout.

Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein filed suit against the Trump administration over a CMS rule his office says would raise premiums and strip ACA exchange coverage for millions.

Kamala Harris will headline a Louisiana Democratic gala in New Orleans as Democrats mobilize after the Supreme Court's Callais ruling that could reduce Black representation.

FSIS staff in D.C. have until June 30 to accept relocation or face involuntary separation as USDA moves D.C. jobs to regional hubs, internal messages show.

New research shows wildfire smoke is eating into years of smog improvements, raising ozone and public‑health risks across the U.S. and straining monitoring systems. Experts say more sensors and better models are needed to protect communities.

A U.S. journalist who built a career inside China’s state media pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for Beijing. Court filings say he funneled reports and devices for Chinese handlers.

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

Rob Bonta led a coalition of 18 attorneys general urging Congress to reject H.R. 8413, warning the SECURE Data Act would preempt stronger state privacy laws and delay key opt-out protections. The group says the measure would limit enforcement and narrow definitions of sensitive data.

The Park Service quietly contracted a Maryland gilding firm for roughly $5M to regild the equestrian statues near the Lincoln Memorial ahead of July 4, prompting procurement questions.

Miami‑Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert filed to run for Rep. Frederica Wilson’s open 24th District seat and enters the August primary with a fundraising edge. The short sprint to Aug. 18 will test name recognition and local endorsements.