Gray, cool Thursday in D.C., with showers and a likely round of thunderstorms this afternoon. Boaters should note advisories and 1–3 inches of rain possible through Monday.

HHS has assigned Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos to carry out many surgeon general duties temporarily while the administration seeks a Senate‑confirmed nominee.

Federal prosecutors say two Florida men are accused of bribing a U.S. Army employee and padding contracts tied to a Honolulu innovation lab. The indictment names a Palm Beach Shores resident and a Tampa consultant.

Oklahoma is among a handful of states saying it will use AI to help verify Medicaid work requirements — a move that could speed paperwork or create new coverage traps.

Chancellor Lewis Ferebee says DCPS will only release student records with a court order after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro sought access amid a push to prosecute parents.

Georgia Black leaders say the Supreme Court’s Callais decision and a June 17 special session could let lawmakers redraw maps that erase decades of Black political gains.

Rep. Greg Steube introduced two bills to force hospitals to report resident citizenship and to bar Medicare from funding training for non‑U.S. citizens. The measures would tie federal GME dollars to new reporting and penalties.

TVA’s board meets Thursday in Guntersville with interim CEO Mike Skaggs in attendance; the agenda includes leadership picks, aircraft rules and a regulatory task force.

A staff dispute at Sousa Middle School in southeast Washington resulted in a simple assault charge and counseling resources for students who witnessed the confrontation.

Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit says it dismantled Fox Tempest, revoked 1,000+ fraudulent signing certificates and seized the signspace.cloud portal used to sell signed malware.

Hyundai recalled 54,337 Elantra Hybrid sedans after regulators flagged an overheating hybrid control unit that can, in rare cases, cause fires. Dealers will install a free software update and owner notices are set for July 13, 2026.

Cabelle St. John is stepping down as Sen. John Fetterman's chief of staff, the latest senior exit as the office grapples with turnover and scrutiny.

The fight over Maryland’s broad list of gun‑free “sensitive places” reached the U.S. Supreme Court as rival petitions ask the justices to define where states may bar carry. The outcome could reshape carry rules nationwide.