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.

Charles County narcotics detectives arrested Tyrand Butler in Waldorf after seizing nearly $25,000 in cocaine, packaging gear and a stolen Glock; he faces distribution and weapons charges.

Gov. Spencer Cox named Col. Michael D. Kjar the next adjutant general of the Utah National Guard. A change-of-command ceremony is set for Aug. 3 at Wright ANG Base in Salt Lake City.

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.

A UKG survey finds the FIFA World Cup could cost employers $17B globally and $11.7B in the U.S. as workers reshuffle schedules, stream matches and take time off.

The Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office named Daniel Guido Aparicio wanted for attempted first‑degree murder in a #WantedWednesday post and is asking the public for tips.

Marquette's new national poll puts Trump's approval at 38% while 71% of Republicans say they'd back his primary picks, exposing a party split ahead of 2026.

Federal officials added Hawaii to a ten‑state Medicaid demonstration to expand mental‑health and addiction care. Maui clinics are slated for early certification.

D.C. United canceled its July 11 Ethiopia exhibition at Audi Field, citing visa problems and Ebola‑related precautions; ticket refunds will be automatic.

A House Judiciary Committee vote moved forward a proposal to fix the Supreme Court at nine justices, intensifying a partisan fight over court reform. The measure faces steep legal and political hurdles.

A national firefighter cancer registry is growing quickly, but Nevada signups lag. Local experts say bigger enrollment is needed to link southern Nevada exposures to long‑term risk.

The State Department reissued its Mexico advisory on May 29, 2026, keeping the country at Level 2 while placing six states under 'do not travel' warnings.

The DOJ will direct nearly $300M to two-to-four cities in a new Model Cities competition that pairs policing spending with mental-health, victim and prevention programs.