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.

The FAA recommended $10 million for a new control tower at Gary/Chicago International, a step officials say will boost safety and support the airport’s cargo push.

The D.C. Auditor has hired outside consultants to probe DCPS spending after a report found per‑pupil costs rose and staffing grew faster than enrollment. The review landed amid tense budget hearings.

Eli Lilly says its experimental drug retatrutide produced near‑surgical levels of weight loss in late‑stage trials, but analysts note higher side effects and access questions.

Dulles Town Center owner Srini Chavali paid about $8 million for the J.C. Penney building at Fair Oaks Mall and plans to lease or subdivide the anchor space. The move gives a local investor control of a major parcel at the Fairfax mall.