A GAO audit found 89% of DOT office buildings underused, costing roughly $370M a year; DOT concurs and promises a response within 180 days.

DHS has advanced a rule to replace open‑ended F, J and I visa stays with fixed end dates, potentially reshaping how millions maintain status and prompting wide objections from universities and press groups.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that Anthropic’s Mythos AI poses urgent cybersecurity risks and needs tight controls as regulators weigh permissioned access.

A Confederate battle flag briefly appeared on screens inside North Carolina’s pavilion on the National Mall, prompting the footage’s removal and a sponsor’s withdrawal.

The FCC will vote Aug. 6 to repeal the 39% national TV ownership cap; supporters call it modernization while critics predict consolidation and court fights.

The Florida Supreme Court disbarred Panama City attorney Christopher Rodriguez on June 4, 2026, after his federal conviction and 8½‑year sentence for attempted explosives attacks. The order removes his license while he serves time.

President Trump hailed Iran's release of a U.S. citizen as a 'gesture of goodwill' while strikes continue. Her lawyer identified her as Dena Karari.

Chevron will sign MOUs with Iraq to advance plans at West Qurna 2 and the Nassiriya project after Iraqi PM Ali al‑Zaidi's U.S. visit. The deals start technical and commercial work that could lead to operating agreements.

A former senior Fed adviser was given 38 months after a jury found he lied about passing restricted central‑bank material to alleged Chinese operatives. Prosecutors warned the information could have let an adversary profit from U.S. Treasuries.

DOE has begun sending Hanford vitrification byproduct to a Richland facility for grouting to speed cleanup, but state and regional regulators are raising questions.

Hazy skies and a Code Orange air-quality alert as highs near 98°F in D.C. Thursday. Cooling centers are available and weekend storms are possible.

Brussels ordered Google to open Android and share anonymized search signals with rival AI firms, setting firm deadlines and raising privacy and legal questions. The move could reshape how assistants and search compete worldwide.

Duball paid $23.1M for 1090 Vermont and plans a roughly $100M conversion into about 150 apartments with retail and a rooftop pool. Construction is slated to start late 2026.