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.

Arlington County’s bomb squad and K‑9 teams were sent to Wakefield High after a telephone threat just after dismissal; APS told families to avoid the campus during the investigation.

A Code Orange air‑quality forecast covers parts of the D.C. region; officials warn sensitive groups to limit outdoor exertion and follow regional guidance.

A Tulsa man was federally charged after court filings say he called a U.S. senator and threatened to kill the lawmaker and his family. Federal investigators are handling the probe.

The U.S. Treasury added Miguel Díaz‑Canel to its sanctions list on June 4, escalating pressure on Havana and deepening economic pain that will ripple to Miami. The move names the president and several associates and blocks U.S. dealings.

A McLean man was sentenced to a year and three months after prosecutors say he used Google Voice to send a death threat to a public official and harassed another victim online.

A pro‑ISIS propaganda poster showing a bloodied Pope Leo XIV with a soccer ball surfaced ahead of his June 6–12 Spain trip, prompting embassy alerts and heightened security. Officials say the image appears timed to the World Cup opening.

A minor was found with a gunshot wound in Northeast D.C. after officers investigated a shots-fired call. Police say the probe is ongoing.

Montgomery County detectives want two women, including a Phoenix resident, on first‑degree murder warrants after a 67‑year‑old was found dead in Gaithersburg. Rewards and anonymous tips are being accepted.