A Montgomery County judge found Maurquise James not competent to stand trial and ordered him committed to a state mental hospital. The case remains pending while the court reviews his competency.

Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley invited the CEOs of Meta, Alphabet, TikTok and Snap to a June 23 oversight hearing focused on platform practices, AI safety and children's protections.

The FBI announced a $200,000 reward for Monica Witt, a former Air Force counterintelligence specialist indicted in 2019 for allegedly spying for Iran. Authorities say she remains at large.

Governors from California to Georgia are rolling out immediate affordability fixes — $11 CalRx insulin, gas‑tax pauses and child‑care plans — while Washington stalls.

Philip Glass withdrew his Lincoln symphony from the Kennedy Center; the Boston Symphony will premiere it at Tanglewood on July 5. The move spotlights a culture clash over who shapes national arts institutions.

The FBI warns of a new phone‑and‑text scam wave that pressures victims to give account access; some operations are linked to forced‑labor scam compounds overseas. Federal and international teams have moved to seize domains and freeze assets while urging rapid reporting.

An Atlanta federal judge denied interim relief to hundreds of applicants caught in the administration’s pause on immigration cases. The court will revisit the hold in 60 days.

The Pentagon halted a planned nine‑month rotation of Fort Hood’s 2nd Armored Brigade to Poland, stopping more than 4,000 troops and equipment amid a posture review and budget pressures.

Rep. George Whitesides brought YouTube scambusters to Capitol Hill to press H.R. 6681, a bill that would create a White House office to coordinate anti‑scam work. Victims and creators urged faster federal action.

Spanberger vetoed HB 1263/SB 378, blocking a plan to expand collective bargaining to most public workers and prompting angry union statements and mixed reactions from local leaders.

Johns Hopkins will close two nonprofit home‑health agencies serving D.C. and parts of Maryland this summer, citing staffing and financial shortfalls. The move arrives amid tighter federal oversight of the sector.

After years of delays, Skyland Town Center in Southeast D.C. cut the ribbon on a nearly one‑acre community park that adds play space, seating and a multiuse plaza. City officials say public investment helped unlock the stalled redevelopment.

The CPSC recalled about 102,430 Tiyol pull‑string teething toys after 11 choking incidents. Owners should stop use, cut the silicone strings and register for a replacement.