GOP campaigns have poured millions into immigration ads this year, outpacing Democrats in volume and cost as parties jockey for control of the midterm narrative. Ad trackers show high-dollar buys and messaging that links the border to crime and the economy.

A Waldorf woman was arrested after deputies say she tried to finance a $50K Mercedes using the identity and credit card of a recently deceased person.

A Tallahassee man was sentenced to 48 months after prosecutors say he faked being a Purple Heart recipient to get VA benefits.

Deputies say a Waldorf man's home yielded stolen merchandise, two guns and roughly $48,000 in narcotics tied to a countywide theft probe.

Thick smoke and a Code Red air-quality alert hit D.C. Friday as highs near 92°F; a strong front Saturday could bring damaging winds and heavy rain.

The House passed the Common Cents Act, advancing Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia’s plan to end penny production. The bill would stop minting pennies and allow cash rounding to the nearest nickel.

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said modestly higher interest rates may be needed if inflation stays elevated, pushing markets to rethink the Fed's timing ahead of July's meeting. New CPI and PPI data complicate the decision for policymakers.

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.