Spy Powers Standoff: Congress failed to extend FISA Section 702, setting up a likely lapse of a key foreign surveillance tool as Democrats demand Bill Pulte be withdrawn as acting DNI and a permanent replacement be nominated. Virginia Budget Tensions: Gov. Abigail Spanberger is facing a bruising budget fight with Democratic unrest over vetoes and unresolved decisions tied to data center tax incentives and energy policy, with a June 30 spending deadline looming. Local Election Rules in Lynchburg: The Lynchburg GOP’s nullification of a Firehouse primary and the broader “voided election” fallout underscore how Virginia’s election and party rules are being challenged in ways that could ripple statewide. Juvenile Justice Implementation: The Department of Juvenile Justice is working through new General Assembly directives after an inspector general audit of Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center, with leadership emphasizing diversion and restorative justice. Gun Law Enforcement Approach: Clarke County says it won’t prosecute nonviolent offenders under new July 1 gun laws, while warning it will pursue serious wrongdoing aggressively. Scam Prevention: Virginia State Police issued practical “do’s and don’ts” ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, urging independent verification and caution with personal info. Energy/Data Centers: Maryland’s new utility relief and grid-upgrade requirements for large load customers highlight the same pressure Virginia lawmakers are weighing as data centers strain rates and infrastructure. UFC at the White House: Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 birthday spectacle included political controversy and a misogynistic smear aimed at Michelle Obama, fueling fresh national debate over politics, spectacle, and the White House.