FISA Fight: Congress failed to extend Section 702 before Friday’s deadline, with Democrats demanding President Trump withdraw acting DNI pick Bill Pulte and nominate a permanent replacement; Trump instead announced Jay Clayton as his permanent DNI choice, but the standoff remains. Virginia Politics: Sen. Louise Lucas escalated her feud with Gov. Abigail Spanberger, calling her “a diva” over the fight to preserve Virginia’s data center tax breaks as Democrats warn a budget shutdown could hinge on the issue. Gun Law Confusion: A Virginia Senate Democrat drew backlash after remarks suggesting the state’s new semi-auto “assault weapons” ban wouldn’t affect out-of-state purchases, underscoring the legal and messaging mess around SB 749. Elections (VA): Early voting for the Aug. 4 Democratic primary begins Thursday, with Sunday in-person voting added in some counties. Public Safety: Virginia State Police and partners launched a “100 Safest Days of Summer” push ahead of peak travel and crash season. Local Community: A Prince William Hunger-Free rally and food drive raised about $10,485 to fight food insecurity. Research/Environment: Virginia researchers helped advance hellbender salamander recovery by rearing babies from damaged streams and returning them to native habitat.