Iran War Reckoning in Congress: Lawmakers are arguing over whether Trump’s nearly four-month Iran conflict was worth it, with Democrats calling it a “pathetic” failure and Republicans saying the U.S. is safer—while Congress now faces the hard work of explaining costs, rebuilding military capacity, and keeping a fragile ceasefire intact. COVID Origins Fallout: DNI Tulsi Gabbard released documents alleging Dr. Anthony Fauci misled Congress about COVID-19 research and Wuhan lab involvement, reigniting a major political fight over pandemic accountability. Iran Deal Nuclear Scrutiny: Nuclear experts warn Trump’s new Iran framework may leave Tehran too much control of its uranium stockpile unless inspectors can locate, secure, and verify material before any downblending. Gun Rules Rollback: A report highlights how the administration’s rapid gun regulation changes included warnings about potentially severe public safety risks tied to mental-unfitness rules. Election Interference Fight: Wisconsin’s DOJ appeal over unredacted voter lists faces pushback, while five Democratic-led states move to block federal election interference. State Transparency Clash: West Virginia’s FOIA dispute over a $1.44B coal project shows growing pressure on government openness. Campaign Ethics Under Fire: A congressional candidate faces FIFA scrutiny after raffling World Cup tickets tied to canvassing. Health Care Politics: Mississippi’s insurance decline and Medicaid-related concerns are fueling a U.S. Senate campaign message. Local Civic Moments: Atlanta’s Juneteenth parade heads to Piedmont Park, and drought warnings spread across parts of California.