WWII Memorial Case: A suspect is in custody after vandalism at Washington’s World War II Memorial, with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announcing two felony charges against Melissa L. Farris over “Clean hands dirty $” graffiti and bubble-filled fountain damage. White House Ballroom Fight: The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue while it appeals a D.C. Circuit ruling that halted above-ground work for lack of congressional approval, arguing the project is tied to national security. Public Health: The CDC says the U.S. has recorded 2,566 confirmed measles cases in 2026 so far, with most cases among unvaccinated or unknown vaccination status and outbreaks reported across 45 states plus D.C. Local Courts & Police Accountability: A gay D.C. Advisory Neighborhood commissioner sued the District and the D.C. attorney general’s office, alleging police mishandled a Crime Solvers reward program and improperly reduced reward money. Cyber/Child Safety: A York County man was charged in D.C. federal court with distributing child pornography after an undercover investigation. Business/Tech: HPE received court approval to buy Juniper Networks for $14 billion, despite earlier challenges from state attorneys general including D.C. Health/Outbreak Watch: Cyclospora cases tied to lettuce continue to spread across more states, with hospitalization counts rising in at least one update. DC-Adjacent Crime: A former D.C. history teacher pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor. Money: Powerball climbed toward $1 billion again after no jackpot winner, keeping the next drawing in play.