Prediction Markets Crackdown: A bipartisan coalition of 41 state attorneys general, led by Ohio AG Dave Yost, urged the CFTC to treat sports-related prediction markets like gambling under state control, arguing platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket function as unregulated sportsbooks. DC Courts & National Guard: A 26-state coalition asked the D.C. Circuit to reject the Trump administration’s appeal over a block on deploying the National Guard in Washington, D.C., calling it political theater and warning of harm to states’ law enforcement and democratic civilian control. UN Sanctions Fight: The U.S. re-listed UN expert Francesca Albanese on Treasury’s sanctions roster after a judge’s injunction was stayed, reigniting a free-speech dispute tied to her Gaza-related criticism. Local Legal/Policy: The IRS will hold Saturday hours at select Taxpayer Assistance Centers on May 30, offering in-person help in D.C. and other locations (no cash payments). Cybersecurity in DC: A class action was filed in the District of Columbia accusing Wiley Rein of failing to protect data allegedly exposed in a China-linked cyberattack. Crime: A Toronto man, Ramanan Pathmanathan, was sentenced to 33 years in U.S. federal prison for a sextortion scheme targeting more than 145 children. Culture Watch: The Kennedy Center’s executive director told a federal judge that removing Trump’s name would sever crucial fundraising ties, escalating the legal fight over the building’s rebranding. Consumer Protection: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson joined a multistate push for FTC rules to curb hidden “drip pricing” fees on food delivery apps. Scripps Spelling Bee: Washington hosted the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, with 247 contestants and nine finalists heading into Thursday’s finals at Constitution Hall.