AI & Trade Controls: Anthropic executives reportedly traveled to Washington, D.C. to press the Trump administration over export restrictions tied to its newest AI models, as officials weigh national-security risks. Geopolitics & Energy: The U.S. and Iran reached an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire, with a signing set for June 19—good news for global shipping and oil flows, but energy experts warn prices and logistics may take months to normalize. Tech & Markets: SpaceX shares surged in their Nasdaq debut, topping $2T in value after a record IPO, underscoring investor appetite for AI-linked infrastructure. Local Food Safety: Maryland’s Clover Hill Dairy expanded a recall of all cheese products after listeria concerns, including distribution into the DC area. Public Works & Infrastructure: D.C.-area readers also got a reminder of how construction affects daily life, from road striping and ADA upgrades to flood-control basin work in the region. Community & Food Systems: WANDA marked its 10th anniversary with WANDA Week in Washington, D.C., culminating in a Juneteenth Sisterhood Supper focused on food-system leadership. Federal Land & Outdoors: The firearms industry trade group NSSF backed a bill to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund, aimed at deferred maintenance on federal lands.