White House UFC fight legal fight: A federal lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C. seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn, arguing the Interior Department and National Park Service skipped required environmental review and proper authorization for major federal action. USDA workforce shake-up: The Agriculture Department is telling some Food Safety and Inspection Service employees they must choose by June 30 to relocate or accept separation, with removal for not reporting to a new duty station. D.C. housing pressure: A new look at D.C.’s housing reality finds cautious optimism alongside landlord strain, as residents and policymakers wrestle with affordability and stability. Energy reliability: ISO New England says it expects enough power for summer demand peaks, warning conditions could get tight if generation losses hit during hot weather. Local politics, local stakes: WTOP published candidate questionnaires for D.C. Ward 6 and the D.C. attorney general race, spotlighting priorities ahead of the June primary. Public health research: New TORCH infection findings suggest risks persist even as vaccination improves, underscoring the need for sustained surveillance and targeted prevention. Mining market access: Great Western Mining says its shares will begin trading on OTCQB in the U.S. under ticker GWMOF, aiming for broader investor access and liquidity.