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Josette Smith filed a federal complaint against her son Ethan’s school in Winter Haven, Florida, citing discrimination based on his disability and race. Smith alleges that the school failed to provide necessary support, resulted in suspensions, and involved police intervention, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

IndyCars raced around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, creating a festive atmosphere. Concurrently, the Trump administration emphasised that enforcing economic pressure on both allies and adversaries remains its primary focus. Further details were provided by Olivia Rinaldi.

IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix is underway in Washington, D.C., commemorating the nation’s 250th birthday with 25 cars racing up to 180 mph. Thousands of fans are attending as major road closures affect key tourist sites around the National Mall. President Trump is scheduled to start the race.

The Supreme Court has temporarily permitted construction of the White House ballroom to proceed, following Chief Justice John Roberts’ stay on a lower court’s injunction. This order will remain until the Court reviews the Justice Department’s appeal regarding the project’s funding and legality.

The Pentagon issued termination notices to Publisher Max Lederer, Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin, and Reporter Lara Korte of Stars and Stripes, citing insubordination tied to recent interviews. Slavin plans to appeal, asserting that editorial independence is crucial for the outlet’s mission.

President Trump is set to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission on 28 August at Joint Reserve Base Ellington, Houston. The astronauts, including Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch, completed a historic 10-day lunar mission, returning safely on 10 April.

Liberia received its first group of “third country” deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, comprising around 20 migrants from Latin America. A small number of deportees resisted disembarkation, leading to their eventual return to the plane, with their current status unknown. Liberia plans to accept up to 1,200 deportees over the next year.

FBI agents executed search warrants on former Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell, seizing electronic devices amid a criminal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. The searches occurred shortly after Swalwell arrived in San Francisco and targeted his residence in Washington, D.C. He resigned from Congress in April.

Leftist congressional candidates have secured significant victories in recent primary races across various states, raising questions about the emerging influence of the progressive movement within the Democratic Party. Despite successes in deep-blue districts, challenges remain in competitive areas, highlighting a mixed impact on broader Democratic strategies.

Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola have advanced to Alaska’s Senate race general election in November. Sullivan seeks to retain his seat, while Peltola aims to leverage her previous narrow defeat to capitalise on Democrats’ hopes for a seat flip amid midterm dynamics.