President Trump announced that the federal government will assume control of law enforcement in Washington, D.C., including deploying the National Guard. Trump signed an executive order declaring crime an emergency in the nation’s capital. Federal agents, led by the U.S. Park Police, will enforce crime in the city. Attorney General Pam Bondi will oversee the D.C. Metropolitan Police. (Story URL)
An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh resulted in one fatality, two missing individuals, and at least nine others hospitalized on Monday. Emergency workers are diligently searching the debris for potential victims. The incident at the Clairton Coke Works sent plumes of black smoke into the sky in the Mon Valley, a region historically associated with steel production. (Story URL)
Ford Motor Co. has announced a nearly $2 billion investment to retool its Kentucky factory for electric vehicle production. The move aims to create more affordable and profitable electric vehicles that will compete with rival models. The first electric pickup truck is set to roll off the assembly line in 2027, with lower-cost batteries produced at a Michigan factory. Ford’s investment will secure 2,200 hourly jobs. (Story URL)
A New York judge rejected the federal government’s request to unseal grand jury records in Ghislaine Maxwell’s case, stating that the request would not provide new significant information. The Justice Department sought to unseal evidence while protecting personal data, citing special circumstances. Maxwell, convicted of sex-trafficking charges in December 2021, is serving a 20-year sentence. (Story URL)
Kim Davis, the infamous former Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, has filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking to overturn the landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Legal experts view Davis’ appeal as a long shot, with lower courts dismissing her claims. The Supreme Court is expected to consider Davis’ petition this fall. (Story URL)
