D.C. Courts & Federal Policy: The D.C. Circuit vacated a nationwide stay tied to the Trump administration’s expedited removal policy for certain paroled noncitizens, saying plaintiffs didn’t properly seek a stay of the underlying federal rule. Voting Rights: Multiple federal rulings blocked Trump administration efforts to restrict mail-in voting nationwide, keeping the focus on how far the administration can go before midterms. Public Safety & Crime: A federal Justice Department grant program awarded nearly $290 million to help states, cities, and tribes fund local justice work, from law enforcement support to crime prevention and victim services. Health Policy: Trump announced Medicaid will no longer fund gender transition surgeries and hormone therapies for minors, a move likely to trigger new legal fights over federal funding and state compliance. Local Culture & Community: D.C. residents and visitors are also looking ahead to major events, including a Michelin Guide Northeast ceremony that will reveal selections for Washington, D.C. among other cities. Space Watch: A partial solar eclipse on Aug. 12 will be visible across parts of the U.S. and Canada, with Europe seeing the best views.