FCC Fight Over Speech: A federal judge in Washington heard arguments from ABC and Disney challenging the FCC’s push for early TV license renewals, with ABC warning the probe is meant to chill editorial decisions. DC Courts Watchdog: The D.C. Circuit is probing NewsGuard over claims that FTC-driven actions harmed the news ratings group, keeping pressure on how regulators shape media. Skydance/Paramount Merger: Paramount completed its Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, forming a $2B-plus media giant and reshuffling DC Studios leadership as fans again clamor about the Snyderverse. Local Tech & Travel: United and Delta reported technology glitches that disrupted customer logins and connectivity, while gas prices continued easing nationwide. Education Policy: Washington state’s proposed Phone-Free Schools Act would require “bell-to-bell” phone storage during the school day, with limited exceptions. Immigration Court Twist: A deportation hearing for Kilmar Ábrego Garcia was abruptly canceled after a judge’s order, leaving his next steps unclear. Reproductive Rights Fundraiser: Female Rage Hot Sauce raised more for the D.C. Abortion Fund, turning community anger into direct support.