DOJ vs. Maryland Tuition Policy: The U.S. Department of Justice sued Maryland over a law that grants in-state tuition and financial aid to people living in the country illegally, arguing it violates federal limits and costs Maryland taxpayers about $9 million for one academic year. Election Integrity & Voting Rights: Maryland election officials pushed back on President Trump’s claims that the system is “broken,” while the state’s election administrator reacted to Trump’s remarks about past elections and voter rolls. Public Safety & Courts: A federal judge sentenced Upper Marlboro’s Camille Jones to prison in a $790,000 Census Bureau kickback scheme tied to steering contracts to a relative’s firm. Health & Consumer Alerts: Taylor Farms expanded a cyclospora-linked iceberg lettuce recall to 27 states, including Maryland, after a broader outbreak tied to severe gastrointestinal illness. Air Quality Crisis: Canadian wildfire smoke kept the Mid-Atlantic under unhealthy alerts, with Maryland among areas affected by hazardous haze and travel disruptions. Local Governance & Community: Jamar R. Brown took over as chair of the Enoch Pratt Free Library board, aiming to guide the system’s strategy across 23 branches. Military & Service: A Lexington Park native served at the Navy’s TOPGUN training home at NAS Fallon, highlighting Maryland’s ties to major defense education.