DHS/Coast Guard Emergency: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s jet made an emergency single-engine landing near Washington, D.C., after an engine failure, with officials saying the aircraft was checked and cleared safely. Online Safety & Big Tech: Sen. Dick Durbin backed Meta’s $17B+ child-safety settlement, calling it a landmark but urging Congress to pass stronger Big Tech rules. DC Area 9/11 Commemoration: Washington will hold a Sept. 6, 4 p.m. Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony featuring fighter pilot Heather “Lucky” Penney, plus a South Tower beam tour stop in the region. DC Courts/Politics: A Missouri Supreme Court hearing advanced a final bid to put the “Missouri First” congressional map on the November ballot, setting up a high-stakes redistricting fight. Election Mail Tension: A whistleblower account described fear inside federal agencies over USPS barcode changes tied to a mail-ballot order challenged in court. Local Environment: A DC-area composting story highlights how cities like Washington, D.C. are trying to turn food-waste programs into real household habits. Consumer Costs: New research says ticket fees and resale markups cost Americans about $11B a year, adding pressure on major ticketing platforms.