USWNT vs Spain: The U.S. women’s national team will host world No. 1 Spain at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 10, then meet again Oct. 13 in Pennsylvania—two tune-ups for the 2027 World Cup. Freedom 250 Grand Prix: President Trump welcomed IndyCar drivers to the White House ahead of the first IndyCar race in D.C., a free public event Aug. 21-23 featuring a course through major monuments. Lindsey Graham memorial flags: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered flags lowered through July 18 to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham, after Trump’s directive following his death. Trump Nobel claim: Trump repeated on Air Force One that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, while officials stressed the committee’s independence and disputed his casualty claims. ICC pressure: The State Department vowed a “whole-of-government” effort to disable the International Criminal Court, drawing sharp pushback from DAWN. Local safety report: Nimbl’s 2026 annual aviation safety report says procedural errors were the most reported cause of incidents. D.C. tech policy fight: Uber and Waymo are clashing over a Washington, D.C. driverless vehicle bill. Retirement survey: J.P. Morgan Asset Management reports plan participants want simpler decision-making and more guaranteed income options. Collectibles: McFarlane Toys unveiled a new DC Comics Poison Ivy figure for pre-order.