💨 Abstract

After a decline, retail sales increased by 0.6% in June, driven more by necessities due to economic uncertainties and fluctuating tariffs. Meanwhile, a heatwave is expected with feel-like temperatures in the 100s. In Washington, the Senate approved $9 billion in spending cuts for public broadcasting and foreign aid, awaiting House approval. Finally, in Arlington traffic alert all lanes of George Washington Pkwy have been blocked for emergency work.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff