Storm Cleanup in Maryland: Strong storms Monday brought heavy rain, damaging winds, and tornado warnings across parts of the state, knocking out power for thousands and downing trees and lines, with damage reported from Baltimore-area neighborhoods to Annapolis and Columbia. Redistricting Court Fight: Maryland Freedom Caucus and Senate Republicans filed a lawsuit challenging the process that put a redistricting constitutional amendment on the November ballot, arguing due-process steps were skipped and warning it could reshape representation statewide. Health Policy Pushback: Maryland and Delaware attorneys general joined a lawsuit to stop the U.S. Department of Education from ending congressionally approved school-based mental health programs, saying cuts could cost millions and reduce counseling access. Public Safety Scrutiny: Annapolis police disclosed that a state senator involved in an SUV incident told officers he had consumed one drink, after earlier questions about why no broader investigation followed. Maryland Sports Preview: Maryland football coach Michael Locksley says the Terps are aiming to turn patience into results in 2026, with Malik Washington returning as a key piece. BTS at M&T Bank Stadium: Baltimore braced for large crowds as BTS’s “Arirang” tour dates hit Monday and Tuesday, with weather disrupting the first night and tornado warnings prompting fans to move inside.