Transgender Rights in Schools: California AG Rob Bonta joined a coalition urging a federal judge to block Idaho’s law barring transgender students from using restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that match their gender identity. Jeffco Schools Scrutiny: A DOJ civil-rights official told a Jeffco fundraising gala that “crazy stuff” and “nonsense” are distracting from classroom education amid the district’s legal fight with federal authorities. Farm Bill Standoff: The Senate Agriculture Committee stalled a farm bill over a dispute tied to how states share costs for SNAP errors, with Democrats holding up movement by one vote. Climate Court Fight: The Supreme Court set its October 2026 argument schedule, kicking off with a climate case over who can sue over climate-change impacts. Denver Water Expansion Appeal: A federal appeals court weighed whether Denver Water’s Gross Reservoir expansion should face limits after a judge found permit problems. Heat & Cooling in Denver: Denver announced cooling centers and extended library hours for weekend heat. Colorado River Fish Protection: Federal officials said they won’t release “cool water” from Glen Canyon Dam this year to protect a threatened fish, citing hydropower strain. Local Legal Watch: An appeals court rejected a former DougCo commissioner’s bid for attorney-fee reimbursement. Public Safety: A shelter-in-place order in east Colorado Springs was lifted after a suspect surrendered peacefully.