Rep. Nancy Mace filed a resolution to bar naturalized citizens from Congress and other federal posts, touching dozens of lawmakers and prompting swift backlash.

The Justice Department is temporarily assigning USCIS attorneys to U.S. attorney’s offices to accelerate denaturalization cases, part of a broader enforcement push that critics say faces high legal hurdles.

Light rain will slow Friday's commute; showers persist into the holiday weekend with gusty winds and coastal impacts possible.

President Trump postponed a planned AI executive order signing hours before the Oval Office ceremony, saying he disliked parts of the draft and feared it could hurt U.S. competitiveness.

The Supreme Court dismissed Alabama’s appeal on May 21, 2026, leaving in place lower‑court findings that Joseph Clifton Smith is intellectually disabled.

Gray, cool Thursday in D.C., with showers and a likely round of thunderstorms this afternoon. Boaters should note advisories and 1–3 inches of rain possible through Monday.

A staff dispute at Sousa Middle School in southeast Washington resulted in a simple assault charge and counseling resources for students who witnessed the confrontation.

Two officers who defended the Capitol sued to stop the DOJ’s $1.776B Anti‑Weaponization Fund, saying the settlement shields the president and could reward those who attacked police.

President Trump signed an executive order asking Treasury and bank regulators to beef up checks on customers' citizenship, directing a fast rule‑making timeline. Analysts say the move targets a narrow slice of mortgages and could trigger legal fights.

Heat will surge into the upper 90s Wednesday, May 20, before a strong cold front brings likely showers and potentially severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

A Loudoun County grand jury added murder and abduction counts against a Leesburg man after the Sept. 17, 2025 death of his 8‑month‑old sister.

Upper 90s today in D.C.; Heat Alert in effect and storms expected Wednesday with a sharp cooldown.

The State Department told Congress it will admit up to 17,500 Afrikaners this fiscal year, adding roughly 10,000 spots. South Africa calls the move baseless and experts say evidence is thin.