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.

The EPA proposed rescinding limits on four PFAS and offering some utilities extra time to comply, prompting sharp criticism from environmental groups and a likely legal fight. The move reshapes the timeline for local water systems preparing to meet federal limits.

El Patio has opened a second Rockville location at Traville Village Center, bringing its bakery, market and parrillada grill closer to North Potomac neighborhoods.

The Supreme Court declined to hear drugmakers' appeals of Medicare's drug‑price negotiation program, leaving negotiated prices and start‑of‑year savings intact.

A Chengdu-born hotpot chain quietly opened at 199 E. Montgomery Ave in Rockville in March, serving Sichuan mala and beef-tallow broths alongside handmade dumplings.

Spanberger vetoed HB 1263/SB 378, blocking a plan to expand collective bargaining to most public workers and prompting angry union statements and mixed reactions from local leaders.