Light rain and gusty east winds will slow Saturday's commute; heavier showers and tidal rises are possible through Memorial Day.

Oribu, a 160-seat Japanese‑Mediterranean restaurant, will open in the Grand Hyatt Washington's renovated lobby, promising a warmed-up dining room and bar for locals and visitors. The hotel aims to restore street-level dining as renovations finish.

The Pentagon wants $54.6B to mass drone swarms; senators warn policy, training and accountability may be lagging the tech. Near‑term demos and hearings are now in focus.

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.