Marco Rubio says Venezuela’s elections are months away, pushing back against calls for an immediate democratic transition. The timeline clashes with opposition hopes for voting by November.

A Flood Watch covers D.C. through Wednesday morning as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten the region. Hotter weather arrives Thursday, with the heat index possibly reaching 103.

A Maryland man and three D.C. residents were convicted after an alleged gang shooting killed an unaffiliated man walking through Southeast Washington.

RFK Jr.’s CNN interview veered from pandemic preparedness into a fiery vaccine showdown with Dana Bash as measles cases continue to rise.

The brother of slain cartel boss El Mencho pleaded guilty in Washington to drug-trafficking and firearms charges. He faces at least 15 years in federal prison.

Rockville’s 15th annual Salvadoran American Festival will move forward Sunday despite ICE concerns, with music, food, health screenings and community services.

A Northeast D.C. man was sentenced to 18 years for fatally stabbing a wheelchair user who tried to crawl away.

Trump is taking his Cabinet to Camp David as Iran war support sinks and political pressure rises. The secluded retreat offers privacy, but not much escape from the conflict’s growing costs.

A Purple Heart veteran says National Guard troops pinned her down outside her D.C. home. The ACLU is seeking $3 million over injuries she says required surgery.

Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats would reverse Medicaid cuts and restore ACA subsidies if they retake the House. The promise puts health care at the center of the 2026 midterm fight.

Malvern-based IMC Construction has opened a Bethesda office to pursue projects across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Washington gets a bright, dry run through Friday before showers and thunderstorms return this weekend.

Strong to severe storms likely this afternoon; Flood Watch for northeast Maryland. Expect gusty winds, heavy rain and tidal impacts in Annapolis.