NASA issued a mid‑July solicitation narrowing its headquarters search to Washington, D.C., as the agency prepares for a lease expiration in August 2028.

A 29-year-old Alexandria man was arrested after a months‑long probe into thefts from cars parked outside Fairfax County gyms. Investigators say stolen cards were used at nearby stores.

The State Department renewed a 'Worldwide Caution' as U.S.-Iran fighting intensifies, warning Americans abroad of possible attacks on U.S. interests and travel disruptions.

The U.S. Coast Guard shadowed the China‑flagged Xue Long and Xue Long 2 as they crossed the Bering Sea into U.S. waters; cutter Munro ran Operation Frontier Sentinel to track the transit.

A report says F.B.I. field managers were told to stop investigating alleged assaults by immigration agents; DOJ and DHS have publicly denied a change. Local killings in Houston and Maine have sharpened scrutiny.

The DOJ has dropped its appeal, leaving a nationwide injunction that blocks enforcement of the post‑office carry ban for members of the plaintiff groups.

GOP campaigns have poured millions into immigration ads this year, outpacing Democrats in volume and cost as parties jockey for control of the midterm narrative. Ad trackers show high-dollar buys and messaging that links the border to crime and the economy.

A GAO audit found 89% of DOT office buildings underused, costing roughly $370M a year; DOT concurs and promises a response within 180 days.

A 22-year-old was arrested after police linked him to three February robberies across Northwest D.C.; investigators say phones and other property were taken.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse’s bill would tax excess crude prices and use half the proceeds to fund rebates as lawmakers seize on surge profits at major oil firms.

Surveillance images show five people inside a Chick‑fil‑A on 14th Street NW after a June 20 burglary; police and Crime Solvers are offering a reward for tips.

Senate records say Jack Smith’s team accessed White House texts involving 44 lawmakers, prompting GOP oversight demands and renewed legal questions.

A two-vehicle crash at Suitland Road and Southern Avenue SE killed one man and sent another to the hospital Tuesday night. City alerts closed lanes while police investigated.