Cole Tomas Allen appeared in federal court Monday and — according to reports — pleaded not guilty to an indictment accusing him of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Prosecutors say he fired a shotgun outside the Washington Hilton; defense lawyers have filed motions seeking recusal of top DOJ officials.

President Trump and a special envoy say five Eastern Europeans detained in Belarus and Russia were freed after a multilateral swap. The operation reunited a jailed journalist with family and raises new diplomatic questions.

A two‑alarm blaze hit the 1700 block of 1st Street NW on Saturday, collapsing a porch and sending one person to the hospital as firefighters worked to contain the fire.

President Trump’s May 14–15 Beijing trip has renewed hope for Rayhan Asat, whose brother Ekpar has been detained in Xinjiang since 2016. Advocates want his case raised directly with Xi.

Raccoons entered Noyes Elementary in northeast D.C., prompting one classroom to relocate while DGS crews inspect the building.

The University of Michigan’s preliminary May sentiment reading slipped to 48.2 as gas prices near $4.54 a gallon, leaving consumers skittish even while jobs hold up.

USCIS has added medical physicians to a narrow list that may resume processing, giving some hospitals relief while thousands of other applicants stay on hold. The pause still blocks researchers and entrepreneurs from dozens of countries.

About 312,100 EEMB coin‑cell batteries sold on Amazon are being recalled because their pouches aren’t child‑resistant. Officials say the packs should be kept away from children and refunds are available.

Cloudy Thursday morning in Washington, D.C., with highs near 65°F and only a slight shower chance. A warmer, wetter weekend builds Saturday into Sunday.

Federal agents served search warrants Wednesday at the Portsmouth office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas; a nearby cannabis storefront was also searched and officials have not released details.

Showers move in mid-morning Wednesday with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Gusty winds and a Small Craft Advisory last through the evening.

The SEC has sent draft regulations to OMB flagging plans to rescind a Biden-era climate disclosure rule that would have required companies to report emissions and climate risks.

Sunny, warm Tuesday with gusty southwest winds and Small Craft Advisories. Rain and thunderstorms arrive Wednesday; take care with outdoor plans.