D.C. children's legal groups say federal agents visited their offices seeking records without warrants; advocates call the visits intimidation and warn of a chilling effect.

A Maryland man drew a 3½-year federal sentence after admitting he sold thousands of counterfeit oxycodone tablets laced with fentanyl across the DMV.

Larry James Simpson was indicted on 71 counts after a May 15 spree that spanned College Park, Riverdale and Greenbelt. Prosecutors say the case raises questions about supervised‑release programs.

A Leesburg man was arrested this week and charged with aggravated sexual battery of a child under 13 after police opened an investigation on Monday.

Heat Advisory in effect Friday, June 12 in D.C.; highs near 97°F and heat index up to 105°F. Afternoon storms are likely and a few may be severe.

NOAA's SOLAR‑1 is now operational and will deliver CME imagery to forecasters in about 30 minutes, sharpening aurora forecasts and giving operators more time to protect infrastructure.

Producer prices jumped 1.1% in May and 6.5% year‑over‑year, led by a dramatic gasoline spike. The print raises the odds that the Fed will hold rates longer.

Heat Advisory in D.C. Thursday, June 11, 2026: highs near 95°F and heat index up to 105°F. Find cooling centers and safety tips inside.

Consumer Reports and Yuka tested common snacks and found additive levels that raise long‑term exposure concerns; the group is urging the FDA to set clearer limits.

Nevada’s Secretary of State says partial results from nine counties were briefly visible to a few media outlets after a secure site remained linked to a testing environment.

The FBI says a nationwide HSTF surge since April led to 1,343 arrests and major drug, gun and cash seizures.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday in D.C.; heavy downpours and gusts could slow commutes. A sharp heat spike follows Thursday–Friday with heat indices near 104°F.

The Justice Department has scaled back a longtime Election Day command center, canceled trainings and removed a key prosecutorial manual — moves that have lawmakers and former prosecutors sounding alarms before Nov. 3, 2026.