Organizers say the Mubadala DC Open is nearly sold out after a blockbuster player announcement, with qualifiers set for July 25–26 and the main draw July 27–Aug. 2.

President Trump pardoned 10 people convicted for disabling vehicle emissions controls as the Justice Department had earlier paused criminal 'defeat device' prosecutions.

The Supreme Court declined to pause an $800‑a‑day contempt fine against former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge after she refused to name a confidential source tied to 2017 reporting. The decision keeps a high‑profile press‑freedom fight alive.

DHS confirmed a cyber incident in a legacy information‑sharing environment and says it has isolated systems and launched forensics. Lawmakers are pressing for answers.

Lulu Gribbin’s 2024 shark attack helped push a new federal law allowing geotargeted cellphone alerts after local shark bites.

The Cambria Hotel in Navy Yard is replacing its Perch SW rooftop lounge with Croix, a Caribbean restaurant focused on St. Croix dishes and botanical cocktails. The initial report did not include an opening date.

A man was hospitalized after an afternoon shooting on Capitol Avenue NE in Ivy City; police say his injuries are not life-threatening.

Loudoun deputies say Junjie Wu posed as Apple support and urged elderly victims to buy gold bars; he's jailed without bond.

Trump posted a gilded‑eagle image on Truth Social that fact‑checkers say looks AI‑made. The mock‑up landed amid the administration’s contested White House renovations.

The D.C. Council will hold a July 1 roundtable to press agencies on RFK transit plans, from Stadium‑Armory upgrades to a Union Station‑to‑RFK BRT.

Brookfield has listed Parcel Q at The Yards — a 90,377‑SF riverfront lot at 425 Tingey St with entitlement for up to 188,603 GSF of housing or office.

A Brennan Center report says Congress is overburdened and recommends expanding staff, modern committees and even a larger House to restore capacity.

A GAO audit found State and USAID can't account for roughly $1.2 billion in projects to counter Chinese influence, raising oversight and budget questions.