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.

Bipartisan senators rolled out the PROMISE Act to force a congressional vote on Social Security fixes after trustees warned the retirement trust fund could run short by 2032. The bill would require an up‑or‑down vote on a 50‑year solvency plan.

President Trump told reporters he expects Iran and Hezbollah to be added to a Russia sanctions bill moving through Congress. The remark comes as lawmakers reshape the measure to target buyers of Russian oil.

Ann Widdecombe, 78, was killed at her Haytor Vale home in what police now call a targeted attack. Counter‑terror teams are leading the investigation and a suspect is in custody.

A federal filing would require South Bow to pay $26.9M and complete roughly $40M in safety upgrades after the 2022 Mill Creek spill; the settlement is open for public comment.

Consumer Reports found inorganic arsenic in 52 store‑bought rice products, with more than 40% at concerning levels. Experts and USDA research offer cooking tips and farm fixes.

Startups are using AI to answer campaign texts; vendors say millions of messages have already been sent as the 2026 midterms approach. Regulators and voters are weighing consent and disclosure.

DC Water broke ground on the Piney Branch Tunnel in Rock Creek Park. The 4.2M-gallon tunnel aims to cut sewage overflows and restore the creek.

Muggy Friday with highs near 91°F and a chance of late storms. The city has an Extended Heat Emergency set for July 13–17.

Surveillance video shows a person slashing multiple car tires in Georgetown; D.C. police say they’re investigating and do not suspect a hate crime.

Heavy storms and flash‑flood risk this Thursday afternoon and evening in D.C.

Commerce reportedly cleared OpenAI to widen access to GPT‑5.6 after CAISI testing; the company says broader availability is planned in the coming weeks.