CENTCOM says a June 19 strike killed senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al‑‘Ulaywi; Sen. Ted Budd praised the operation on X.

Senators traded barbs at a Senate Banking hearing as banking, real‑estate and crypto witnesses offered competing fixes, underscoring how affordability has become a central political fight.

Gas‑station footage shows two men leaving a white car after a Saturday night shooting on the 7000 block of Blair Road NW; police are seeking tips and offering a reward.

The Salamander Washington DC is reportedly in talks to reflag under Marriott, a move that could remove Sheila Johnson’s brand from the Southwest Waterfront hotel. The Business Journal first reported the discussions on June 23, 2026.

Federal prosecutors say a Texas cardiologist ran an $89M scheme selling unnecessary heart screenings to student‑athletes and certified results without proper review. The indictment alleges billing fraud and risky, rushed signoffs.

The Supreme Court ruled that RLUIPA does not allow money damages after a Louisiana inmate’s dreadlocks were forcibly cut, even as justices condemned the act.

Three people were killed after a small plane crashed into woods beside a Bowie townhome community late Saturday. Authorities say the NTSB and FAA are investigating.

Little Miner Taco has closed its Rockville Town Square storefront less than two years after opening. The birria favorite says it will keep serving via its food truck and maintain other sites.

ABCA and MPD padlocked Green Magic, Smoke Island and Top Mart in recent actions; investigators seized large quantities of product and made six arrests as closures reached 113.

Prosecutors say a D.C. man stole a USPS master key and used it to open mailbox banks across the DMV, leading to a guilty plea in federal court.

Guerrilla projection artists used the tarp on the Kennedy Center to beam satirical clips of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein across D.C., amplifying a legal battle over the venue.

Campaign records show Sen. Ruben Gallego's committees covered Super Bowl tickets, Disney trips and childcare, prompting scrutiny over donor spending.

Bank of America now forecasts three 25‑bp Fed hikes in 2026 as job growth stays firm. Markets and mortgage borrowers could feel the squeeze if the call proves prescient.