Cloudy and muggy this morning in Washington, D.C., with scattered showers and a high near 83°F. Storms become more numerous Thursday with a chance of gusty winds and localized flooding.

The Library of Congress announced an 80+ author lineup for the National Book Festival on Aug. 22, with free but required tickets and special America 250 programming.

Thick fog this morning with sticky humidity across Washington, D.C. Scattered afternoon storms could bring heavy downpours and a renewed flash‑flood risk.

A man was found shot near a gas station in Southeast D.C. early Monday; homicide detectives have opened an investigation and no arrests have been announced.

Trump posted photos calling the Lincoln Reflecting Pool “crystal clear” and pushed for arrests as federal investigators move on alleged vandalism and NPS prepares repairs.

Crews have finished deactivation at ORNL’s Isotope Row and will begin demolition in July to clear a cluster of radioactive buildings for new research use.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting near King Greenleaf Recreation Center in Southwest D.C. Police found evidence on N Street and are asking the public for tips.

Alibaba agreed to a $600M non‑prosecution deal after U.S. officials said its platforms allowed roughly 80,000 illegal drug and pill‑press sales to reach American buyers. The companies will pay penalties and overhaul compliance.

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.