The Justice Department dismissed a 44-year-old consent decree aimed at ensuring racial equality in federal hiring, now focusing on merit-based hiring.

A D.C. fire truck was hit by gunfire while driving through Northeast D.C., with no injuries reported to the crew. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Washington D.C. is expected to have a mix of sunshine and showers this week, with temperatures reaching the mid-80s and chances of rain increasing towards the weekend.

Rep. Buddy Carter introduced the ERIC ADAMS Act to impose penalties, including prison, on sanctuary city mayors for murders by undocumented immigrants.

Senator Ron Wyden introduced a bipartisan bill to protect US small businesses from tariffs on Canadian imports, aiming to ease the challenges and costs they face.

A bipartisan Senate effort is underway to extend the deadline for establishing an EMS memorial in Washington, D.C., acknowledging their service and sacrifice.

Senator Ron Wyden requests an investigation into DHS's resource allocation, citing a shift from child exploitation and human trafficking cases to immigration enforcement.

August 4 is a fee-free day at US public lands in honor of the fifth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, with ongoing improvements to national sites.

DC Police issued an alert for missing teen Isis Dayana Lara Lara, last seen July 28, 2025, on Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest. Public assistance is requested.

NWS issued a heat advisory for Washington D.C. area with heat index values up to 109 and an Air Quality Alert, advising caution due to potential heat illnesses and harmful air pollution levels.

Washington D.C. faces a heatwave with the heat index reaching up to 104 degrees, leading to possible heat-related illnesses and prompting preparations like cooling shelters.

PGC311 in Prince George's County is facing an outage, preventing phone calls. Residents can use the mobile app or web portal for services as the county works to fix the issue.

A suspect was arrested after climbing a fence at the U.S. Treasury Building, leading to a security investigation and temporary closures. The dropped bag was cleared, revealing no threat.