The Soros family has poured roughly $100M into the 2026 midterms, mainly through Democracy PAC, changing the cash race as the DNC lags the RNC.

Heat Advisory Wednesday and an Extreme Heat Watch Thursday–Friday. Highs into the 100s; plan for heat and possible afternoon storms.

More than six years after the downtown D.C. shooting, Jaykell Mason pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder while armed and to assault on a police officer while armed. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2, 2026.

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review Arizona’s 2022 proof-of-citizenship and voter-roll rules in a Trump-backed appeal that could change how state and local contests are run.

Fog this morning clears, then dangerous heat builds midweek with highs near or above 100°F. Locate cooling centers and avoid midday outdoor exertion.

Trump suggested Syria should “take care” of Hezbollah, prompting denials from Damascus and emergency security meetings in Israel as regional tensions spike.

A Seat Pleasant mother was sentenced to 50 years after prosecutors say she shot her 13‑year‑old and pressured the child to lie about who fired the shot.

A Montgomery County substitute teacher has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether school pronoun and privacy rules can be enforced over religious objections. The petition follows a Fourth Circuit ruling that left a Title VII claim alive.

The VA’s decision not to renew a 241,000‑sf lease at 425 Eye St. NW pushed the building’s loan into special servicing, forcing lenders to weigh a sale or debt workout. Owners and brokers now face a tight timetable to stabilize cash flow.

SimplyBe Coffee opened a kiosk inside Purcellville’s Giant Food with a ribbon cutting Thursday. The nonprofit shop will offer training and paid positions for adults with disabilities.

The FCC voted to tighten undersea cable rules, adding licensing for terminal equipment and new security checks while opening a fast track for trusted U.S. firms.

A 13-year-old was arrested after an armed carjacking in Northeast D.C.; an officer fired while searching a wooded area near Oxon Run. MPD and federal reviewers are investigating.

The Forest Service will encourage N95 use, add decontamination protocols and pay crews for post-shift cleaning amid rising fire activity and health concerns.