Senator Maria Cantwell defends press freedom and calls for FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to testify before the Commerce Committee regarding potential presidential influence over media decisions.

NASA representatives, including astronauts and Janet Petro, were hosted at the U.S. Capitol by Congressman Donalds to discuss space exploration and policy.

The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested 27-year-old Izuchukwu Igwe of Upper Marlboro, MD, in connection with a July 14 vehicular assault on an officer on U Street Northwest. According to police, the officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being struck during a traffic stop. Igwe faces charges including assault on a police officer and awaits further court action.

Secretary Sean Duffy announces over $42 million in rail safety grants for Florida's Brightline corridor, aiming to improve grade crossings and implement a trespassing alert system.

A North Bethesda violent incident led to the death of Akwalabeng Fontava and kidnapping charges against Sheldon Boykins. Police seek two more suspects.

U.S. Secretary Sean P. Duffy reallocates over $5 billion from the California High-Speed Rail project to enhance safety on intercity passenger rail networks.

The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect linked to a non-fatal shooting during an attempted robbery in Northeast D.C., with both the suspect and a victim injured.

Early voting in Virginia has started, with Democrats Spanberger and Republican Earle-Sears competing for the governorship, focusing on affordability and jobs, amid tensions over Trump-era policies.

Chairman James Comer supports the D.C. CRIMES Act to address juvenile crime in Washington D.C., proposing stricter age definitions and mandatory minimum sentencing.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene led a hearing on government involvement in weather and climate control, emphasizing transparency and responsible use of technology.

U.S. Secretary Sean P. Duffy has terminated Delta and Aeromexico's joint venture due to Mexico's non-compliance with the 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement.

The Interior and Agriculture Departments announced the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, an initiative following Trump's order, targeting January 2026 for modernizing federal wildfire response.

An arrest was made by the MPD in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Angel Dominquez in Northwest Washington, D.C., with Carlton Simon charged with second-degree murder.