Planners say an expanded Freedom 250 fireworks show could force large stretches of the Potomac and Anacostia off limits to boaters, threatening holiday revenue for marinas.

WMATA says nearly 70% of Metrobus riders aren't paying; the agency plans to add transit police and resume driver fare reminders to recoup revenue.

A Joint Economic Committee letter presses AT&T, Verizon and T‑Mobile for records on how they stop robocalls and robotexts after industry trackers reported tens of billions of nuisance messages.

The Justice Department will create an Antisemitism Advisory Committee and launch a 15‑city tour to advise federal leaders and boost local responses to rising anti‑Jewish incidents.

A National Abortion Federation survey shows clinics faced waves of threats in 2025 as pardons and a DOJ memo shifted federal enforcement. Providers are tightening security.

Xi Jinping hosted Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after President Trump’s state visit; the leaders extended a 2001 friendship treaty and put energy deals front and center.

A beer keg was tossed through the Georgetown Cupcake storefront late Sunday; the bakery posted video and police are asking for tips as they investigate.

A racist banner was unfurled at Nationals Park during the Orioles game; the team says at least one fan will be banned as police investigate.

Raising Cane’s is exploring a spot beside Leesburg Premium Outlets to replace the vacant TGI Fridays. The chain says a 2028 opening is possible if permits clear.

A single-vehicle crash on Route 123 over I‑66 in Oakton killed two adults and sent two children to the hospital, one in critical condition.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has opened a probe into 17 firms that received presidential exemptions from the 2024 MATS rule and demanded records by May 28, 2026.

A 15,000‑sq‑ft museum under the Lincoln Memorial will open this July, turning a hidden undercroft into an immersive history space.

Chef Mike Cordero will open Cappellini’s Classic Italian in Ashburn’s Brambleton Town Center, replacing Rebel Taco Cantina with a 3,500‑sq‑ft scratch kitchen due in early Fall 2026.