The Justice Department sued Connecticut on May 15, saying SB 397 unlawfully regulates federal officers and threatens officer safety.

A D.C. jury convicted Maurice Spears of sexual abuse and felony threats tied to two 2024 assaults; sentencing is set for July 21.

The FBI announced a $200,000 reward for Monica Witt, a former Air Force counterintelligence specialist indicted in 2019 for allegedly spying for Iran. Authorities say she remains at large.

Rep. George Whitesides brought YouTube scambusters to Capitol Hill to press H.R. 6681, a bill that would create a White House office to coordinate anti‑scam work. Victims and creators urged faster federal action.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe quietly visited Havana on May 14 for rare talks with Cuban security officials as the island grapples with fuel shortages. Havana says it posed no threat; Washington tied engagement to reforms.

Cloudy start and breezy Friday with a high near 73°F. Warm weekend ahead with 90° possible Sunday and mid-90s early next week.

The National Law Enforcement Museum’s new "Without Warning" exhibit brings the blue Caprice and the Bushmaster rifle from the 2002 D.C. sniper attacks into a gallery that centers victims and the investigation.

OpenAI's new 14,500‑sq‑ft Penn Quarter office prioritizes demos and briefings over rows of desks. The space is set up as a public‑facing workshop for policymakers and partners.

A federal judge ordered the U.S. to return a Colombian woman deported to the Democratic Republic of Congo, citing likely legal violations and medical‑care concerns. The case underscores tensions around third‑country deportations.

A national Education Scorecard ranks D.C. first for math and reading growth from 2022–2025, but chronic absenteeism and the end of federal relief threaten the gains.

Patchy fog and gusty northwest winds shape Thursday in D.C. Small boats should stay in port.

A teenage boy was found wounded in Eckington on Wednesday; police described a suspect and asked the public to call or text tips to MPD.

D.C.’s 2026 Point‑in‑Time count rose 4.4% from 2025, driven by a 15.8% jump in family homelessness even as officials point to prevention programs and data limits.