The FDA tapped seven companies — including Eli Lilly and Regeneron — for a PreCheck pilot to speed reviews of new U.S. drug plants. The cohort includes big pharma and specialized CDMOs.

A Silver Spring pest-control company says it has begun releasing roughly 600,000 Wolbachia-infected male 'ZAP' mosquitoes across the DMV this summer to curb Asian tiger mosquitoes. Officials say males don't bite and the program is regulated by EPA rules.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rolled out an "economic statecraft" plan tying trade, supply chains and the dollar to national security while demanding reciprocity.

Morning rain and fog will slow the Sunday commute in D.C. A dangerous heat wave builds midweek with highs near 100–105°F.

An activist sued the Defense Department on June 25 to force release of a February memo with Scouting America after conflicting public claims about transgender policy.

A two‑day, multi‑agency operation in Frederick County led to the arrest of William Dorsey, 52, on sex‑trafficking charges. Authorities say multiple suspected victims were encountered.

Patchy fog this morning, scattered storms Saturday and a higher risk of heavy, localized rain Sunday; extreme heat surges midweek with highs near 100–104°F.

A D.C. judge gave the DOJ until July 2 to unredact certain Epstein files or explain why the redactions remain, following a lawsuit by journalist Katie Phang. The order targets emails, draft indictments and FBI notes.

A software bug that can blank digital dashboards has prompted Hyundai to recall roughly 96,300 2025–2026 Tucson models in the U.S.; the fix will be a free software update.

D.C.'s minimum wage rises to $18.40 on July 1; tipped base moves to $10.30 and employers must update payrolls and postings.

A man was arrested after police say he choked a 1‑year‑old girl and assaulted a woman in Northwest D.C.; the infant was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

The Capitals acquired Alex Tuch in a sign‑and‑trade after Buffalo signed him to an eight‑year, $84M extension. Washington also added Jordan Kyrou earlier this week.

A humid 68°F start gives way to an 88°F Thursday and a hotter, stormier Friday–Saturday. Small Craft Advisories and cooling‑center info are noted.