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.

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.