A new watchdog report says stolen Social Security numbers and deceased identities helped fraudsters siphon millions from SNAP and Medicaid. Watchdogs urge identity checks and new reporting.

Senate Democrats reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act this week — a sweeping plan to deschedule marijuana, fund expungements and funnel tax revenue into community reinvestment. The filing restarts a national debate over rescheduling vs. full descheduling.

Sen. Mike Lee introduced a bill to deputize vetted "digital privateers" to disrupt foreign cybercriminals and seize assets, reviving a centuries‑old authority and sparking legal debate.

Obama accused Vice President J.D. Vance of promoting a 'blood-and-soil' vision of America during a Malcolm Gladwell conversation, refocusing the debate over belonging.

Rep. John Rose urged Sen. Marsha Blackburn to unseal a closed Senate Ethics Committee file about alleged use of official resources, escalating the Tennessee GOP primary. The request lands as early voting begins.

A Waldorf woman was arrested after deputies say she tried to finance a $50K Mercedes using the identity and credit card of a recently deceased person.

DHS has advanced a rule to replace open‑ended F, J and I visa stays with fixed end dates, potentially reshaping how millions maintain status and prompting wide objections from universities and press groups.

Hazy skies and a Code Orange air-quality alert as highs near 98°F in D.C. Thursday. Cooling centers are available and weekend storms are possible.

The FTC warns scammers are posing as agency officials by phone and text, sending fake IDs and pressuring victims to move money. Here’s what officials say to watch for.

A D.C. Council bill would pair D.C. United investment with roughly $300M in city funds to roof and expand Audi Field, while requiring housing and a women’s‑sports usage guarantee.

Longtime Anacostia homeowners woke to no-parking signs after DDOT reconfigured curbs for a bus-priority project, leaving some residents without curb access and facing fines.

A St. Louis Fed economist argues removing only energy goods from core PCE would shave May’s inflation reading and change how the Fed sees price pressures.

A Heat Advisory covers Washington, D.C. Wednesday with highs near 102°F and heat-index readings in the 100s. Cooling centers and hotline help are available.