Otakon lands in Washington, D.C., July 31–Aug. 2 with cosplay, concerts and panels at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Expect big crowds and packed programming.

Muggy Sunday with highs near 86°F and scattered storms. Stronger storms could arrive Tuesday, July 28.

A D.C. judge dismissed a challenge to the State Department's 75-country immigrant visa pause, faulting plaintiffs for failing to show standing and redacting key evidence.

The National Guard signed a $292M contract to house D.C.‑deployed troops in up to 2,000 apartment‑style units, a shift officials say will save lodging costs even as critics question the mission’s scope. Legal fights and cost estimates are complicating the rollout.

Five D.C.-area teens and their coach were arrested in Polk County after deputies say they stole $37.60 worth of snacks from a Davenport 7‑Eleven while on an AAU trip.

Two Topeka cousins received nearly six‑year federal sentences after a March 2024 gunpoint robbery of a food truck, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

Congress is advancing bills that would tie federal school funding to a new definition of "sexually oriented" material — language critics say could force removal of LGBTQ books and programs.

Dozens of incoming Howard students say they were unenrolled after missing a July 10 payment deadline, even as some awaited scholarships.

The Education Department removed the disparate-impact standard from Title VI, narrowing federal civil-rights enforcement and prompting sharp pushback from advocates.

Montgomery County detectives say a Bowie man was arrested after allegedly exposing himself at a Silver Spring Kohl’s, following a shopper home and trying to get inside. Investigators are seeking other possible victims.

A Georgetown staple is closing after more than two decades; owners say lease talks collapsed and they'll redirect effort to a takeout spinoff.

Sen. Mark Warner rolled out a multi‑bill AI framework that would regulate consumer AI agents, mandate data‑center disclosures and fund worker retraining tied to tax policy.

Rosa’s Diner at 1011 K St NW blends Latin American flavors with classic diner fare, from a short‑rib-heavy smash burger to tres leches–inspired French toast.