An educator at Columbia Heights Educational Campus says rats and droppings were found inside the school and that sticky traps and makeshift patches have been used. DGS says exclusion work is scheduled for July.

Alexis Wilkins says she’ll sing at the Great American State Fair kickoff on the National Mall and that she won’t be paid, but critics have raised ethics questions. Coverage is evolving.

The Justice Department issued — then rescinded — rare grand‑jury subpoenas that would have required Washington Post and Wall Street Journal reporters to testify, newsrooms say.

A downed F-15 pilot described an unusual 'jellyfish' drone formation before ejecting, splitting U.S. intelligence and raising fresh questions about Iran's capabilities.

The Washington Monument will be lit nightly July 1–5 with looping projection shows that end with the obelisk glowing as a birthday candle for America's 250th.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court cleared the government to parole returning green‑card holders and pursue removal without proving disqualifying crimes at the border. The ruling stems from the Blanche v. Lau case over a 2012 parole decision.

The Supreme Court on June 23 cleared ExxonMobil to sue Cuban state-owned firms over assets seized after Fidel Castro’s revolution. The decision could unlock multibillion-dollar claims and reshape ties to Cuba.

A Waldorf man admitted to raping a 13‑year‑old; prosecutors say surveillance and DNA tied him to the attack and sentencing is set for Aug. 27.

Uniqlo is heading to Georgetown Park with a large M Street store planned as part of its 2026 U.S. expansion. Industry reports say the retailer signed a major lease in the neighborhood's main shopping corridor.

Rep. James Comer asked Alan Dershowitz to give a videotaped, transcribed interview on July 9 as part of the Houses Epstein probe. Dershowitz says hell testify and wont invoke privilege.

The Social Security Fairness Act repealed WEP and GPO; SSA has issued retroactive payments and some retirees and spouses could see monthly checks rise by hundreds — sometimes $1,000 or more.

A 66-year-old Potomac woman died after her e-bike left the bike lane and she was struck by a pickup on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. State police say the collision is under investigation.

Washington has told Pretoria it will phase out PEPFAR support, citing unmet policy demands. Health experts warn the decision could jeopardize HIV treatment and prevention.