Two people were shot Tuesday near a Northwest D.C. charter school; both were conscious and taken to a hospital, police say.

A new executive order forces defense contractors to map every component and phases out routine waivers for foreign materials by Jan. 1, 2027.

A Fairfax County man was indicted on aggravated murder and child‑abuse charges in the March death of his 3‑month‑old daughter. Prosecutors say a grand jury returned the upgrade; trial begins July 23.

Capital One is moving Discover card accounts onto its platform; some customers could switch as soon as July 27. Expect most terms to stay the same, but update autopay and saved cards.

A D.C. judge found the Digital Equity Act's race‑based funding language unconstitutional but severable, keeping the competitive grant program intact and opening a path to restore funding.

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.