Gov. Gavin Newsom named former CFPB director Rohit Chopra to lead California’s new consumer agency — a move that strengthens state enforcement and carries national political weight.

Federal and global health agencies say alcohol raises the risk of at least seven cancers, and Atlanta experts are urging clearer warning labels and more screening.

Thousands of riders rumbled from the Pentagon to the National Mall on Sunday, draped in flags and calling attention to POW/MIA and veterans' mental‑health concerns.

A Cerritos co‑packer has pulled dozens of powdered drink mixes after a supplier warned of possible Salmonella in milk powder. The recall touches brands sold to cafes and restaurants across 25 states.

A 58‑year‑old was arrested after a road‑rage shooting near the Georgia and Missouri NW Walmart that left another driver injured. Police say he’s charged with assault with a dangerous weapon while detectives seek witnesses.

President Trump and First Lady Melania attended a wreath‑laying at Arlington National Cemetery on May 25 as part of the national Memorial Day observance.

BLS May 2025 data show pediatric surgeons top national pay at $502,050 while cardiologists lead many state lists. The state map is dominated by medical specialties.

Fifteen people were rescued after a 35-foot boat began taking on water near Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Fireboats moved passengers to shore and investigators are probing the cause.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced at West Point that the Army met its FY26 recruiting goal four months early, signing contracts for more than 61,500 new soldiers.

A man was found critically injured on the 3300 block of Ames Street NE; police say the suspect fled in a gray Mazda and the Homicide Branch is investigating.

A House committee advanced a bill to stop Washington, D.C., from ever imposing congestion fees, setting up a showdown over home rule and transit funding. D.C. leaders pushed back.

Modelers have removed the extreme RCP8.5/SSP5‑8.5 marker from the CMIP7 design; the revision narrows the upper‑end of projections but still leaves large warming and financial risk.

Light rain and pockets of dense fog this morning in Washington; showers and thunderstorms likely later with spotty flooding possible.