A Silver Spring pest-control company says it has begun releasing roughly 600,000 Wolbachia-infected male 'ZAP' mosquitoes across the DMV this summer to curb Asian tiger mosquitoes. Officials say males don't bite and the program is regulated by EPA rules.

A human chain of Fairfax County first responders pulled a driver from a sinking car in a Chantilly pond; the person was treated for minor injuries.

In a 6–3 decision the Supreme Court overturned Humphrey’s Executor and gave presidents broader authority to remove leaders of independent agencies while carving out a Fed exception.

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review Arizona’s 2022 proof-of-citizenship and voter-roll rules in a Trump-backed appeal that could change how state and local contests are run.

The Supreme Court asked the administration for its view on whether to hear a Republican bid to enforce Pennsylvania’s handwritten‑date mail‑ballot rule, reigniting a fight over thousands of tossed votes.

Rep. Lori Trahan co-authored a 269-page bipartisan discussion draft to regulate AI and centralize oversight, but its temporary freeze on state development rules has prompted swift pushback.

Rising funding costs are pinching the mechanics behind the U.S. stock rally, with leveraged ETFs and dealer repo exposure at the center of the squeeze.

Sonia Citron scored 32 as the Mystics outlasted Portland 124-123 in a record-tying four-overtime classic at the Entertainment and Sports Arena.

Tomorrow’s D.C. Council hearing will examine a bill to curb multi‑year utility rate plans and address rising Pepco bills. Lawmakers and regulators will weigh changes to ratemaking authority.

A Washington legal group sued to force disclosure of documents about a federal denaturalization push after DOJ targeted 17 people.

A McAllen nun was detained by ICE on her way to Mass and freed the same night after lawmakers intervened. ICE has not explained the detention.

Fog this morning clears, then dangerous heat builds midweek with highs near or above 100°F. Locate cooling centers and avoid midday outdoor exertion.

Senate Democrats unveiled a program to train and deploy staff as official observers in close Senate races, aiming to document intimidation and support oversight this fall.