United will relaunch daily nonstop flights between Houston (IAH) and Caracas (CCS) on Aug. 11, restoring a direct connection that many families and oil-sector workers rely on.

Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment May 12, 2026, accusing four D.C. residents of a multi‑jurisdiction ATM robbery conspiracy that used hydraulic rescue tools to open machines. The case ties into earlier Prince George’s County investigations of similar break‑ins.

Cuba published new migration, citizenship and foreigners laws last week that could require Cuban‑Americans to use Cuban passports when returning to the island. The package also activates an investor migration category immediately.

FCA US recalled 61,711 Jeep Cherokees after regulators warned that a drivetrain component can fail, risking rollaway or sudden loss of power.

A viral Conine campaign ad has prompted dozens of hostile messages and renewed concerns about threats to public officials as the June primary looms.

Putin hailed a test of Russia’s RS‑28 Sarmat missile, calling it the world’s most powerful and setting a year‑end deployment goal as arms‑control limits lapse.

D.C. police arrested 22‑year‑old Dionzai Parker on May 12, 2026, in connection with an Oct. 6, 2022, North Capitol Street shooting that wounded four people and later killed one. Investigators say surveillance and tips led to the arrest.

A Fifth Circuit panel ruled that harsh prison conditions in El Salvador do not, by themselves, bar deportation — upholding a removal order that affects Texas immigration dockets. The decision leans on a narrow CAT standard requiring specific intent to inflict torture.

D.C.’s 2026 Point‑in‑Time count rose 4.4% from 2025, driven by a 15.8% jump in family homelessness even as officials point to prevention programs and data limits.

A White House counterterrorism aide says President Trump left Vice President J.D. Vance precise succession instructions and a private letter in the Resolute Desk.

Michigan lawmakers introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act to bar Chinese-linked cars and components, framing the move as protection for Detroit jobs and vehicle data security.

A mother says her autistic daughter was sexually abused at Kelly Miller Middle School and that DCPS didn’t notify her until detectives called — parents rallied and demanded answers. District rules require same‑day incident reporting for high‑risk events.

Afternoon showers and gusty thunderstorms are likely, with a stronger round late tonight. Mariners should heed Small Craft Advisories.