Clear and cool Tuesday in D.C.; highs near 72°F. Gusty thunderstorms possible Wednesday evening and small-craft advisories are in effect.

Ukrainian surgeons told Fort Bragg medics that drone swarms are stretching evacuations from minutes to days, forcing new training and underground care plans.

House Oversight Chair James Comer has asked OpenAI’s Sam Altman for audit‑committee files and conflict‑of‑interest policies after new disclosures raised questions about private investments.

Merchants Marina Bar & Lounge opened May 8 at The Wharf, adding a casual waterside bar from the Merchants/Philippe Chow team. The new spot brings its own menu and marina-side vibe.

Federal threat‑assessment experts trained hundreds of Lake County educators and police this spring, stressing that behavior — not appearance — is the clearest warning sign of targeted violence.

Four people were arrested after protesters allegedly interfered with a traffic stop near the proposed ICE detention warehouse in Salt Lake City. Police say two men were found with weapons and several were booked on obstruction-related counts.

The Navy's 30‑year shipbuilding plan calls for at least 15 Trump‑class battleships through 2055, sharply expanding the program and raising cost and shipyard questions.

Economists expect April's CPI to show a monthly uptick driven by gasoline and a housing data quirk. Today's BLS release will set the tone for markets and policy.

A teenage boy was shot Monday night on Taylor Street NW and is hospitalized; police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.

A man was killed Monday evening on the 3700 block of Hayes Street NE in Mayfair. Police are searching for a dark‑blue Audi Q5 with possible Virginia plates.

A software bug can blank instrument panels on 144,049 Mercedes‑Benz vehicles, hiding speed and warning lights. Dealers will push a free software update; owner letters go out June 26.

The Supreme Court on May 11, 2026, paused a lower-court order forcing Alabama to use a court-drawn map with two largely Black districts and remanded the case after Louisiana v. Callais, reopening the fight over 2026 primaries.

Sheriff Rosie led Miami‑Dade deputies to Washington to honor K‑9 Roxi, who was mortally injured after a January pursuit crash.