A Beacon poll shows Marsha Blackburn surging in the GOP primary while Democrats remain largely undecided, with Jerri Green leading at 14%.

Sen. Cory Booker urged staggered Supreme Court term limits after the Court narrowed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a decision that prompted states to redraw maps and pause primaries.

Sen. Dave McCormick said he’d welcome Sen. John Fetterman to the GOP as reports surface of a quiet Republican courtship. The development raises questions about Senate control and Pennsylvania politics.

Federal prosecutors say a Fairfax resident funneled more than $6.6M from a Massachusetts mortgage firm into a personal account over nearly a decade. The case is now in federal court.

The Air Force says a Qatar‑donated 747 has completed modifications and may serve as a temporary Air Force One by July 4, as Boeing’s permanent replacements lag. Officials point to finished testing and final paint work as crews race to meet a summer handover.

Joesley Batista, a JBS co-owner, is reported to have helped arrange Lula's White House meeting with Trump, spotlighting corporate influence and a $5M Pilgrim’s Pride donation.

A national Hartford Institute study found median U.S. worship attendance rose to 70 in 2025, the first uptick in decades. Researchers call the change uneven and cautious optimism.

Swiss prosecutors have charged a man in the killing of former Miss Switzerland finalist Kristina Joksimovic; court filings and reporting detail alleged dismemberment and attempts to destroy remains.

Former Concord immigration judge Kyra Lilien sued the DOJ, alleging she was wrongfully removed for being a woman, a Democrat and an immigrant‑rights advocate. She seeks reinstatement, back pay and damages.

Cloudy Thursday morning in Washington, D.C., with highs near 65°F and only a slight shower chance. A warmer, wetter weekend builds Saturday into Sunday.

Two Southwest jets clipped wingtips while pushing back at BWI on May 6; no injuries were reported and the FAA has opened an investigation.

DISH Wireless will pay $17.28M to settle DOJ allegations it enrolled ineligible customers in pandemic-era broadband subsidy programs. The case centers on Boost Mobile signups tied to school-lunch claims.

A 13‑point federal bill from Sens. Kaine and Warner would export Virginia's new gun rules nationwide; its path through the Senate looks uphill.