Key dates for D.C. voters: registration applications must be received by May 26 to vote in the June 16 primary; mail‑ballot requests are due by June 1.

A bridge‑beam milestone at the Southeast Tennis & Learning Center moves the Ward 8 expansion closer to a late‑summer 2026 opening and USTA‑level junior events.

A 19-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested in Prince George’s County after investigators say a masked driver struck two state troopers at a November car rally. He faces multiple assault charges and is being held without bond.

The EPA proposed loosening rules that require monitoring and cleanup of coal ash, drawing fierce objections from environmental groups worried about contaminated wells and waterways.

A vehicle exploded at Old Keene Mill and Lee Chapel roads Thursday; investigators say a propane cylinder may be to blame.

A Member's Mark 7-foot pre-lit reindeer sold online at Sam's Club was recalled after smoke reports; the maker is offering refunds or repair kits for about 2,460 units.

Patchy morning fog burns off before a sunny, warm Friday in D.C.; highs near 80°F and a stronger heat surge may arrive next week.

Property‑tax bills rose faster than inflation in 2025, with the average homeowner paying $4,427. See which states were hit hardest and what homeowners can do.

A new federal law narrows who can get Medicare, and Oakland seniors who paid into the system now risk being disenrolled. Local residents and clinics brace for the fallout.

A source close to Pope Leo XIV says a January Pentagon meeting with the Vatican was “most unpleasant.” Conflicting accounts from the Pentagon and the Vatican deepen tensions amid the Iran war.

A Kansas City judge refused to dismiss a proposed antitrust class action, ruling that a Berkshire Hathaway Energy unit must face claims despite a $250M HomeServices deal. The decision keeps a major broker‑fee fight alive.

At a surprise White House statement, Melania Trump denied allegations linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, called the claims "lies" and urged Congress to let survivors testify. Her remarks arrive amid continued releases of Epstein‑related files and Capitol scrutiny.

Federal natality figures show another drop in U.S. fertility, pushing the rate to record lows and forcing cities to weigh impacts on schools, housing and the workforce.