A D.C. firefighter was injured fighting a second-story blaze on Barracks Row; crews contained the fire and ventilated the building. Neighbors should expect continued street closures.

President Trump said a US‑Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend and paused planned strikes amid reports of a political understanding. Tehran says no final text has been approved.

State investment chiefs urged Nasdaq and FTSE Russell to pause fast‑entry rule changes that could force billions of dollars of passive buying into SpaceX right after its IPO.

An industry push called Sunrise 2027 will put GS1‑powered QR‑style codes on more packages by 2027, offering product pages, coupons and new privacy and pricing questions.

A Leesburg man was arrested this week and charged with aggravated sexual battery of a child under 13 after police opened an investigation on Monday.

A severe thunderstorm watch runs through Thursday night for parts of the D.C. metro, with forecasters warning of damaging winds, frequent lightning and brief hail.

Heat Advisory in effect Friday, June 12 in D.C.; highs near 97°F and heat index up to 105°F. Afternoon storms are likely and a few may be severe.

Senators Durbin and Duckworth urged DOT to extend federal funding for the long‑promised Chicago–Quad Cities Amtrak line ahead of a July 31 deadline.

A free FIFA World Cup fan zone opened on the National Mall June 11 as the tournament kicked off — but a Heat Advisory warns midday crowds to plan ahead. Fans should expect big screens, vendors and hot conditions.

A New Yorker investigation and local reporting show how Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Palm Beach are woven into the Andrew Tate network, from recruitment to politics and legal fights.

A giant '8647' traced into the National Mall lawn near the World War II Memorial prompted a federal response and an investigation into the message's origin and meaning.

A new bipartisan bill would extend CHIPS tax credits to low‑Earth‑orbit chipmaking, citing Chinese experiments and early commercial tests in space. Lawmakers say it could accelerate U.S. microgravity R&D.

A D.C. Circuit panel enforced an NLRB order requiring Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas to bargain with a union, upholding the Gissel remedy while rejecting Cemex.