PACs tied to Lockheed, RTX and Anduril funneled roughly $4.7M into federal campaigns in Q1 2026 as the Iran war began, with big checks landing near defense appropriations leaders.

New regional data show DMV employers still value degrees but increasingly hire on certificates, projects and AI fluency.

Senior U.S. officials warned China it may face tighter visa rules and entry bans if Beijing doesn't speed up repatriations; the warning arrives ahead of Trump's May summit.

President Trump signed a proclamation reinstating the Presidential Fitness Test and award, reviving mile runs and sit‑ups as national school benchmarks phased out in 2012. Districts will now wait for HHS guidance on implementation.

A Tulum‑inspired rooftop reopened in Shaw on May 5 with margaritas, DJs and a profit‑sharing ownership plan. The former El Techo space now carries a refreshed menu and team.

The SEC has sent draft regulations to OMB flagging plans to rescind a Biden-era climate disclosure rule that would have required companies to report emissions and climate risks.

A KPEL debate in Lafayette put Julia Letlow and John Fleming on the same stage as they sparred over carbon capture, stock filings and Trump’s endorsement ahead of May 16.

Tucker Carlson told a New York Times podcast he found Sen. Ted Cruz "more morally repulsive" than Nick Fuentes, deepening a GOP rift over Israel and Iran.

Former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine will run Rockville-based Quantum Space as CEO, joining a startup building refuelable, maneuverable Ranger spacecraft aimed at defense missions. The company says Ranger Prime is now targeting a 2027 launch window.

Top House Democrats have formally endorsed Rep. Steve Cohen over Justin Pearson in Tennessee's hotly watched 9th District primary, injecting establishment muscle into a rapidly escalating Memphis fight.

New mid‑year data show 71% of students in DC’s truancy pilot improved attendance year‑over‑year. The mayor proposes scaling the model citywide in the FY27 budget.

Sunny, warm Tuesday with gusty southwest winds and Small Craft Advisories. Rain and thunderstorms arrive Wednesday; take care with outdoor plans.

A 2nd Circuit panel signaled skepticism about Trump‑era interim U.S. attorneys this week, focusing on John Sarcone’s role in a New York probe. Judges warned the practice could skirt Senate oversight.