A national ABCD study finds early heavy social media use tied to much higher odds that teens will try alcohol, nicotine and cannabis.

Fort Worth machinists ratified a new Lockheed contract that locks in multi-year wage gains, a $6,000 ratification bonus and improved retirement and vacation benefits.

A Midwest storm last Thursday knocked Amtrak long‑distance trains off schedule, leaving several named routes hours to nearly a day late and forcing bus bridges and reroutes. Recovery stretched across the country as crews worked to reposition equipment.

A vehicle struck a commercial building on Sheriff Road in Capitol Heights, prompting an evacuation and a collapse investigation. No injuries were reported.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, was admitted to a hospital on June 14, his office said. Spokesperson Stephanie Penn says he is "receiving excellent care."

Washington's pitch to use AI models and tariff-backed price supports for critical minerals ran into G7 resistance and exposed a split in industry over price controls versus incentives.

Clear and breezy Monday in D.C., high near 80°F. Heat builds later with a Thursday storm threat.

CBP and DOT have linked safety and immigration records to flag suspected cabotage. Hundreds of Mexican drivers have been denied entry at Otay Mesa, tightening border lanes.

A double shooting early Sunday in Marshall Heights left one man dead and another hospitalized; police are asking witnesses to come forward.

Senate Republicans on the Armed Services Committee voted down two Elissa Slotkin amendments that would have barred Pentagon funds from seizing ballots or sending troops to polls. Democrats criticized the party-line votes amid recent federal demands for state voter data and seized election records.

City‑State Public House said it will close July 25 after its landlord moved to shut the building. The Edgewood taproom had shifted away from brewing in 2025 and became a neighborhood events space.

ACLU and allies filed a FOIA lawsuit in San Francisco seeking DHS records about alleged retaliation against people who film immigration enforcement. The groups say agencies have refused to produce responsive documents.

La Loca — billed as "Mexican-style pizza, burritos & tacos" — has popped up at 1018 Rhode Island Ave NW, replacing The Roasted Boon and signaling a new taqueria-and-bar for Logan Circle/Shaw.