A large fight broke out at the National Mall’s FIFA Fan Zone during the U.S.-Belgium World Cup match on July 6, with Park Police saying one person was escorted and the only arrest was for vending.

Thick fog this morning with sticky humidity across Washington, D.C. Scattered afternoon storms could bring heavy downpours and a renewed flash‑flood risk.

At a Trump Accounts rollout the president joked that nominating Sen. Ted Cruz to the Supreme Court would win unanimous Senate support because senators want him out.

Ford is recalling 110,626 Mustangs in the U.S. — 67,842 for a wiper fault and 42,784 Mach‑E EVs for a pinion‑shaft risk. Dealers will repair affected cars free of charge; owners should check their VIN.

A Chestnut Hill–based group launched a free live wildfire map with address alerts as 2026's fire season intensifies.

CME swapped out Jenner & Block after the firm moved to withdraw from its D.C. lawsuit against the CFTC, and Zuckerman Spaeder’s Aitan Goelman has appeared for CME. The change comes as the case targets the agency’s approval of perpetual crypto futures.

Salem says new DHS/FEMA grant terms that bar DEI and demand immigration cooperation threaten more than $1M in storm-recovery funding and could stall urgent repairs.

A Charles County retiree who calls himself "Mr. Fat Pockets" won $110,000 on THE BIG SPIN scratch-off last week. The ticket was bought in Waldorf and the couple plan to pay bills and shore up savings.

DC Water will begin controlled underground blasting near Georgetown the week of July 13; expect loud booms, brief shaking and short Canal Road stoppages. Crews will use air‑horn alerts and monitored vibrations during operations.

Survivors and lawmakers urged Congress to back community-led recovery and standing HUD funding after storms left neighborhoods without water, power and farms damaged.

A man was found shot near a gas station in Southeast D.C. early Monday; homicide detectives have opened an investigation and no arrests have been announced.

Port of Subs will open its first D.C.-area shop in Laurel under veteran franchisee Bryan Denson, who had originally eyed an Arlington site.

About 500 Raychy light‑up sneakers were recalled after regulators found coin batteries in the soles were accessible to children. The importer is offering refunds after disposal is photographed.