A previously undisclosed training accident off Texas left a Romanian naval officer with partial loss of fingers. New reporting raises safety questions about Shield AI’s V‑BAT drone.

The D.C. Council advanced a permanent rewrite of the Open Meetings Act that narrows when meetings must be public, adds carve-outs and requires after‑the‑fact notices for some gatherings.

Xi Jinping will visit North Korea June 8–9 for his first Pyongyang trip since 2019 as Pyongyang unveils a suspected enrichment plant and regional ties shift.

At Normandy's American cemetery, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth likened arrivals by sea to an 'invasion,' drawing criticism from British and European officials and reigniting debate over migration and alliance ties.

A teen was stabbed early Saturday near the intersection of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. MPD says the victim was hospitalized and is asking witnesses to call 202‑727‑9099.

Pete Hegseth struck nine Navy officers — including three women — from a one‑star promotion list, leaving no female nominees and prompting fear inside the service.

A Vienna resident says copies of his Maryland vanity plate led to at least 20 camera-issued citations across D.C. and Prince George’s County.

President Trump pardoned former Rep. Stephen Buyer, convicted in 2023 of insider trading and sentenced to 22 months. The clemency removes federal penalties but leaves the conviction on the record.

A 12-year-old at Davis Middle School allegedly brought alcohol-laced energy drinks to sell to classmates; three students received juvenile citations after one fell ill.

A smash-and-grab left a Langston Boulevard jewelry shop with shattered glass and several stolen pieces; police say one suspect brandished what appeared to be a firearm. Investigators are asking for tips.

A new Minnesota law named for Kayla Gaebel will require MnDOT and local authorities to consider suicide‑prevention railings and build on earlier funding for the Washington Avenue Bridge.

An NBC4 poll shows Muriel Bowser ahead while D.C. voters name public safety, cost of living and housing affordability as top priorities in an open 2026 mayoral race. The snapshot gives campaigns an early read on the issues they’ll need to answer.

Target recalled select Up & Up baby wipes after lab tests found Burkholderia bacteria. Parents should check pack codes and stop using affected wipes.