Xi Jinping hosted Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after President Trump’s state visit; the leaders extended a 2001 friendship treaty and put energy deals front and center.

President Trump signed an executive order asking Treasury and bank regulators to beef up checks on customers' citizenship, directing a fast rule‑making timeline. Analysts say the move targets a narrow slice of mortgages and could trigger legal fights.

A Bowie police sergeant's two‑day bench trial over a 2024 roadside shooting wrapped up on Tuesday in Prince George’s County.

MWAA is allocating about $17M to modernize parking at Reagan National and Dulles, adding license‑plate readers and mobile‑wallet payments to speed exits.

Heat will surge into the upper 90s Wednesday, May 20, before a strong cold front brings likely showers and potentially severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

ATF's draft would modernize the gun‑purchase form, expand electronic records and narrow the marijuana warning. The docket is open for public comment through Aug. 6, 2026.

A Loudoun County grand jury added murder and abduction counts against a Leesburg man after the Sept. 17, 2025 death of his 8‑month‑old sister.

A woman and a juvenile were shot Tuesday in Northwest D.C.'s 16th Street Heights; police say investigators are asking the public to call the anonymous tip line.

D.C. police say two masked suspects fled on a Lime rental bike after several late-night robberies across NE and NW; no injuries were reported and tips are requested.

A bipartisan Senate bill would bar targeted sports‑betting ads to anyone under 18 on major social platforms and give the FTC new enforcement powers. Supporters point to research showing high youth exposure to gambling content online.

Federal prosecutors say a Gardner man led a multi‑state drug ring that used a local painting company to launder proceeds. Eighteen people were charged in the sweep.

Jordan Ta'amu has been placed on injured reserve after a season-ending injury. The Defenders will turn to Spencer Sanders or Jason Bean as they assess the playoff picture.

Upper 90s today in D.C.; Heat Alert in effect and storms expected Wednesday with a sharp cooldown.