A Fairfax County man was indicted on aggravated murder and child‑abuse charges in the March death of his 3‑month‑old daughter. Prosecutors say a grand jury returned the upgrade; trial begins July 23.

Capitol Meridian closed a $1.9B sophomore fund and will target D.C.-area defense and govtech platforms with $50M–$400M equity checks.

Ford expanded a 2025 safety campaign, recalling about 388,000 Aviator and Explorer SUVs after regulators found a second‑row release can bind and let seats move unexpectedly.

Capital One is moving Discover card accounts onto its platform; some customers could switch as soon as July 27. Expect most terms to stay the same, but update autopay and saved cards.

A 29-year-old Alexandria man was arrested after a months‑long probe into thefts from cars parked outside Fairfax County gyms. Investigators say stolen cards were used at nearby stores.

USAA will place a temporary digital monument on the National Mall next week, scrolling more than 41 million names of Americans who served.

A Northwestern journalism professor filed a federal suit alleging federal pressure and discrimination led to a denied tenure; he seeks reinstatement or damages as his contract ends Aug. 31, 2026.

Washington Improv Theater will open a permanent NoMa home in January 2027, adding a 110‑seat stage, classrooms and on‑site corporate training. The move is meant to scale classes and boost local nightlife and daytime foot traffic.

A D.C. jury convicted Wonell Jones Jr. of first-degree murder after prosecutors say he shot Audora Williams more than 20 times while children were inside the home.

The State Department renewed a 'Worldwide Caution' as U.S.-Iran fighting intensifies, warning Americans abroad of possible attacks on U.S. interests and travel disruptions.

A former Census supervisor from Upper Marlboro was sentenced after prosecutors say she steered a multimillion-dollar contract to a relative in exchange for roughly $790,000 in kickbacks.

A D.C. judge found the Digital Equity Act's race‑based funding language unconstitutional but severable, keeping the competitive grant program intact and opening a path to restore funding.

The U.S. Coast Guard shadowed the China‑flagged Xue Long and Xue Long 2 as they crossed the Bering Sea into U.S. waters; cutter Munro ran Operation Frontier Sentinel to track the transit.