The New York Fed's Q1 report found household debt at $18.8 trillion and student loan delinquencies above 10%, with millions moved toward collections.

Police released surveillance photos after an armed robbery inside a Southwest D.C. apartment last Monday; detectives are asking the public for tips.

The Department of Energy awarded contracts to loan about 53.3 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with deliveries starting immediately as part of a coordinated international release. The swaps are structured so borrowed volumes are repaid with a premium to rebuild the reserve over time.

The State Department barred 13 people tied to an India-based operation accused of shipping fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, adding visa bans to sanctions and prosecutions.

A global analysis links DEHP and similar phthalates to nearly 2 million premature births and roughly 74,000 newborn deaths in 2018, and U.S. studies point to tens of thousands of domestic cases.

President Trump announced he will elevate two judges he first appointed in 2019 — Daniel Traynor and Daniel Domenico — to the federal appeals bench after high‑profile trial‑court rulings. The moves were posted on Truth Social and will head to the Senate for confirmation.

Police in Congress Heights are investigating after a woman was found shot inside a home Tuesday morning. Authorities have not released the victim's name or suspect information.

The Interior Department finalized the rollback of the Biden‑era Public Lands Rule, removing a path for conservation leases and clearing the way for more drilling, logging and grazing. Conservation groups vow legal fights while industry praises the move.

Clear and cool Tuesday in D.C.; highs near 72°F. Gusty thunderstorms possible Wednesday evening and small-craft advisories are in effect.

Ukrainian surgeons told Fort Bragg medics that drone swarms are stretching evacuations from minutes to days, forcing new training and underground care plans.

House Oversight Chair James Comer has asked OpenAI’s Sam Altman for audit‑committee files and conflict‑of‑interest policies after new disclosures raised questions about private investments.

Merchants Marina Bar & Lounge opened May 8 at The Wharf, adding a casual waterside bar from the Merchants/Philippe Chow team. The new spot brings its own menu and marina-side vibe.

Federal threat‑assessment experts trained hundreds of Lake County educators and police this spring, stressing that behavior — not appearance — is the clearest warning sign of targeted violence.