Environmental and community groups sued the EPA, saying the agency delayed action on a petition challenging U.S. Steel’s Gary Works permit. Plaintiffs want a court to force a decision and stronger monitoring.

The Forest Service will encourage N95 use, add decontamination protocols and pay crews for post-shift cleaning amid rising fire activity and health concerns.

Clear, comfortable morning in D.C. with highs near 82°F. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely Friday–Saturday.

Muggy morning gives way to scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon; expect brief heavy downpours and gusty winds.

Clear morning gives way to a stormy afternoon; heavy downpours and gusty winds likely during the late‑afternoon commute.

Light rain this morning gives way to a hot Sunday, but forecasters warn Monday, June 22 could bring strong to severe storms and heavy downpours.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 86°F. Strong storms and heavy rain are likely Monday, June 22.

Scattered Juneteenth morning showers in D.C., then gusty northwest winds and a warm weekend. Storms could become severe by Monday.

Afternoon heat spikes to the mid‑90s with gusty southwest winds and a chance of storms. Coastal waters show advisories; secure outdoor plans today.

The NRC has begun an environmental review of Holtec's Pioneer SMR project at the Palisades site in Michigan; public scoping comments are open through July 15.

Sunny Tuesday gives way to a midweek heat spike and a chance of strong storms Thursday. Juneteenth may see scattered showers — plan accordingly.

Tests in a Gaithersburg neighborhood found elevated PFAS in streams and a drinking-water source, renewing concerns as the EPA reconsiders parts of its PFAS rule.

Clear and breezy Monday in D.C., high near 80°F. Heat builds later with a Thursday storm threat.