Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states

The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. 

Kilmar Abrego Garcia: DOJ to appeal dismissal of human trafficking charges

Federal prosecutors say they plan to keep pressing forward with charges against Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia as the Department of Justice prepares to appeal a Tennessee judge’s decision to dismiss human smuggling counts against him.

New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

2 men charged in deadly US Park Police chase released as case is dropped—for now

Federal prosecutors have temporarily released two men connected to a deadly U.S. Park Police pursuit that killed 46-year-old moped rider Nolberto Meza, pausing the case while they gather more evidence.

Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.

Driver killed after single-vehicle collision inside parking garage, officials say

A driver was killed after a single-vehicle collision inside a parking garage located in the 11300 block of Woodglen Drive on Monday evening, law enforcement said.

US Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Sitka, Alaska

The United States Coast Guard has confirmed that one of their helicopters crashed near Sitka, Alaska on Monday.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.

Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields all-women music festival

Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.

DC weather: Showers and thunderstorms Monday could threaten evening commute

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, with highs near 90 degrees and warm, humid air in place throughout the day as storms intensify through the afternoon and threaten the evening commute.

Authorities ID 3 killed in Bowie plane crash

Authorities have released the names of the three men killed in a plane crash in Prince George’s County over the weekend.

Virginia lawmakers return to vote on state budget

Virginia lawmakers are back at the Statehouse Monday, prepared to take a final vote on the state’s budget after months of internal disagreements. 

Trump blames Reflecting Pool issues on vandalism, says arrests made

President Donald Trump said federal authorities had made "multiple arrests" of people he accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, following the more than $14 million rehabilitation project launched for the nation’s 250th anniversary that has since drawn scrutiny as unexpected problems surfaced.

NTSB investigating what led to deadly plane crash in Bowie

The investigation continues after a deadly plane crash in Bowie claimed the lives of three people. Federal investigators were expected to arrive on scene Monday as they work to determine what caused the single‑engine aircraft to go down in a wooded area just feet from a townhome community.