Kristi Noem: ‘I walked through the cabin where all the little girls died’

“I had kind of fallen apart in there," Kristi Noem shared about her visit to Camp Mystic in Texas, where at least 27 campers and counselors were killed in the 4th of July flash flooding.

DC cleaning companies to pay $290K for failing to pay overtime wages, says AG Schwalb

Two related cleaning companies will pay $290,000 to resolve allegations that they failed to pay overtime wages to 323 housekeepers who worked at hotels across the District, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced Tuesday.

Jury selection begins for FBI agent accused of sexual assault

Jury selection is underway for FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at a tattoo studio he operated in Gaithersburg.

Advocates rally to preserve DC’s Chinatown amid business closures

Community members and activists held a rally Tuesday to try and save businesses in D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood, calling for stronger preservation efforts as redevelopment advances in the neighborhood.

DC tightens youth curfew after chaotic weekend

Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended and expanded the city's youth curfew through the end of summer following another weekend of large, unruly teen gatherings, including incidents involving illegal fireworks.

Wet July week will add to DC region's rain total after soggy May and June

More anticipated July rain could add to an already soggy stretch in the D.C. area, where rainfall totals since May 1 have climbed to 13.5 inches — about 4.5 inches above average.

Mayor Bowser extends DC youth curfew through end of summer

Large gatherings of teens have been causing disturbances since the start of summer and this past weekend, they were seen setting off illegal fireworks in Navy Yard. Neighbors are concerned, and on Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser took action.

Texas flooding: At least 104 people dead, 10 girls still missing

The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas stands at 104. Kerr County is reporting 84 deaths with at least 10 girls from Camp Mystic still missing.

Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez are out: What's next for the Nationals?

As the Nationals sit at a disappointing 37-53 record in 2025, the team relieved General Manager Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez of their duties in an announcement on Sunday.

White House says Trump to visit flood-devastated Texas this week

President Donald Trump is expected to tour the Texas communities impacted by the flooding after signing a disaster declaration for the area.

Mannassas GOP Headquarters vandalized on Fourth of July

The Manassas GOP headquarters was vandalized in the late hours of July 4. The damages include graffiti left on the building’s door and "Fash" spray-painted on the front window. One American flag was pulled down, and a suspicious substance, believed to be urine, was smeared on the window.

Texas flooding: Sightseers hamper first responders in Kerrville, police say

Sightseers are impacting rescue and recovery efforts by first responders in the Kerrville area, says the police department. Residents and visitors are being urged to avoid the area.

Ben's Chili Bowl to close for renovations

Ben’s Chili Bowl U Street will be temporarily closing starting at midnight next Monday. The historic building is closing for renovations, its first major repairs in over six decades. The upgrades are expected to take four months, and a grand reopening is planned for November 2025.