AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Joe Lundberg discussed the upcoming weather forecast. He predicted mid to upper 80s temperatures and rising humidity, with dew points over 70 and potential temperatures over 90 degrees. However, relief is expected by Saturday with temperatures around 80 degrees and lower humidity. Looking ahead, Sunday may see some showers, followed by a warm Monday. Tuesday could see highs in the 80s with a thunderstorm. A significant cool-down is anticipated by the end of next weekend, with daytime highs in the 70s and nighttime lows potentially in the 40s. Precipitation has been below normal, with only half an inch of rain in July.
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.
Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.
The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
