Washington dc news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Washington D.C. today:

Breaking News

• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, with a vote of 231-199. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to face opposition from Republicans. (Source: The Hill)
• The FBI has arrested a man in connection with a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who has been a target of protests and threats from anti-lockdown groups. The suspect, a 24-year-old man from Ohio, was arrested at a hotel in Washington D.C. (Source: CNN)

Politics

• The White House has announced that President Joe Biden will meet with Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill today to discuss his infrastructure plan. The meeting comes as lawmakers are working to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill. (Source: Politico)
• The Senate has confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine as the Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, making her the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the Senate. (Source: The New York Times)

Crime

• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Southeast Washington D.C. The victim was found shot in a car on Saturday night. (Source: WUSA9)
• The Metropolitan Police Department has released surveillance footage of a suspect in a robbery that occurred at a convenience store in Northwest Washington D.C. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a black hoodie and sunglasses. (Source: NBC4 Washington)

Weather

• A heat wave is expected to hit the Washington D.C. area today, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region, urging residents to take precautions to stay cool. (Source: WTOP)

Other News

• The Smithsonian Institution has announced that it will be reopening its museums and galleries to the public on August 19, after being closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The Washington Nationals have announced that they will be hosting a series of concerts and events at Nationals Park this summer, including a performance by the band Foo Fighters. (Source: ESPN)