A Florida parents' group that started with school‑board fights now has White House access, drawing praise from allies and warnings from critics over funding and influence.

Baltimore favorites Fuzzies Burgers and Stuggy’s debuted at Nationals Park, adding smash burgers, crab‑mac dogs, vegan nachos and new dessert stalls to the concourse.

An 18-year-old was arrested after shots were fired at Myrtle Point Park in California, Maryland; a 17-year-old was detained at the scene and no injuries were reported.

A Leesburg vigilante group's confrontation at a home led to the arrest of a 29-year-old on four counts of soliciting a minor; police say the investigation is ongoing.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief Gen. Randy George to take early retirement on April 2, 2026, amid U.S. operations tied to Iran. The move accelerates leadership change at the Pentagon.

President Trump announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi will leave the Justice Department and Deputy AG Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general. Bondi will move to a private‑sector role, the White House says.

An An‑26 transport plane crashed into a Crimean cliff on Tuesday, killing 29. Officials point to a suspected technical malfunction and investigators have opened a criminal probe.

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation told Washington to ditch the 18.4¢ federal gas tax and adopt a weight‑based vehicle fee collected like registration. The plan would guarantee every vehicle pays for road upkeep but faces equity and political hurdles.

Amazon’s HQ2 headcount in Pentagon City hasn't risen in a year and the PenPlace second phase is paused, leaving Arlington’s development timeline uncertain.

Secretary Rubio's State Department has reworked the Foreign Service exam and recast A‑100 to emphasize U.S. history, logical reasoning and an 'America First' curriculum.

The D.C. Council advanced the One Front Door Act to allow some six‑story apartments with a single stair, a move supporters say could unlock infill housing while safety questions remain. Rulemaking will set the technical safeguards.

The CFPB is preparing a rule that would curtail 'disparate impact' enforcement and tighten rules for special-purpose credit programs, drawing sharp pushback from civil-rights groups.

HHS signals the FDA will restore compounding access to about 14 injectable peptides, reopening a regulated channel while doctors warn safety data are limited.