Claudia Sheinbaum has proposed Roberto Lazzeri as Mexico’s ambassador to the United States — a finance‑focused pick timed to the USMCA review and tariff pressure.

BloombergNEF data show U.S. combined‑cycle gas plant build costs rose about 66% in two years, pushing prices to roughly $2,157 per kilowatt and prompting planners to reassess new builds.

Sunny and warm in D.C. with highs near 81°F today. Storms become more likely Friday, with a wet, cooler Saturday on the way.

WUSA9 will record and air a Ward 7 mayoral debate on April 29 featuring Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie, focused on issues east of the Anacostia River.

Dozens of parents rallied on the Capitol lawn, pressing Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act after recent court rulings and lawsuits put Big Tech under pressure. Families shared testimony and legal records as they met with lawmakers.

A WMATA maintenance vehicle struck a stationary Silver Line train at Metro Center early Wednesday, injuring 11 and prompting downtown single‑tracking and delays.

Genesis is recalling about 94,760 vehicles after a fuel‑pipe connection may loosen and allow gasoline to leak. Dealers will inspect and repair affected cars free of charge.

The Supreme Court is weighing whether the FCC can issue major fines against wireless carriers without a jury trial after appellate courts split. The dispute traces to nearly $200 million in 2024 forfeitures tied to location-data sharing.

Ryan Ratino's Ox & Olive brings a 50-seat 'petite steakhouse' to Georgetown, pairing high-end beef with playful sides and martinis.

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says Live Nation will pay $9.9M and the District will return up to $8.9M to local ticket buyers after finding deceptive fee practices.

The Supreme Court heard Sripetch v. SEC to decide whether the SEC must prove investor losses before ordering disgorgement. The ruling could reshape how the agency recovers ill-gotten gains.

Kevin Warsh’s nomination has put his plan to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet and push for lower rates squarely in the spotlight. Senators and markets are set to press him at a confirmation hearing Tuesday.

A federal budget proposal would cut WIC’s fruit‑and‑vegetable cash‑value benefit, removing about $1.4 billion and reducing monthly allotments for millions of parents and young children. Nutrition groups warn the rollback would reverse a 2024 increase.