Kraft Heinz recalled about 367,812 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon after lab testing flagged possible Listeria contamination. Check UPCs, lot codes and use‑by dates and discard or return affected packs.

Troutman Pepper reached a settlement in principle with former associate Gita Sankano, ending a federal suit that accused the firm of race-based bias and retaliatory firing.

The FAA’s new budget asks for funding to add 2,300 air‑traffic controller trainees as the agency races to close a shortfall and fix academy failures. The plan pairs higher pay with expanded academy seats and watchdog scrutiny.

Vice President J.D. Vance landed in Budapest to meet Viktor Orbán and speak at a campaign rally days before Hungary's April 12 vote. The visit is a high‑stakes show of U.S. support for an embattled leader.

Clear and gusty Monday in D.C., highs near 63°F. Small Craft Advisories on local waters through 10 a.m. EDT Monday.

A firefighter was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and an adult and two children were displaced after a basement fire in Northwest D.C.; investigators are examining the cause.

Secret Service and D.C. police searched Lafayette Park after reported gunfire; no injuries were reported and road closures remain while the investigation continues.

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.