The IMF warned Feb. 25 that U.S. deficits could run 7–8% of GDP and consolidated debt may reach about 140% by 2031, urging early fiscal consolidation even as 2026 growth holds.

Federal figures obtained by CBS News show ICE arrested 261 DACA beneficiaries in the first 10 months of the administration, prompting calls for oversight from lawmakers and advocates.

A man was found shot to death early Wednesday on the 9500 block of Livingston Road in Fort Washington. Prince George’s County police are investigating and asking for tips.

Attorneys in McAllen say CBP is pressuring unaccompanied children to 'self‑deport' before shelter intake, arguing the practice sidesteps statutory protections and is coercive.

Epstein survivors joined House Democrats ahead of the State of the Union, pressing the Justice Department to release withheld records and name alleged co‑conspirators.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warned that AI-driven productivity gains could raise unemployment in ways interest-rate policy may not be able to fix. Her remarks push the Fed to consider non-monetary responses.

A neighborhood tip says Streets Market will open at The Ellington at 1301 U St NW, adding another grocery option to the busy U Street corridor. Details and timing are still pending.

The State Department ordered nonessential U.S. diplomats and family members to leave Lebanon amid rising tensions with Iran; the Beirut embassy will operate with reduced staff.

A man was found shot and killed Saturday night on the 4400 block of 3rd Street SE in Southeast D.C.; police say homicide detectives are investigating.

Census figures show D.C.'s Black population held roughly steady while the city's total topped 700,000, pushing the Black share below 50%.

Sen. Adam Schiff’s legal defense fund raised about $1.2 million through Dec. 31, 2025, and filings show hundreds of thousands already paid to outside counsel.

A HUD FOIA response shows the FHA doesn't collect citizenship data on loan applications, meaning the agency can't count how many non‑permanent residents hold FHA‑insured mortgages. The gap comes after Mortgagee Letter 2025‑09 barred non‑permanent residents from future FHA loans.

Post Brothers has kicked off The Geneva, a 532-unit conversion in Dupont Circle, part of a citywide push to turn empty offices into homes—but experts say conversions won’t solve the housing crisis alone.