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.

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.