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.

Industry groups asked the Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit ruling that lets New York sue gun makers under a public‑nuisance law. The fight could reshape PLCAA protections nationwide.

The DOL's draft rule would set a checklist and safe harbor for adding private equity, private credit and crypto to 401(k)s, shifting potential capital while raising questions about fees and liquidity.

Senate Democrats demanded communications between Elon Musk and Treasury after the department paused the Corporate Transparency Act, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.

A 16-year-old was shot outside a store on the 700 block of Kennedy Street NW and taken to a hospital conscious and breathing. Police are investigating and seeking tips at 202-727-9099.

Innovation Council Action says it will spend at least $100 million to promote President Trump's A.I. priorities in the 2026 midterms. The group is led by Taylor Budowich and backed by David Sacks.

Iran‑backed Houthis claimed a missile strike toward Israel and Israel says it intercepted the projectile as U.S. forces report new casualties and reposition in the Gulf.

The USDA's FSIS issued a public health alert for certain Blackwing‑branded beef and pork produced without an official inspection mark; affected packages were shipped nationwide.

A World Cup tune-up arrives in Landover as France and Colombia meet this Sunday at Northwest Stadium. Gates open 1 p.m., kickoff 3 p.m.; plan transit and arrival times.

Stream Realty recorded the deed to 2001 M St NW after the D.C. Recorder held the transfer over recordation taxes tied to an older entity conversion. The move clears title to the $163M office asset.