U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy cuts $4 billion in federal funding from California's High Speed Rail project due to CHSRA's mismanagement and failure to make progress over 16 years despite spending $15 billion.

Two arrested for a robbery in Southeast Washington, D.C., where a victim was assaulted while awaiting a rideshare. Suspects charged with Robbery (Force and Violence).

MPD seeks suspect for assaulting an officer with a vehicle in Northwest D.C., offering a $10,000 reward for information.

Major U.S. ice cream brands, covering over 90% of the market, agreed to eliminate artificial colors in response to Trump’s MAHA initiative, signaling a broader push for healthier food policies.

Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, with 30 colleagues, are urging the Trump administration to release $7 billion in frozen education funds, affecting schools and afterschool programs nationwide.

Montgomery County Police issued a Purple Alert for a missing autistic teenager, Keylijah Holt, who was later found safe. The community effort to locate her highlighted the importance of the alert system.

Flood Watch issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington due to excessive rainfall, with potential flash flooding in DC, MD, VA, and WV. Heavy showers expected; weekly forecast includes thunderstorms and high humidity.

White House announces four nominees for ambassador roles, pending Senate confirmation, representing states Florida, California, Virginia, and Ohio, for diplomatic positions in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Kazakhstan.

Ride On Bus Route 90 in Damascus reroutes for a parade on Friday, skipping several stops. Montgomery County buses are now fare-free, and riders can get updates via RideOnBus.com or social media.

Senator Mike Lee submits an amicus brief defending religious freedom in the Cambridge Christian School v. Florida High School Athletic Association case, challenging the denial of a pre-game prayer broadcast.

Metropolitan Police arrested a suspect who displayed a handgun at victims in Southeast Washington, D.C., and was later apprehended after a standoff, with firearm recovery and no further incidents.

The Metropolitan Police is seeking Charles Rucker for the fatal shooting of 3-year-old Honesty Cheadle in D.C. A reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.

Mike Rizzo reflects on his tenure and recent dismissal from Washington Nationals, acknowledging his successes, including a World Series win, and challenges in player development and adapting to modern analytics.