Trump and the IRS asked a judge to pause the $10B suit for 90 days while they pursue settlement talks; the move raises conflict‑of‑interest questions about DOJ’s role.

The White House is preparing an executive order to push federal research into ibogaine for PTSD. Early studies show promise, but safety and legal hurdles remain.

Kia is recalling roughly 141,000 Carnival minivans after regulators found a fuel‑pipe connection that can loosen and leak, raising fire concerns. Owners can check VIN and expect mailed notices beginning June 2.

Construction is underway at the RFK Main Justice Building for the DOJ's museum, set to open in July 2026 with artifacts, landmark cases and interactive galleries.

A boy pulled from the Anacostia River on April 16 was airlifted to a hospital and later pronounced dead; police say the death is under investigation.

A State Department cable asks embassies to push a 'trade over aid' declaration ahead of a U.N. signing; aid groups warn it could hollow out lifesaving programs.

A federal judge found developer Chris Donatelli forged his father’s signature on a $17M loan tied to Columbia Heights' Highland Park and ordered him to pay nearly $30M.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after critical remarks about his immigration concurrence at a Kansas law‑school event. The rare public apology spotlights tensions on the high court.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Congress he would spotlight nutrition and food safety in his 2027 budget remarks while largely avoiding discussion of vaccine policy. Courts and states have already put parts of his vaccine overhaul on hold.

The SEC approved FINRA's overhaul of the pattern day‑trader rule, scrapping the $25,000 minimum in favor of intraday margin standards and lifting a major barrier for small accounts.

Chef Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino opened a 16-seat Kiyomi counter at 1895 L St. NW with a $40 walk-in lunch omakase; dinner and premium tastings are slated to follow.

Ala's Dupont dining room has reopened after a roughly $1.5 million renovation, expanding seating and adding new lunch and brunch deals.

Rep. Jamie Raskin introduced legislation to create a 17‑member commission to evaluate presidential fitness under the 25th Amendment; the measure has 50 Democratic co‑sponsors but faces long odds in a GOP‑run Congress.