A federal judge ordered the Education Department to reconsider canceled TRIO awards, restoring Upward Bound funding and easing worries for D.C. students and staff.

DOJ says it will review filings that show Mexico paid an Arizona law firm roughly $7.3M to run a program defending Mexican nationals facing execution in U.S. courts.

A judge denied a defense motion to move the Dacara Thompson murder trial, keeping the case in Prince George's County with a September 2026 start date.

A person was struck by a Red Line train at Brookland–CUA station Friday, forcing single-tracking between Fort Totten and Rhode Island Avenue and snarling service across the line.

Postmaster General David Steiner warns the Postal Service could exhaust operating cash within a year without congressional relief. Lawmakers face choices on borrowing limits, pricing and pensions.

A New Jersey man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he stockpiled more than 100 improvised explosive devices on the steps of St. Matthew’s Cathedral ahead of the Red Mass.

The PBRB warns roughly $50 billion in deferred maintenance across GSA properties is chilling buyer interest and reshaping redevelopment plans for major D.C. sites.

A new Public Integrity Project lawsuit in D.C. accuses President Trump and AG Pam Bondi of approving a TikTok sale that plaintiffs say flouted a 2024 divestiture law.

A federal jury convicted a D.C. dentist and his hygienist for billing Medicaid more than $4 million for procedures prosecutors say never happened. Sentencing is set for late June.

Reports say U.S. officials discussed arming Iranian Kurdish militias for a possible ground operation — a move that could widen the war and test regional alliances.

The D.C. Council reassigned the poker and blackjack legalization bill to the Human Services Committee, shifting the fight toward public‑health questions. Key licensing, fees and a 25% tax are now headed for closer scrutiny.

Two GOP lawmakers asked the FCC and Commerce to investigate Anker, citing Eufy camera encryption flaws and alleged Chinese subsidies. Regulators could open trade and security inquiries.

Mayor Muriel Bowser says every one of D.C.’s 26 public libraries has been funded, rebuilt or renovated since 2015. The Chevy Chase selection is cast as the final project and has reopened debate over housing on civic land.