The DC Council will hold a historic panel with early councilmembers to discuss political reforms in the District from 1967-1975, during Black History Month.

Shaman Botanicals is recalling one lot of Advanced Alkaloids chewable tablets after tests found excess 7-OH; refunds and returns are being arranged.

Traffic disruptions expected around the US Institute of Peace due to an event on February 19, 2026, including parking restrictions and street closures.

A Senate reauthorization would give the federal cold‑case board more time to release records — the board has already published about 40 cases that have revealed long‑hidden details to grieving families.

NACDL has launched a Criminal Case Tracker to catalog federal prosecutions defense lawyers call irregular. The tool highlights recent acquittals and grand‑jury rebukes as courts push back.

Two suspects were arrested for an armed burglary in Southeast D.C., with one also charged for impersonating a police officer. No injuries were reported.

A man was arrested by the Metropolitan Police for committing, two robberies in Northwest D.C. in February, with Kirey Myers, 19, charged with both incidents.

Pete Hegseth pressed the Army secretary to remove Col. Dave Butler, who then retired — an episode that has stirred fresh concerns about politics and promotions at the Pentagon.

Firefighters quelled a fire in a Washington D.C. building, using drones in their response. No injuries were reported, with the cause under investigation.

An inquiry found insufficient evidence to charge Officer Porter with federal or district crimes in a D.C. fatal shooting, despite reviewing extensive evidence.

Firefighters in Maryland extinguished a kitchen fire, saving two dogs, while in Virginia, an explosion and fire led to resident evacuations and one injury.

The DC Police are seeking help to find 15-year-old Kayleigh N. Ballard, missing since February 14, 2026. Concerns for her safety led to a social media plea for information.

A tanker-involved crash at Crain Highway and Old Central Ave sent a teen to the hospital in critical condition and shut southbound lanes in Upper Marlboro.