Former Bureau of Labor Statistics economist Matthew Hong pleads guilty to making false sick leave claims, costing the government over $13,300 while secretly working for a financial institution.

Ronnie Rogers, 69, pleads guilty to drug trafficking in D.C., involved in a conspiracy distributing fentanyl and heroin; sentencing is set for July 21, 2025.

Authorities seek public help in finding Ruth Cruz Mejia, an 11-year-old girl missing from Montgomery Village. She was last seen in a purple sweatshirt, blue jeans, and blue sneakers.

Montgomery County's DEP will host events for Earth Month, including the Energy Summit and Tree Montgomery's 10th Anniversary, to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Montgomery County and the Chesapeake Bay Trust awarded $748,000 to 19 projects focused on improving local water quality, including efforts by community groups to reduce stormwater runoff and promote sustainable practices.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy focuses on safety and addressing the backlog of grants, which could impact city infrastructures and public transit systems.

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan seeks to limit district judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions, arguing it hinders federal policy execution. He recommends language in funding bills to prevent use of taxpayer dollars for such injunctions.

The U.S. Attorney's Office charged 18 individuals in Washington D.C., doubling the monthly average for federal firearms charges since January 2021, under the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative.

Trinity Washington University is offering free webinars to support displaced federal workers, including alumni and community members, with their career transitions.

A 35-year-old man named Bengaly Camara was arrested for theft from a car on Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County and faces weapons charges. The incident occurred on March 27, 2025.

MPD arrests an 18-year-old for a 2023 armed carjacking in Southeast DC after a two-year investigation. The suspect was a minor at the time of the crime.

The National Weather Service warns of a high risk for rapid fire spread in the D.C. region due to dry, windy conditions, urging caution for outdoor burning.

The President issued an executive order barring certain national security-related agencies from federal labor-management relations programs due to security concerns.