A coalition of low‑cost carriers asked Washington for $2.5 billion in targeted relief to offset surging jet‑fuel costs, offering warrants that could convert to equity.

Mexican special forces captured Audias Flores Silva, "El Jardinero," near El Mirador after a months‑long operation. Authorities say U.S. agencies cooperated and brief reprisals followed.

The Pentagon has asked Congress to make its rebrand official, saying the switch to “Department of War” has already topped roughly $50 million and could cost much more. Lawmakers now face whether to write the change into law.

July Residential Group paid $30.5M for the 115-unit Pinnacle at 7 New York Ave NE in NoMa, acquired from doctors who redeveloped the site. The sale highlights continued investor interest in the corridor.

Analyses show Washington Dulles ranks among the priciest U.S. airports for domestic tickets, and experts say hub economics and limited low-cost competition help explain why.

After leaving the Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera will stage West Side Story May 8–10 at Lyric Baltimore and May 14–15 at Strathmore. The company retooled sets and orchestra placement to fit the two theaters.

The DEA and its El Paso division posted a remembrance for Intelligence Analyst Joshua Aaron Arthur, who died April 24, 2024, after an accident involving road debris.

Rashfa Cafe, a Yemeni coffee shop, is set to open in downtown Falls Church this summer with spiced brews and pastries made using beans from Ibb. The founder says he aims to support Yemeni farmers while building a small neighborhood spot.

A stolen-vehicle chase on I-95 ended in a crash and the arrests of two D.C. men after deputies tracked the car into Stafford County.

Nelly is set to play an invite-only show at the Executive Branch in Georgetown Friday, the night before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The booking spotlights the club’s political ties.

President Trump says crews have coated the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in "American flag blue," calling it a fast, roughly $1.5M fix ahead of July 4. The move raises preservation and process questions for a landmark with deep historical ties.

Van Leeuwen signage is up at Two Liberty Center in Ballston and permits show interior work is underway, but the chain has not announced an opening date.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced it arrested a Loudoun County Public Schools substitute teacher on April 20, 2026, in a Facebook media release. The department linked to a formal news release as investigations continue.