An investigation ties contaminated medicines, falsified testing and inspection gaps to overseas factories — and patients are already paying the price.

Construction payrolls dipped 11,000 in February even as frontline pay climbed. Contractors point to rising materials costs and uncertain demand.

Senators led by Hirono, Murray and King warned HHS that Title X funding set to lapse March 31 could cut off contraception and preventive care for millions if not extended. They want an immediate one‑year continuation to protect clinics and patients.

Kenyan McDuffie cast himself as a pragmatic alternative to Janeese Lewis George, promising to cut red tape, roll back some speed cameras and push baby bonds. His interview sharpened the contrast ahead of the June primary.

Mark Penn and his wife have listed a rare 7,200‑sq‑ft Georgetown compound for $14.995M, complete with guest house, lap pool and two‑car garage. The listing is being handled by Daniel Heider at TTR Sotheby’s.

U.K. chain Caffè Nero won the auction for Compass Coffee, gaining D.C. cafés and the Ivy City roastery as it expands amid industry consolidation. Local operations should continue while Nero reviews the portfolio.

A 1925 Spanish Mission–style estate that backs onto Observatory Circle is asking $10.75M, with an indoor pool, elevator and a secure lower level. The property's location next to the vice president’s residence is the key selling point.

Federal probes into banks' AI hiring tools raise questions about bias in résumé screeners. Here’s what researchers and regulators are watching and how applicants can respond.

Baltimore’s Kneads Bakeshop is heading into the DMV with two new spots — Logan Circle and Chevy Chase — bringing Harbor East breads and a café menu to Washington-area customers.

A Fort Washington man matched two Pick 5 tickets to win $100,000. He says the money will go toward medical bills and a used car.

J. Todd Inman says the White House fired him on Friday and his biography was removed from the NTSB website, raising questions as the agency probes major crashes.

Carla Hall’s bumblebirds opened on Capitol Hill with fried or grilled organic chicken, a tea-and-lemonade bar and cocktails; a grand-opening party is set for March 14.

Smoke at Foggy Bottom forced single-tracking and delays on the Orange, Blue and Silver lines Sunday, snarling commutes across the corridor.