Federal prosecutors have ordered Reddit to appear before a secret D.C. grand jury to identify an anti‑ICE commenter; civil‑liberties groups warn it could chill anonymous speech.

U.S. strikes sank two small vessels in the eastern Pacific on April 11, killing five and leaving one survivor, Southern Command said. The military released footage as rights groups and lawmakers demand more evidence.

A two-vehicle crash on Harbor Drive left one man dead and another hospitalized; police are investigating.

Treasury and the Fed quietly briefed top bank CEOs after Anthropic said its Mythos model found thousands of high‑severity vulnerabilities. Regulators urged lenders to reassess and harden defenses.

Thousands of honey bees clustered on the Renwick Gallery across from the White House Friday; beekeepers were called in to relocate the swarm.

President Trump will make a short fundraising stop in Charlottesville Friday at Trump Winery; FAA temporary flight restrictions and extra security are in effect.

Bowser's FY27 budget skirts major tax hikes and leans on cuts and one-time savings to plug an estimated $1.1 billion hole. The plan raises the medical‑marijuana sales tax and focuses capital dollars on schools and transit.

A source close to Pope Leo XIV says a January Pentagon meeting with the Vatican was “most unpleasant.” Conflicting accounts from the Pentagon and the Vatican deepen tensions amid the Iran war.

An internal CDC analysis that found COVID vaccines cut ER visits and hospitalizations was held up by the acting director, prompting questions about data transparency.

A federal recall covers about 356,140 VitaQuest-made iron supplements because caps aren't child-resistant; VitaQuest is offering free childproof caps and a full lot chart is available.

David Schaeffer has sued Fulton Bank, alleging the lender schemed to avoid foreclosure on his affiliate's downtown D.C. office at 1705 DeSales. The complaint demands a jury trial.

A 36‑acre site off I‑95’s Exit 140 has become a battleground between a proposed Buc‑ee’s travel center and a rival sports‑arena plan. County planners narrowly recommended Buc‑ee’s and the Board will decide later this year.

D.C. police are looking for a man who choked a customer and pulled a knife at a Northwest pizzeria on April 4. MPD says tips may be eligible for a reward.