Dr. Mehmet Oz says President Trump joked that diet soda "kills cancer cells" on his son's podcast; the White House called it a joke and cancer experts pushed back.

Reston‑based Leidos is combining its airport and port screening units with Analogic, shifting about 1,500 jobs and $625M in projected 2026 revenue while keeping a minority stake.

Alex Ovechkin left the ice amid chants of "One more year" after the Capitals' 2-1 season finale. He says he'll weigh his future and decide in the offseason.

Reports say the White House is favoring former deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC. The move would require Senate confirmation amid months of agency turmoil.

A man was shot and killed early Tuesday on the 400 block of Brandywine Street SE in Washington Highlands. Police are asking witnesses to call or text the MPD tip line.

The D.C. Council nixed a $25M plan to buy 18 engines after the District paid nearly $900K for designs, prompting union and ethics concerns.

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.