Two Topeka cousins received nearly six‑year federal sentences after a March 2024 gunpoint robbery of a food truck, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

Congress is advancing bills that would tie federal school funding to a new definition of "sexually oriented" material — language critics say could force removal of LGBTQ books and programs.

Dozens of incoming Howard students say they were unenrolled after missing a July 10 payment deadline, even as some awaited scholarships.

The Education Department removed the disparate-impact standard from Title VI, narrowing federal civil-rights enforcement and prompting sharp pushback from advocates.

Montgomery County detectives say a Bowie man was arrested after allegedly exposing himself at a Silver Spring Kohl’s, following a shopper home and trying to get inside. Investigators are seeking other possible victims.

A Georgetown staple is closing after more than two decades; owners say lease talks collapsed and they'll redirect effort to a takeout spinoff.

Sen. Mark Warner rolled out a multi‑bill AI framework that would regulate consumer AI agents, mandate data‑center disclosures and fund worker retraining tied to tax policy.

Rosa’s Diner at 1011 K St NW blends Latin American flavors with classic diner fare, from a short‑rib-heavy smash burger to tres leches–inspired French toast.

Two people were shot Tuesday near a Northwest D.C. charter school; both were conscious and taken to a hospital, police say.

A new executive order forces defense contractors to map every component and phases out routine waivers for foreign materials by Jan. 1, 2027.

A Fairfax County man was indicted on aggravated murder and child‑abuse charges in the March death of his 3‑month‑old daughter. Prosecutors say a grand jury returned the upgrade; trial begins July 23.

Capital One is moving Discover card accounts onto its platform; some customers could switch as soon as July 27. Expect most terms to stay the same, but update autopay and saved cards.

A D.C. judge found the Digital Equity Act's race‑based funding language unconstitutional but severable, keeping the competitive grant program intact and opening a path to restore funding.