Adams Morgan PorchFest and Passport DC’s embassy tour collide on May 2, filling 18th Street and 68 embassies with music, food and long lines. Plan routes and expect crowds.

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks next week, challenging the Turnberry trade framework and drawing swift pushback from Brussels.

A new Virginia law removes rezoning hurdles and creates a by‑right path for churches and tax‑exempt nonprofits to build affordable housing, with rules on affordability and infrastructure.

A 29-year-old man, identified as Keon Jones, died after being found with serious injuries following a fight near the Southwest Waterfront on Wednesday night. Police say National Guard members saw the altercation and investigators are asking for tips.

Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't back any attorney general nominee who excuses Jan. 6, a stance that could derail or delay the White House's choice for DOJ.

CFPB moved this week to finalize a narrowed version of its Section 1071 small‑business census, cutting some demographic fields and shifting the compliance timetable. The decision splits banks and civil‑rights groups as the rule heads to OIRA for review.

A Free Minds book club and writing workshop welcomed speakers including Wallo267 inside the D.C. Jail, part of a local push to pair reading and reentry supports with accreditation and program growth. Participants say the sessions offer a new routine and options beyond street life.

The Supreme Court heard a key skinny‑label case that could redefine when generic marketing becomes patent 'inducement' — and could affect drug prices nationwide.

A D.C. man was sentenced to 40 months after officers recovered a loaded Glock following a ShotSpotter alert and a crash last May. Court filings show surveillance and multiple arrests.

The State Department plans a limited-run America250 passport that places President Trump’s portrait and a gold signature on an interior page ahead of July celebrations. Details about distribution and run size remain unclear.

A decade after the Obama-era promise, Harriet Tubman has not appeared on the $20. Technical, security and political delays have pushed a redesigned note toward 2030.

A Texas man faces federal charges after allegedly trying to drive into the CIA’s Langley compound three times over a few days, reports show. He’s barred from returning to CIA or Pentagon grounds.

Bowser marked one year since the RFK‑Commanders deal, touting council approvals, demolition progress and plans for housing, parks and a roofed stadium.