A New Orleans man admitted in D.C. federal court that he coerced a minor to produce explicit images and posted them on a fetish site; sentencing is set for Sept. 24.

Clear and chilly this morning; highs near 68°F today. Frost and marine advisories affect parts of the region through early Friday.

A West Health–Gallup poll finds many Americans consult AI for health questions — and roughly 14 million say AI advice led them to skip care. Stanford’s chief data scientist weighs in.

The U.S. Department of Education opened a Title VI probe into Stanford’s BIPOC National Board cohort; Stanford says the cohort is being sunsetted.

Nearly 120 wildland firefighters say rescinding the Roadless Rule would invite more human starts and put crews in harm’s way.

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.

After weeks of stalemate, the House approved a bipartisan bill to fund most of DHS and sent it to President Trump. Immigration‑enforcement money will be handled separately.

Three teenage boys were arrested after a phone was taken during a fight on N Street SW. Police recovered the device and are asking for tips.

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.

Duke's Grocery plans a 300-square-foot kiosk at National Landing's Water Park serving the Proper Burger and grab-and-go sides.

A Phoenix doctor warns a rotavirus surge and a federal schedule change have made timing crucial — the rotavirus series must be finished by eight months.

GAO found an estimated $186 billion in improper federal payments in FY2025, mostly concentrated in Medicare, Medicaid, the EITC, SNAP and shuttered venue grants.

John Wall is back in DC as Howard University's president of basketball operations, taking a hands-on role in recruiting, NIL and roster strategy.