A 2023 House Ethics review looked into allegations that Rep. Alma Adams had an inappropriate relationship with a staffer; reporting says the committee closed the matter with no rule violation.

Rasa’s original Navy Yard shop at 1247 First St. SE is closing and filings show Panda Express plans to take the storefront near First and M Streets SE.

A coalition of 13 state attorneys general asked major card networks to stop processing payments for illegal, China‑made disposable vapes they say dominate U.S. sales.

A bipartisan group of senators wants SNAP to cover hot rotisserie chickens. The narrow bill lands amid a national fight over state waivers that limit purchases like soda and candy.

Trump plans to nominate Serco executive David Cummins to lead the TSA as the agency struggles with a prolonged DHS funding lapse and hundreds of officer departures.

Claudia Sheinbaum has proposed Roberto Lazzeri as Mexico’s ambassador to the United States — a finance‑focused pick timed to the USMCA review and tariff pressure.

A Financial Times report says a White House memo accuses China of "industrial-scale" theft of U.S. AI labs' IP, echoing Anthropic and OpenAI warnings and raising enforcement questions.

A voluntary recall covers 207,806 pairs of 32 Degrees heated socks sold at Costco after reports of burns. Owners are told to stop use and return for a refund.

WMATA will run free shuttle buses Apr 25–26 between Stadium‑Armory and Downtown Largo, closing five stations for fiber work. Expect longer trips and transfers.

BloombergNEF data show U.S. combined‑cycle gas plant build costs rose about 66% in two years, pushing prices to roughly $2,157 per kilowatt and prompting planners to reassess new builds.

A fatal shooting in Washington, D.C., left one person dead as detectives seek tips from the public. Police say no arrests have been made yet.

A Portland veteran who depends on a ventilator says the VA denied benefits for a rare muscle disease tied to military service. A National Academies review could change how those claims are decided.

The Justice Department settled with former Trump adviser Carter Page for $1.25M after a watchdog found flaws in the FISA orders used to target him, court papers show.