A judge’s expected April 21 ruling could free up billions in a long‑running Purdue Pharma settlement, routing payments from Purdue and the Sacklers to states, tribes and some victims.

A Maryland man faces multiple weapons charges after police say he pointed a gun during a road‑rage confrontation in Northwest D.C. Authorities recovered a firearm and arrested the suspect without injuries.

The Pentagon has made the annual flu shot voluntary for active-duty, reserve and civilian personnel, a memo and a video from Secretary Pete Hegseth say.

A Boston judge temporarily blocked an Interior Department memo that critics say routed wind and solar permitting through political sign‑offs, pausing months of delays. The ruling gives developers and clean‑energy groups a legal reprieve while the court decides the merits.

The Southern Poverty Law Center says the Justice Department is probing its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups; the SPLC vows to defend its work.

Chrysler is recalling 65,348 Ram pickups after a dashboard software bug can blank instrument clusters and hide safety warnings. Dealers will reprogram affected trucks free; owner notices begin May 28.

Trump says the U.S. is weighing a currency-swap lifeline for the UAE as Gulf tensions squeeze dollar liquidity. Officials say no formal request has been filed yet.

The Supreme Court is weighing whether the FCC can issue major fines against wireless carriers without a jury trial after appellate courts split. The dispute traces to nearly $200 million in 2024 forfeitures tied to location-data sharing.

After months of repairs, Ben's Chili Bowl returns to U Street on May 1 with a noon celebration, ribbon cutting and live go‑go music. The Ali family aims to preserve the diner’s feel while upgrading systems.

A tiny Shaw corner bar has become D.C.'s buzziest late-night spot thanks to a tight menu, martinis and owner Emily Brown's DIY gamble.

Rivian has lined up retail space at 1100 New York Ave NW near CityCenter, bringing an EV showroom into downtown D.C.'s convention and shopping corridor. No opening date has been announced.

A class-action complaint alleges MedStar rheumatologist Dr. James Roberson performed unnecessary exams and improper touching; more than 100 patients across Maryland and Virginia are named. Plaintiffs seek over $5 million.

Ryan Ratino's Ox & Olive brings a 50-seat 'petite steakhouse' to Georgetown, pairing high-end beef with playful sides and martinis.