Cole Tomas Allen appeared in federal court Monday and — according to reports — pleaded not guilty to an indictment accusing him of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Prosecutors say he fired a shotgun outside the Washington Hilton; defense lawyers have filed motions seeking recusal of top DOJ officials.

An LLM‑backed analysis finds D.C. and Maryland among the most exposed to AI‑driven task changes, and regional training programs are racing to respond.

New federal and local data show Honolulu’s immigration court backlog has jumped, leaving many detained people waiting about 19 months for a first hearing.

Institute staff flagged a man fleeing police who ran inside a public exhibit space on 16th Street; officers arrested him Saturday and security video circulated. No injuries were reported.

President Trump told federal agencies to prioritize U.S.-made goods and end procurement waivers, invoking EO 14392 to tighten 'Made in America' enforcement.

President Trump and a special envoy say five Eastern Europeans detained in Belarus and Russia were freed after a multilateral swap. The operation reunited a jailed journalist with family and raises new diplomatic questions.

Airstrikes on Sunday killed three Palestinians in Gaza, including two police officers in Khan Younis, underscoring how fragile the October 2025 truce remains. Medics and officials offer conflicting accounts as diplomats watch closely.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has written multiple lone dissents this term, clashing with the Court on voting maps, nationwide injunctions and NIH funding. Her solo opinions press a consistent critique of procedure and remedies.

Jurors heard that one defendant allegedly bragged after stabbing Ian Watkins inside HMP Wakefield on October 11, 2025; both men deny the charges. The opening statements focused on CCTV, witness accounts and motive.

Former Rep. David Price joined 62 ex-officials in a letter urging Congress to reclaim war-making authority as the Iran conflict passed the War Powers deadline.

Two people were shot Sunday night in Southeast D.C.; one was taken to the hospital at the scene and a second self‑transported. Police say an investigation is underway.

Light rain keeps D.C. in the mid‑50s this morning; spotty showers taper by early afternoon. Small‑craft advisory through noon and gusty storms possible Wednesday.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s family stars in a new reality series funded by a nonprofit whose sponsor page lists companies the DOT regulates. Critics and ethics experts say the arrangement raises troubling optics.