D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb secured a $279,000 settlement with Jan‑Pro, returning restitution to dozens of janitors and forcing changes to franchise practices. The deal includes payments to workers and penalties for the District.

Avelo is exiting Washington Dulles after under two years as the carrier narrows its network. The airline will continue serving the area from BWI while customers are notified of changes.

New York's American Cut plans a fall opening at 1625 I St NW in downtown D.C., joining a surge of new steakhouses. Expect modern steakhouse theatrics and shareable plates.

A Republican lawmaker says a woman may accuse Sen. Ruben Gallego of sexual misconduct; Gallego's office calls the reports conspiracy theories.

An FIU survey shows Latino disapproval of Trump surging nationwide, while Florida — led by Cuban voters — remains an exception.

A Dallas jury found Donald Ray McCray guilty of mailing threats and sending a white‑powder hoax that shut the Fort Worth federal courthouse. Sentencing is set for Aug. 19, 2026.

Kia is recalling roughly 141,000 Carnival minivans after regulators found a fuel‑pipe connection that can loosen and leak, raising fire concerns. Owners can check VIN and expect mailed notices beginning June 2.

Honda is recalling more than 440,000 Odyssey minivans after a software problem can trigger side airbags without a crash. Dealers will reprogram or replace control units free and owner notices arrive in late May.

Jack Evans ended his comeback bid for D.C. Council chair after nominating‑petition challenges left him short of qualifying signatures.

Alvin Brown, an ex‑NTSB vice chair and former Jacksonville mayor, sued the Trump administration, alleging racially motivated firings days after a White House report critiqued DEI. The filing turns a personnel fight into a national legal test over policy and presidential power.

Sen. Cornyn's bid to defund and close the César E. Chávez National Monument was blocked after Sen. Martin Heinrich offered an amendment that preserved the site.

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation and will remain through May 31 as DHS prepares to name his successor. Local officials have pushed back on agency tactics.

Jimcy McGirt—the namesake of the McGirt v. Oklahoma decision—was ordered back into custody after alleged probation violations, renewing attention on the high-profile case. Court filings and local reporting outline the sequence of pleas, releases and new charges that led to his return to federal custody.