A convicted D.C. inmate and two relatives pleaded guilty to a scheme to send drug‑laced 'legal' papers into the city jail; officers say sheets tested positive for synthetic cannabinoids and fentanyl.

Houston Rep. Al Green filed a House resolution condemning Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles after Ogles wrote "Muslims don't belong in American society," adding to censure efforts.

Thousands of honey bees clustered on the Renwick Gallery across from the White House Friday; beekeepers were called in to relocate the swarm.

Federated Hermes completed an 80% acquisition of Chevy Chase–based FCP for up to $331 million, folding the multifamily manager into its U.S. private‑markets push.

President Trump will make a short fundraising stop in Charlottesville Friday at Trump Winery; FAA temporary flight restrictions and extra security are in effect.

Bowser's FY27 budget skirts major tax hikes and leans on cuts and one-time savings to plug an estimated $1.1 billion hole. The plan raises the medical‑marijuana sales tax and focuses capital dollars on schools and transit.

A Chambersburg man cut off his GPS ankle monitor and fled house arrest on April 9, police say. Authorities have charged him with escape and are asking the public for tips.

CIA deputy director says analysts will get AI "co‑workers" to draft judgments, flag trends and speed reporting while humans keep final say.

MacKenzie Scott donated $70 million to Meals on Wheels America in an unrestricted gift to boost capacity across local providers and reduce waitlists for seniors. The Arlington-based network says the money will accelerate its End the Wait plan.

D.C. police released surveillance photos after an attempted daylight carjacking on the 700 block of 11th Street NE. Detectives ask anyone with information to call the tip line.

SF Fed President Mary Daly warns Iran-related oil disruptions could delay the Fed’s return to 2% inflation and make policymakers likelier to hold rates.

Rep. Alma Adams said Friday she co‑sponsored H.J.Res.13 to limit the president’s pardon power, joining Reps. Cohen, Johnson and Levin. The proposal would bar self‑pardons and close loopholes for close associates.

Macron invited Trump to a post‑G7 dinner at Versailles as France tries to keep the U.S. at the heart of the bloc; the White House says the invite was received but plans remain fluid.