Sen. Ruben Gallego told a Chicago audience he hasn’t ruled out a 2028 presidential bid and said he would need his family’s blessing as he builds a national profile.

A child was critically hurt in a hit-and-run involving an ATV at 14th and Chapin NW. Police say the rider fled and are asking the public for tips.

A cold front moves through Washington on Sunday, April 5, 2026, bringing showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Small Craft Advisories run into Monday morning.

PopUp Bagels brings its viral "grip, rip and dip" bagels to Georgetown this Friday, opening a two-story shop at 1078 Wisconsin Ave NW with rotating schmears.

A firefighter was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and an adult and two children were displaced after a basement fire in Northwest D.C.; investigators are examining the cause.

Secret Service and D.C. police searched Lafayette Park after reported gunfire; no injuries were reported and road closures remain while the investigation continues.

EPA has quietly asked whether to exempt some plastic “advanced recycling” plants from Clean Air Act rules, a move that drew industry praise and activist alarm. A public hearing and comment period are now open.

Daybell’s lawyers told the Idaho Supreme Court her trial was flawed, pointing to counsel disputes and competency questions as grounds to reverse her 2023 convictions.

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warned that an Iran-driven energy shock could reignite inflation and push expected 2026 Fed rate cuts into 2027. Markets have already repriced odds and consumers may feel the pinch at the pump.

President Trump set a 48‑hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on energy infrastructure, a move that jolted markets and diplomats.

A DOI memo and the White House FY2027 budget push the Park Service toward 'visitor‑facing' roles while conservationists warn a roughly $736M cut could gut staffing and repairs.

A Metrobus struck the Ambar restaurant in Shaw Saturday morning; three people were treated for minor injuries and crews checked the building for damage.

Arizona bills would bar under14s and require parental permission for teens' social accounts, setting up a legal and privacy fight.