Claudia Sheinbaum has proposed Roberto Lazzeri as Mexico’s ambassador to the United States — a finance‑focused pick timed to the USMCA review and tariff pressure.

A Financial Times report says a White House memo accuses China of "industrial-scale" theft of U.S. AI labs' IP, echoing Anthropic and OpenAI warnings and raising enforcement questions.

A voluntary recall covers 207,806 pairs of 32 Degrees heated socks sold at Costco after reports of burns. Owners are told to stop use and return for a refund.

WMATA will run free shuttle buses Apr 25–26 between Stadium‑Armory and Downtown Largo, closing five stations for fiber work. Expect longer trips and transfers.

BloombergNEF data show U.S. combined‑cycle gas plant build costs rose about 66% in two years, pushing prices to roughly $2,157 per kilowatt and prompting planners to reassess new builds.

A fatal shooting in Washington, D.C., left one person dead as detectives seek tips from the public. Police say no arrests have been made yet.

A Portland veteran who depends on a ventilator says the VA denied benefits for a rare muscle disease tied to military service. A National Academies review could change how those claims are decided.

The Justice Department settled with former Trump adviser Carter Page for $1.25M after a watchdog found flaws in the FISA orders used to target him, court papers show.

A senior DHS counterterrorism official was placed on administrative leave after a former boyfriend filed a complaint alleging roughly $30K–$40K in gifts and trips; she denies the charges.

A man was found unconscious and later died after a shooting Wednesday evening on the 2300 block of Pitts Place SE in Anacostia. MPD has opened a homicide probe and is asking for tips.

The FBI briefly scrutinized a New York Times reporter after a Feb. 28 article about FBI Director Kash Patel’s girlfriend; DOJ officials blocked a wider probe. The bureau says it will not pursue charges.

Atlanta’s Raksha lost federal grants after a DOJ reprioritization, squeezing funding for housing, rides and outreach for South Asian survivors. The nonprofit has appealed and is leaning on community support while legal fights play out.

Sunny and warm in D.C. with highs near 81°F today. Storms become more likely Friday, with a wet, cooler Saturday on the way.