A Kansas City judge refused to dismiss a proposed antitrust class action, ruling that a Berkshire Hathaway Energy unit must face claims despite a $250M HomeServices deal. The decision keeps a major broker‑fee fight alive.

At a surprise White House statement, Melania Trump denied allegations linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, called the claims "lies" and urged Congress to let survivors testify. Her remarks arrive amid continued releases of Epstein‑related files and Capitol scrutiny.

Federal natality figures show another drop in U.S. fertility, pushing the rate to record lows and forcing cities to weigh impacts on schools, housing and the workforce.

Rockefeller Group and Stonebridge have transformed the former WMATA headquarters at 600 Fifth St NW into a 400K‑sf trophy office with terraces, a penthouse amenity and a major anchor lease.

An internal CDC analysis that found COVID vaccines cut ER visits and hospitalizations was held up by the acting director, prompting questions about data transparency.

A federal recall covers about 356,140 VitaQuest-made iron supplements because caps aren't child-resistant; VitaQuest is offering free childproof caps and a full lot chart is available.

A Washington, D.C., resident was arrested after a multi‑office FBI probe into online child exploitation. Court documents say the complaint accuses him of coercing minors via Discord.

Melissa Chiu is leaving the Hirshhorn to lead the Guggenheim in New York, a high-profile move that continues a wave of museum leadership changes.

David Schaeffer has sued Fulton Bank, alleging the lender schemed to avoid foreclosure on his affiliate's downtown D.C. office at 1705 DeSales. The complaint demands a jury trial.

February PCE inflation ticked up even as consumer spending stayed solid, a mix that could delay Fed rate cuts. Policymakers are watching energy and services prices closely.

A 36‑acre site off I‑95’s Exit 140 has become a battleground between a proposed Buc‑ee’s travel center and a rival sports‑arena plan. County planners narrowly recommended Buc‑ee’s and the Board will decide later this year.

DOL’s Project Firewall coincides with a roughly 48% jump in H‑1B investigations, turning single‑employee complaints into wider audits as wage and rule changes pile up. Employers face tougher site visits and a tighter compliance window.

A black Audi with Maryland plates was impounded after racking up almost 900 unpaid D.C. tickets and more than $260,000 in fines.