A car crashed into a tree and caught fire near the Jefferson Memorial late Thursday; officers pulled three people from the burning vehicle, WUSA9 reports.

Construction payrolls dipped 11,000 in February even as frontline pay climbed. Contractors point to rising materials costs and uncertain demand.

The Energy Department is offering roughly $1.9 billion to speed reconductoring and advanced transmission upgrades, aiming to add capacity and curb rising electricity costs as demand surges.

DOJ and the FBI disrupted SocksEscort, a malware-run proxy service that hijacked home routers to hide the origin of fraud; investigators seized domains and identified thousands of infected devices.

Senators led by Hirono, Murray and King warned HHS that Title X funding set to lapse March 31 could cut off contraception and preventive care for millions if not extended. They want an immediate one‑year continuation to protect clinics and patients.

FOX 5 DC and Georgetown will host a televised D.C. Democratic mayoral debate on May 18 at 7 p.m.; three candidates have met the invitation rules to appear. Early voting runs June 8–14 ahead of the June 16 primary.

About 151,600 Kluster Fun magnetic chess sets were recalled after regulators found small, high‑powered magnets that can be swallowed and cause life‑threatening injuries. Owners should remove sets and follow recall instructions.

The State Department told Congress it will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar and shift consular work to Islamabad, citing cost and an operational review. Local services were already limited amid recent unrest.

In central Pennsylvania swing districts, many Republicans shrugged at President Trump’s claim that Democrats "must cheat" to win — even as some voters back tougher ID and citizenship checks. The split highlights how rhetoric is shaping policy fights over the SAVE America Act and election administration heading into November.

A bipartisan Senate bill would create an SEC Senior Investor Taskforce to track scams that target older Americans and deliver regular reports to Congress.

Kenyan McDuffie cast himself as a pragmatic alternative to Janeese Lewis George, promising to cut red tape, roll back some speed cameras and push baby bonds. His interview sharpened the contrast ahead of the June primary.

Rep. Jim Olsen’s HB1005 would require photo ID for in-person voting and direct Service Oklahoma to issue free photo voter cards, while Congress debates the SAVE Act. Advocates warn the changes could make registration and turnout harder for many voters.

A Herndon man was sentenced to eight years after admitting he planned to travel to D.C. to sexually abuse a 6‑year‑old. Investigators say child sexual abuse material was found on his phone.