Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered chaplains to stop showing rank on their uniforms and to wear faith emblems instead, a move he says will make them more approachable. Civil‑liberties groups have asked the Pentagon for documents and warned of First Amendment risks.

Honeywell will invest roughly $500M to modernize military‑tech production under a Pentagon framework; Charlotte could see supply‑chain and job effects depending on where work lands.

Equinix has pitched a third data center at its Ashburn campus, seeking county approval for a building called DC‑23 and supportive utility upgrades in Data Center Alley.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told the BBC that oil at $150 a barrel could tip the world into recession, as markets reel from Middle East supply disruptions. The warning adds a new layer of risk for investors and local finance firms.

Congress moved to rewrite boxing law, creating 'unified boxing organizations' that could promote and crown champions. Supporters promise safety and pay; critics warn of monopolies.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez introduced a bill to pause new AI data center construction nationwide until Congress enacts federal AI safeguards.

Toyota has recalled 144,200 Lexus vehicles because backup‑camera software can go blank or freeze; dealers will update software or replace cameras free of charge. Check your VIN and book a dealer appointment if your Lexus is listed.

The U.S. current‑account deficit fell to $190.7 billion in Q4 2025, driven by stronger investment income and a smaller goods shortfall.

President Trump named a 13-member tech advisory council that includes Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison and Jensen Huang. The group will advise the White House on AI and tech priorities.

Senior NASA climate scientist Kate Marvel resigned, saying political moves have undermined science. Her resignation letter, seen by Bloomberg, was addressed to NASA leadership.

A Superior Court jury convicted a 51-year-old man after prosecutors say he bound and brutalized his partner in a Northeast D.C. apartment; the victim escaped while still tied. Sentencing is set for May.

California AG Rob Bonta and 17 other attorneys general urged PHMSA to reject ExxonMobil's preemption bid, saying it would strip workers of protections.

An 18-year-old from Chelsea told Congress ICE agents "brutalized" her family during an attempted detention of her mother; a new lawsuit and Beacon Hill bills follow.