A U.S. Park Police officer was critically wounded Friday in Southeast D.C. and flown to a hospital by medevac. Authorities are investigating in the 5000 block of Queens Stroll Place SE.

The final defendant in a 2022 MS‑13 killing in Silver Spring was sentenced to 75 years, capping a high‑profile gang prosecution.

Developers behind the Rivers Edge project asked to push the construction-start deadline to spring 2027 despite a $61.7M tax abatement tied to the 900-unit plan.

A Sweet 16 clash at Capital One Arena pits UConn's bruising frontcourt against Michigan State's assist‑first backcourt. Here’s what to watch and our tight lean.

Chilly morning in D.C.; sunny and cool with a high near 52°F. Warm Thursday, then rain and gusty winds late Thursday into Friday.

Researchers say telemedicine and mailed abortion pills helped keep clinician‑provided abortions near 1.1 million in 2025 despite a growing wave of state bans.

Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM Ball plays Capital One Arena on March 23–24. Expect a theatrical arena spectacle, bag restrictions and ticket updates.

A fallen tree struck three vehicles on Piney Branch Parkway in Rock Creek Park, injuring one person and prompting a temporary closure. Experts point to pruning and inspections.

Amber Overlook homeowners say DC Water billed their 32‑unit complex more than $200,000 in disputed charges, prompting liens, fees and the threat of shutoffs.

A bipartisan Senate bill would bar CFTC‑regulated prediction exchanges from listing sports and casino‑style contracts, setting up a federal‑vs‑state showdown. Sponsors point to ethics and tribal concerns; regulators and platforms are already fighting in court.

The Supreme Court will weigh whether people stopped on the Mexican side of a port of entry have “arrived” in the U.S. and can claim asylum — a ruling with roots in San Diego.

Districts across Illinois say federal staff cuts, a rescinded guidance and delayed Title III dollars are forcing them to budget conservatively to protect bilingual and EL supports.

A federal suit over frozen COLAs could send six‑figure checks to members who served since 2018, reshaping the debate over congressional pay. Local estimates put some South Carolina members near $419K.