A judge has ordered 'Top Chef' alum Eric Adjepong to stay away from his daughter for a year; the order blocks access to her home, school and childcare while details remain under seal.

Former DOJ pardon attorney Elizabeth Oyer says she received death threats after tough questioning from Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt during Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing.

Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey says her husband, former CIA director James Woolsey, suffered from Havana syndrome before his July 21 death. Her claim revives questions about a tested device and the intelligence community's split.

A woman says she was ambushed at gunpoint inside a downtown D.C. parking garage; police are searching for two suspects and are offering a reward.

A Department of the Interior factsheet shows about $2.05 billion in deferred maintenance across D.C. parks; lawmakers are considering reauthorizing GAOA funding to finish repairs.

Sen. Mazie Hirono joined a Senate push to codify federal language-access rules after White House and DOJ moves scaled back multilingual services. The bill would require agencies to publish language plans, protect interpreters and set AI standards.

The Air Force picked Vance AFB in Enid as a main operating base for the T‑7A Red Hawk, promising up to 99 trainers, base upgrades and a modest personnel rise.

Drier, cooler air moves into D.C. Thursday with highs near 82°F and low humidity. Small craft advisories affect bay waters this morning.

Brian Johnson, President Trump's Capital One‑linked nominee, faces a Senate hearing Thursday in Washington as lawmakers press him over bank ties and an ethics recusal.

Senate Democrats say IRS CEO Frank Bisignano misled Congress about staffing as watchdog data and reporting prompt fresh oversight.

A Dan Patrick‑chaired federal commission released a 224‑page draft with 12 recommendations that critics say shift the line between church and state; a multifaith coalition has sued.

A proposed class action alleges Microsoft raised Xbox prices tied to tariffs and then stood to collect federal refunds; the Seattle-area complaint was removed to federal court. The suit seeks damages and joins a wave of consumer cases over tariff refunds.

Ex‑DOGE engineers have formed Cathedral, a venture‑backed military cyber startup valued at roughly $1.4 billion and angling for government contracts.