President Trump suggested a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, saying talks led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio are underway as the island faces severe shortages.

The Justice Department says Hennepin County revised charging guidance it viewed as unconstitutional; county leaders called the federal probe a political stunt. The closure ends a high‑profile review but not the debate.

A 2-1 EEOC ruling allows federal agencies to bar transgender workers from using facilities that match their gender identity, overturning part of a 2015 ruling and prompting immediate pushback.

Harris County posted a Friday warning after federal officials and Stellantis said about 225,000 U.S. vehicles with unrepaired Takata air bag inflators should not be driven. Local officials say roughly 87,000 affected vehicles are in Texas.

Chef Kevin Tien is opening Chao Ban, a 36-seat Vietnamese spot at Tysons Galleria on March 7. Expect banh mi, pho and rice plates in a compact dining room.

A wrong‑way driver on MD‑210 collided near the Beltway overpass, killing one and prompting a collision‑reconstruction probe.

Senate Republicans released a TSCA discussion draft that would change EPA chemical reviews, fund the program through new fees and expand third‑party reviews. The proposal drew swift criticism and is slated for an EPW hearing on March 4.

A D.C. man was indicted and charged Thursday in a 2022 shooting that left Danielle Hicks‑Best paralyzed and who later died after complications.

New NRA data shows 42% of U.S. restaurants weren't profitable in 2025 as rising costs and skittish diners squeeze margins across the industry.

Federal regulators recalled TheKiddoSpace talking flashcards after tests found lead and banned phthalates; about 4,000 units sold online are affected. The company is offering replacements.

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem put staff on "authorized departure" and urged quick departures as tensions with Iran rise; airlines and regional missions have adjusted operations.

Congress boosted the DC Tuition Assistance Grant to $15,000 a year and $75,000 lifetime, expanding aid for thousands of District students as the program marks 25 years.

An 18-year-old was arrested in connection with the Nov. 8 Hill East shooting that killed 17-year-old Tristan Johnson; she faces second‑degree murder while armed.