Unidentified drones were tracked over Fort McNair in D.C., where Secretaries Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth live; security teams briefly weighed relocating them while investigators review data.

A new MESA analysis finds that each extra daily serving of ultraprocessed food modestly raises cardiovascular risk, with the biggest effects seen in Black participants. The findings are reported in JACC: Advances.

After touring Houston’s federal detention site, Rep. Christian Menefee criticized conditions and said he will oppose funding for ICE unless enforcement priorities change. The facility is run by CoreCivic and serves hundreds of detainees.

Mayor Bowser warned a congressional vote could strip D.C. of automated traffic cameras, reversing recent safety gains and creating a major budget gap.

A Chicago federal judge certified a shareholder class action accusing Boeing of concealing 737 MAX safety flaws, fixing an investor window and moving the case toward coordinated discovery.

A North Dakota family‑run firm tied to Fisher Sand & Gravel has reportedly become billionaires after winning billions in DHS border contracts, drawing environmental and procurement scrutiny.

At Rice University, Chief Justice John Roberts warned Tuesday that personal attacks on judges risk real‑world violence and “have got to stop,” remarks that landed amid a recent court clash with the White House.

A Washington judge sentenced Rodney Baggott to life without parole on March 17, 2026 for the 2024 Dupont Circle road‑rage killing of Uber Eats driver Rasheek Abdullah.

Cade Cunningham left the Pistons' game against the Wizards with back spasms after contact on a loose-ball dive. The All-Star was ruled out for the night, creating concern for Detroit's late-season push.

A person of interest is in custody after three highway shootings in Prince George’s County; police say no fatalities and will identify the suspect at a 1 p.m. news conference.

Four people — including two 17‑year‑olds and a 15‑year‑old — were detained after an armed robbery on Promenade Place; deputies recovered guns and stolen items. Investigation is ongoing.

CBO's new baseline moves Social Security’s main trust fund closer to exhaustion; beneficiaries could face steep cuts under current law if Congress doesn’t act.

AI‑made war clips and recycled videos are circulating on social feeds. Local experts and fact‑checkers lay out the red flags and tools to tell what’s real.