The Southern Poverty Law Center says the Justice Department is probing its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups; the SPLC vows to defend its work.

Chrysler is recalling 65,348 Ram pickups after a dashboard software bug can blank instrument clusters and hide safety warnings. Dealers will reprogram affected trucks free; owner notices begin May 28.

Trump says the U.S. is weighing a currency-swap lifeline for the UAE as Gulf tensions squeeze dollar liquidity. Officials say no formal request has been filed yet.

The Supreme Court is weighing whether the FCC can issue major fines against wireless carriers without a jury trial after appellate courts split. The dispute traces to nearly $200 million in 2024 forfeitures tied to location-data sharing.

After months of repairs, Ben's Chili Bowl returns to U Street on May 1 with a noon celebration, ribbon cutting and live go‑go music. The Ali family aims to preserve the diner’s feel while upgrading systems.

A tiny Shaw corner bar has become D.C.'s buzziest late-night spot thanks to a tight menu, martinis and owner Emily Brown's DIY gamble.

Rivian has lined up retail space at 1100 New York Ave NW near CityCenter, bringing an EV showroom into downtown D.C.'s convention and shopping corridor. No opening date has been announced.

A class-action complaint alleges MedStar rheumatologist Dr. James Roberson performed unnecessary exams and improper touching; more than 100 patients across Maryland and Virginia are named. Plaintiffs seek over $5 million.

Ryan Ratino's Ox & Olive brings a 50-seat 'petite steakhouse' to Georgetown, pairing high-end beef with playful sides and martinis.

Eagle Nuclear says the Aurora site near McDermitt, Oregon contains roughly 37 million pounds of uranium and has begun permitting and drilling planning.

A packed forum at the MLK Memorial Library put more than a dozen mayoral hopefuls on stage, with clashes over utilities, housing and government modernization.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from Monday’s game after being hit twice by pitches; X‑rays returned negative and the Braves list him day‑to‑day. The team will monitor him over the next 48 hours.

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says Live Nation will pay $9.9M and the District will return up to $8.9M to local ticket buyers after finding deceptive fee practices.