Kenyan McDuffie cast himself as a pragmatic alternative to Janeese Lewis George, promising to cut red tape, roll back some speed cameras and push baby bonds. His interview sharpened the contrast ahead of the June primary.

Rep. Jim Olsen’s HB1005 would require photo ID for in-person voting and direct Service Oklahoma to issue free photo voter cards, while Congress debates the SAVE Act. Advocates warn the changes could make registration and turnout harder for many voters.

A Herndon man was sentenced to eight years after admitting he planned to travel to D.C. to sexually abuse a 6‑year‑old. Investigators say child sexual abuse material was found on his phone.

AAA Foundation data show hit-and-run crashes made up a record share of police-reported crashes in 2023, with pedestrians and cyclists disproportionately affected.

Easton police arrested 25-year-old Shakur I. Brown after multiple 911 calls about someone clinging to a moving car; he faces kidnapping, carjacking and assault charges. The victim was found unharmed.

UHS plans to shift many GW Medical Faculty Associates doctors into a UHS-affiliated nonprofit, a move that could reshape staffing at GW Hospital and Cedar Hill in D.C.

Rain moves in Thursday morning, turning to a rain-and-snow mix midday with gusty winds. The Blue Ridge could see 1 3 inches and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect.

Washington Gas filed for an $82.5M increase in base rates; the Maryland PSC has scheduled virtual hearings in March and April.

Sen. Ron Johnson has opened a probe into FDA denials after PTC withdrew its ataluren application and families pleaded on Capitol Hill.

Three senior aides to Gov. Tina Kotek announced departures Wednesday, prompting a reshuffle of deputies and outside advisers as the legislative session ends. Internal promotions and new advisors are meant to keep policy work on track.

Gov. Bill Lee’s two-week recruiting trip to Asia and persistent in-person outreach helped secure Korea Zinc’s record $6.6B smelter for Clarksville and revived mining plans in Smith County.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a multistate challenge to a Forest Service proposal that would slash public comment windows and change how objections are handled.

The FTC is mailing $47.2M in refund checks to renters who paid undisclosed fees to Invitation Homes. Checks were mailed this week and should be cashed within 90 days.