A Senate reauthorization would give the federal cold‑case board more time to release records — the board has already published about 40 cases that have revealed long‑hidden details to grieving families.

A male was found unresponsive after a shooting on the 300 block of K Street SE; MPD's homicide unit is investigating and seeking tips.

A Massachusetts bill would ban the sale of medical debt, bar medical bills from credit reports and curb aggressive collections. Supporters say it would shield families from ruinous debt.

DC Police are investigating a shooting in Capitol Hill and looking for a male suspect in a black hoodie, last seen on a scooter. The public is asked to assist with any information.

The Supreme Court will deploy in‑house software in mid‑March to scan filings and flag potential financial and party conflicts, with new disclosure rules for litigants.

A Utah lawmaker would bar SNAP purchases of 'ultra‑processed' foods and direct the state to seek a USDA waiver, reviving debate over limits on food‑stamp choices.

NACDL has launched a Criminal Case Tracker to catalog federal prosecutions defense lawyers call irregular. The tool highlights recent acquittals and grand‑jury rebukes as courts push back.

Les Wexner will be deposed by the House Oversight Committee in Ohio on Feb. 18 as lawmakers press him about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Bartaco has opened its first Maryland location at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, bringing its coastal tacos and bright citrus cocktails to Montgomery County.

Loan officers say tri‑merge credit‑report pulls now run about $348 for two borrowers, adding hundreds to the cost of shopping for a mortgage. Industry groups and regulators are watching.

Two suspects were arrested for an armed burglary in Southeast D.C., with one also charged for impersonating a police officer. No injuries were reported.

The National Weather Service forecasts a rainy period for Washington D.C., with high chances of precipitation and patchy fog. A hazardous weather outlook is also issued.

Arlington County's crime report details assaults on police, a malicious wounding with bats and a machete, and a burglary involving a vehicle ramming into a business.