RAMW’s State of the Plate meeting said D.C.’s restaurant scene is cautiously rebounding after a year of record closures, but operators still face steep costs and uneven foot traffic.

Federal prosecutors in Chicago have opened an antitrust inquiry into major fertilizer makers amid concerns about concentrated markets and rising input costs. The early-stage probe names CF Industries, Mosaic, Nutrien and others.

ICE has posted a federal notice seeking roughly 17,800 T10 Tasers in a five‑year, $220M procurement — a step that has lawmakers and safety advocates raising red flags.

A former Phoenix resident was sentenced to 27 months after admitting he posted online death threats against President Biden and Vice President Harris. Prosecutors say the posts crossed into criminal threats, not protected speech.

Rep. Nancy Mace has moved to subpoena AG Pam Bondi after finding audio, video and other Epstein‑related materials missing or removed from the DOJ release.

A '90s VHS-themed speakeasy has popped up at the National Union Building, serving movie-tape cocktails, arcade games and retro photo ops during a limited run.

The OCC finalized two rules that rescind an obsolete home‑loan data requirement and broaden expedited licensing for community banks, effective April 3, 2026.

The Pentagon says U.S. forces killed an Iranian official accused of leading a unit tied to an alleged 2024 plot to assassinate Donald Trump. Officials gave few operational details as Tehran denied the claim.

Federal data show Texans lost roughly $738.6 million to crypto-related scams in 2024, the FBI warned. Law enforcement urges caution and rapid reporting.

ISM's Services PMI rose to 56.1 in February, the strongest in 3½ years, but rising oil from a widening Middle East war threatens to blunt that momentum.

Consumer Reports testing found arsenic, lead and PFAS in dozens of baby formulas; regulators and lawmakers face pressure to act.

A new national survey finds women are more pessimistic about the 2026 labor market and are choosing stability over job moves, a shift with big consequences in high‑cost cities.

Children’s National reports more teens — and some 11‑year‑olds — seeking treatment for cannabis addiction as high‑THC vapes and concentrates spread.