The IMF warned Feb. 25 that U.S. deficits could run 7–8% of GDP and consolidated debt may reach about 140% by 2031, urging early fiscal consolidation even as 2026 growth holds.

Federal figures obtained by CBS News show ICE arrested 261 DACA beneficiaries in the first 10 months of the administration, prompting calls for oversight from lawmakers and advocates.

A 32-year-old Northeast D.C. man was arrested Feb. 20 in connection with a daytime Minnesota Avenue robbery from Sept. 27; he faces a robbery (force and violence) charge.

A Boston judge ruled DHS's third‑country deportation policy unlawful but delayed enforcement for 15 days while appeals proceed. The decision raises fresh legal and political questions.

A DC Water main burst flooded a Southeast D.C. basement up to three feet, displacing a longtime resident and highlighting a string of pipe failures tied to the cold snap. The city placed her in a hotel while crews work on repairs.

A Feb. 18 State Department cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio told U.S. diplomats to oppose data localization measures, saying they threaten AI and cross‑border data flows.

Casey Means, President Trump's surgeon general nominee, faced a delayed Senate confirmation hearing on Feb. 25 as senators pressed her on credentials, business ties and controversial health claims.

DC Al Toque, a Venezuelan bakery-café and bar, is targeting a weekend opening at 3910 14th Street NW pending inspection. The liquor-license placard lists seating for 95 and a 44-seat sidewalk café.

Treasury blacklisted more than 30 people, companies and ships it says enabled Iran’s illicit oil sales and weapons procurement. The action targets tankers in a 'shadow fleet' and suppliers to missile and UAV programs.

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb settled with owners of two Ward 7 apartment complexes after inspections found rodents, mold and other housing-code violations. The agreements require pest control, faster emergency repairs and OAG oversight through 2028.

Sen. Ted Budd and Rep. Mary Miller introduced the Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act to bar government entities from arming people in the U.S. unlawfully. Sponsors say it closes an enforcement gap exposed by recent ICE arrests.

New Red Cross data finds one in five blood donors have elevated A1C, most indicating prediabetes. Free A1C screenings for donors nationwide are scheduled in March.

A 60‑year‑old man was arrested after detectives linked nine forced‑entry burglaries at businesses across Southeast D.C. in a months‑long probe.