Secret Service and D.C. police searched Lafayette Park after reported gunfire; no injuries were reported and road closures remain while the investigation continues.

EPA has quietly asked whether to exempt some plastic “advanced recycling” plants from Clean Air Act rules, a move that drew industry praise and activist alarm. A public hearing and comment period are now open.

Daybell’s lawyers told the Idaho Supreme Court her trial was flawed, pointing to counsel disputes and competency questions as grounds to reverse her 2023 convictions.

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warned that an Iran-driven energy shock could reignite inflation and push expected 2026 Fed rate cuts into 2027. Markets have already repriced odds and consumers may feel the pinch at the pump.

President Trump set a 48‑hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on energy infrastructure, a move that jolted markets and diplomats.

A DOI memo and the White House FY2027 budget push the Park Service toward 'visitor‑facing' roles while conservationists warn a roughly $736M cut could gut staffing and repairs.

A Metrobus struck the Ambar restaurant in Shaw Saturday morning; three people were treated for minor injuries and crews checked the building for damage.

Arizona bills would bar under14s and require parental permission for teens' social accounts, setting up a legal and privacy fight.

A student was hospitalized after being jumped and robbed for his Louis Vuitton shoes near Dunbar High School; police say they are searching for suspects and witnesses.

A Florida parents' group that started with school‑board fights now has White House access, drawing praise from allies and warnings from critics over funding and influence.

Baltimore favorites Fuzzies Burgers and Stuggy’s debuted at Nationals Park, adding smash burgers, crab‑mac dogs, vegan nachos and new dessert stalls to the concourse.

Faith leaders and police boosted patrols, training and grant funding across the DMV ahead of Easter services as congregations prepare for larger crowds.

Three Colorado YouTubers say they were shot at while trespassing at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch; deputies cited them and prosecutors reviewed the manager's conduct.