Sen. Bill Cassidy’s hearings with HHS Secretary RFK Jr. exposed a clash between scientific oversight and party loyalty as Cassidy heads into a Trump‑tinged primary.

Two union contracts at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard were canceled under Trump-era executive orders, affecting hundreds of workers and prompting legal and political pushback.

A WMATA maintenance vehicle struck a stationary Silver Line train at Metro Center early Wednesday, injuring 11 and prompting downtown single‑tracking and delays.

Harley‑Davidson recalled 16,994 2025–26 Softail motorcycles after engineers found a rear brake‑line routing issue that can cause fluid loss and rear brake failure. Dealer repairs will be free and owner letters are expected in mid‑May.

A shooting in Southeast Washington’s Anacostia/Barry Farm area left one man dead and two others injured on Tuesday evening; detectives have opened a homicide probe.

Mid-morning thunderstorms are likely Wednesday in D.C. with gusty winds and brief small hail. Sunshine and near-80°F warmth return Thursday.

SpaceX and California regulators reached a conditional settlement over a long-running fight about launch limits at Vandenberg. A federal judge must approve before terms are made public.

Rep. Kelly Morrison says she'll sell individual public and private stakes after reporting flagged frequent trades and late disclosures. The move follows Star Tribune inquiries.

After a nearly two‑year gap, the Secure Rural Schools program will send nearly $100M to Oregon counties to restore roads, schools and public‑safety budgets.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says threats and AI-generated misinformation targeting her family and staff have been reported to law enforcement amid heightened debate over the Iran war.

Applied Materials agreed to a $252.5M BIS settlement that forces audits and keeps export privileges on a three‑year leash. The ruling reshapes routing strategies for chip tools.

Genesis is recalling about 94,760 vehicles after a fuel‑pipe connection may loosen and allow gasoline to leak. Dealers will inspect and repair affected cars free of charge.

A Temple Hills man was sentenced to 45 years for a plot to burn 7‑Eleven stores and steal ATM cash; court ordered more than $370,000 in restitution. The case followed a federal arson and explosives probe.