Mexico confirms a case of New World screwworm near the U.S. border, with authorities implementing a $100M prevention strategy, including a sterile fly facility in Texas.

Senator Maria Cantwell defends press freedom and calls for FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to testify before the Commerce Committee regarding potential presidential influence over media decisions.

Trump and HHS Secretary Kennedy implement a strategy to combat autism, including FDA-approved leucovorin for ASD treatment, Medicaid coverage, and advisories on acetaminophen use during pregnancy.

NASA representatives, including astronauts and Janet Petro, were hosted at the U.S. Capitol by Congressman Donalds to discuss space exploration and policy.

The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested 27-year-old Izuchukwu Igwe of Upper Marlboro, MD, in connection with a July 14 vehicular assault on an officer on U Street Northwest. According to police, the officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being struck during a traffic stop. Igwe faces charges including assault on a police officer and awaits further court action.

Secretary Sean Duffy announces over $42 million in rail safety grants for Florida's Brightline corridor, aiming to improve grade crossings and implement a trespassing alert system.

The MPD arrested a suspect for the armed theft of a teenager's new moped in Northeast. The incident occurred on September 21, and the police swiftly apprehended the individual.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of showers and thunderstorms in Washington D.C., with temperatures in the 80s during the day and mid-60s at night.

A North Bethesda violent incident led to the death of Akwalabeng Fontava and kidnapping charges against Sheldon Boykins. Police seek two more suspects.

Off-duty firefighter Gary "Zeek" Dziekan was shot during an attempted robbery in Capitol Hill; he survived by reacting swiftly. A teen suspect was arrested and both had non-life-threatening injuries.

73-year-old Jack Lewis Singer from Gaithersburg was safely located after being reported missing, ending community concern. Details of his disappearance remain undisclosed.

U.S. Secretary Sean P. Duffy reallocates over $5 billion from the California High-Speed Rail project to enhance safety on intercity passenger rail networks.

A monetary dispute in Southeast Washington, D.C. led to gunfire but caused no injuries, resulting in the arrest of Alonzo Hinton for assault with a dangerous weapon.