Rep. Chris Smith met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, praising his leadership and resilience, and submitted a tribute in the Congressional Record acknowledging his efforts for religious dialogue and freedom.

Chairman James Comer supports the D.C. CRIMES Act to address juvenile crime in Washington D.C., proposing stricter age definitions and mandatory minimum sentencing.

Rep. Mike Simpson voted for bills aimed at reducing crime in D.C., focusing on sentencing and law enforcement reform, amidst concerns over impacts on youth and local authority.

31-year-old Andre Townsend was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder While Armed in connection to the March 18 shooting of Derrick Howard in Southeast D.C.

Washington D.C. is expected to have a sunny high near 84 degrees today, with high humidity in the early morning. The clear weather will continue into the evening and the rest of the week, with comfortable temperatures predicted.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene led a hearing on government involvement in weather and climate control, emphasizing transparency and responsible use of technology.

A third suspect was arrested in connection with the 2024 Dunbar Road homicide case, following an investigation into the shooting death of 18-year-old Alexander Ariel Pavon-Rios.

Indiana Rep. Messmer announced the House passage of the FAST VETS Act aimed at aiding veterans' return to the workforce, enhancing the VR&E program's flexibility for those with service-connected disabilities.

U.S. Secretary Sean P. Duffy has terminated Delta and Aeromexico's joint venture due to Mexico's non-compliance with the 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement.

DC's policing reform act faces criticism for limiting police pursuits, with Republicans seeking legislation to ease the restrictions to address rising crime.

The Interior and Agriculture Departments announced the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, an initiative following Trump's order, targeting January 2026 for modernizing federal wildfire response.

President Trump sent Congress a list of 23 countries involved in the drug trade, with a focus on Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, Colombia, and Venezuela for their insufficient anti-narcotics efforts.

A 20-year-old man named Devell Wade was fatally stabbed in Takoma, Northwest D.C. Police are investigating the domestic incident and seeking public assistance.