Senators Cruz and Welch have introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act to modernize FCC licensing and boost the U.S. satellite industry.

Republican senators urge NOAA to combat illegal red snapper fishing in the Gulf, implicating Mexican cartels and stressing the need for stronger enforcement measures.

House Judiciary Committee members investigate the Environmental Law Institute's influence on environmental cases, questioning the impartiality of its educational initiatives for judges.

Congresswoman Escobar criticized the Trump administration for SAMHSA budget cuts, voicing concerns over its impact on addiction and mental health services.

Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Pregnant Students' Rights Act to support pregnant college students with academic accommodations and protections under Title IX.

Senator Marsha Blackburn advocates for the reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative Act to maintain U.S. leadership in quantum technology and address security risks.

The House passed the bipartisan "Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act," aiming to stop government funds from mistakenly going to deceased individuals.

D.C. man Quateze Moore pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter and drug charges related to a 2024 fatal shooting and a separate 2025 arrest. Sentencing is set for March 2026.

The National Weather Service warns of cold and breezy conditions in Washington D.C. with high wind gusts. Temperatures are around freezing with chances of weekend snow and rain.

Montgomery County announces its 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, themed "Every Kind of People... a Blueprint For Unity," featuring performances, local talent, and a charity drive.

Angela Reyes, 13, has gone missing from Germantown, prompting Montgomery County Police to seek public aid in locating her. Her disappearance is deeply felt by the community.

Rocky Lee Brown, previously convicted of murder, has been indicted for illegal firearm possession after being caught with a loaded gun by U.S. Marshals in D.C.

The MPD arrested Kevin Gudiel for a robbery in Northwest DC, recovering the stolen phone and emphasizing public safety and responsive law enforcement.