House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer initiated hearings into alleged widespread theft of federal funds in Minnesota, implicating state officials and some community members in a multi-billion-dollar social program fraud.

The DOI awarded $5.08 million to local governments to strengthen their wildfire response through the Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program, as part of the Trump administration's commitment to preparedness.

Senators, led by Ron Wyden, question the impact of reallocating federal agents from violent crime to immigration enforcement, stressing the potential compromise to public safety and national security.

Mayor Muriel Bowser received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Go-Go Awards for her support of Go-Go music.

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark reflects on the 5-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, criticizing Trump's influence on the event and stressing the importance of defending democracy.

DC Police are searching for a critical missing 16-year-old, Teddy Stocks Jr., and urging the public to aid by reporting any information to (202) 727-9099 or 50411.

DC Police are searching for 15-year-old Sa’Renitee Wilson, last seen in the southeast of the city, and have issued an alert for her safe return. They urge anyone with information to contact them.

Washington D.C. experiences foggy conditions with subsequent clearing and mild temperatures, according to the National Weather Service, with rain expected Friday and Saturday, followed by a return to sunnier weather.

A juvenile was arrested by the Metropolitan Police after an armed robbery during a social media sale in Southeast D.C., with the recovery of firearms and promotion of Safe Exchange Zones for secure transactions.

An arrest has been made in the December homicide of 23-year-old Dennis Ziegler in Southeast DC; 19-year-old Kevin Dorsey Jr. is charged with Second Degree Murder While Armed.

Montgomery County’s Climate Action Plan shows significant progress, with 80 of 84 actions initiated. Highlights include zero-fare buses, electric vehicles, a Net Zero school, 5,000 trees planted, and 19.5MW of clean energy supported.

Montgomery County is enhancing its Food Recovery Network to improve food waste reduction and address hunger, by providing funding and infrastructure such as refrigerated vehicles and storage units.

Senator Thom Tillis has named longtime advisor Daniel Keylin as Chief of Staff, following Shil B. Patel’s departure to a private-sector role. Keylin has served on Tillis’s team since 2014, while Patel moves on to lead Ranger Global, an investment firm.