Montgomery County Business Center and M&T Bank offer a free, seven-week Business Accelerator Program for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs, focusing on development essentials and ending in a Pitch Competition.

An Arizona woman received an 8-year sentence for a fraud scheme enabling North Korean IT workers to get jobs in U.S. firms, impacting over 300 companies.

Nathaniel Bettis, 77, reported missing from Silver Spring, has been safely located. Montgomery County Police had issued a Silver Alert which is now canceled.

Two teens were arrested for attempted carjacking in Bethesda after community tips helped police. They were released to their parents' custody. Authorities seek more help to find an additional suspect.

A teenager was arrested for a robbery in Southeast DC where the victim was assaulted and had shoes stolen. Four suspects remain at large, with the MPD seeking public assistance.

Senator Mike Lee introduced a bill to ban secret meetings by the D.C. Council, aiming to increase transparency and challenge local governance practices.

USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announces a reorganization to refocus on American agriculture and address inefficiencies. The plan avoids cuts to essential services and aligns with Trump's governance vision.

Congress is addressing the rise in mail theft with a hearing focused on challenges and security improvements for USPS, including a digital tool for tracking stolen checks and law enforcement partnerships.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the DC area with a heat index up to 109 expected, advising residents to take precautions against heat illnesses.

The MPD is seeking public help to identify suspects in a violent robbery in Southeast D.C., offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

The White House launched an initiative to promote the export of U.S. AI technologies, focusing on full-stack AI solutions and aiming to boost economic growth and counter rival nations' influence.

Special Police Officer Brigette O. Robertson pleaded guilty to a charge of violating constitutional rights by stomping on a person's face while on duty in Washington, D.C.

A Key West man received a 30-month prison sentence for smuggling guns to Haiti and must pay a $20,000 fine. Jean Wiltene Eugene admitted to the operation, hiding firearms in vehicles for shipment.