The Department of the Interior, under Secretary Doug Burgum, has endorsed coal as a central part of the US energy strategy, echoing Trump-era policies and aiming to bolster the coal industry and rural economies.

Senators introduced a bipartisan bill to enforce antitrust laws in the meatpacking industry, aiming to benefit local ranchers and lower consumer prices.

Oregon lawmakers oppose the Department of Education's abrupt policy change that threatens funding for pandemic educational recovery, demanding a reversal in a letter to Secretary Linda McMahon.

Federal real estate waste was exposed during a subcommittee field hearing, highlighting costly unused properties and urging reform to right-size the portfolio.

A Freeze Warning was issued for Washington D.C. and surrounding regions, citing risks to crops, vegetation, and plumbing due to sub-freezing temperatures. The forecast includes showers but expects warmer weather next week.

The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested 58-year-old Earnest Luck in connection with a burglary at a convenience store in Northwest Washington. The suspect was caught inside the store with stolen items after forcing entry through the back door.

RespectFest, organized by MCDVCC, educated about 500 young attendees on healthy relationships and teen dating violence prevention through workshops and interactive activities.

Montgomery County Police seek information on a Potomac Manors Drive burglary, offering up to $10,000 for tips leading to arrests. They encourage public assistance and provide a video for suspect identification.

James Lamont Patterson was arrested for his alleged involvement in multiple burglaries and a robbery at Northeast convenience stores in November 2024.

The Arlington County Sheriff's Office is inviting local residents to include them in civic meetings to enhance community policing and address concerns. They announced this initiative on Facebook and encourage using their newsletter for updates.

Mark Chandler inadvertently began a long career at the U.S. GPO in 1986, after taking a Civil Service Test to support his cousin, leading to a job offer as a supply clerk.

The White House is advancing AI use in federal agencies, revising policies to streamline adoption and enhance services, diverging from previous cautious approaches.

A D.C. man, Naquel Matao Henderson, was convicted of firearms and drug offenses following a robbery, as part of the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative.