Federal judges in Alexandria tapped James Hundley as interim U.S. attorney on Friday — only to have the Justice Department dismiss him hours later, deepening a legal fight over appointment power.

Utah’s high court refused to pause a judge‑ordered redistricting plan, keeping a Salt Lake County‑centered congressional map on track and sharpening the 2026 fight. The move limits the Legislature’s immediate options as candidates eye the new district.

A D.C. federal judge ordered the DOJ to expedite CREW’s FOIA requests about a national voter‑file effort, moving the request ahead of other cases and setting a March 20 progress report.

AG Brian L. Schwalb sues Red Oak Capital for alleged discrimination against non-subsidy tenants, potentially violating DC's rent controls and fair housing laws.

A watchdog group says Kyrsten Sinema converted more than $700,000 in campaign funds to personal use after she left the Senate, flagging travel, meals and staff pay. The Campaign Legal Center has asked the FEC to investigate.

The House will consider the ROTOR Act, aimed at improving aviation safety following a fatal crash near Reagan National, backed by a bipartisan coalition and recommended by the NTSB.

The Montgomery County Council is set to discuss state and local legislation, review the public schools' $2.79 billion budget, and explore community development plans, including the Emory Grove and Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan.

Washington is pressing Brussels to loosen import rules so Europe can take more U.S. oil and gas, seeking methane exemptions and pressing the IEA to change course.

Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González and Luis Aguirre discuss the Trust Act, protecting immigrant rights, and marijuana use risks on Radio America’s show, as reported by the County.

Two Mid‑Atlantic House members said they'll oppose the Massie‑Khanna war‑powers measure to bar unilateral strikes on Iran, complicating a push to force a vote as tensions mount.

In a 6–3 ruling on Feb. 20, 2026 the Supreme Court found IEEPA did not authorize sweeping presidential tariffs; billions in duties and potential refunds are now in limbo.

The U.S. State Department upgraded Niger to a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory and ordered non‑emergency staff to leave after a Jan. 29 attack near Niamey’s airport.

The BEA’s December PCE print surprised to the upside: core inflation rose to 3.0% year‑over‑year and consumer spending stayed firm, complicating the Fed’s cut timeline.