Senator Moody honored Florida's oldest living WWII veteran, Duane Brewton, on his 109th birthday, highlighting his service and contributions post-war.

The White House honors Abraham Lincoln's 217th birthday, reflecting on his life, presidency during the Civil War, emancipation efforts, and enduring influence on American values and policies.

Internal records show OMB moved roughly $15M from USAID to pay for OMB Director Russell Vought’s U.S. Marshals protection through 2026 as USAID is wound down.

A Feb. 13 final rule signed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem updates TSA regulations to use the statutory term "alien" for non‑U.S. citizens, prompting legal and civil‑rights scrutiny.

President Trump signed an Executive Order supporting the coal industry and was named "Undisputed Champion of Beautiful, Clean Coal" by miners at a White House event.

Federal attorneys asked a court to compel Harvard to hand over admissions records, escalating a months-long fight over research funding and federal probes.

California lawmakers asked Netflix and Paramount for written promises to preserve Los Angeles production jobs and union bargaining as the WBD bids accelerate. The letter gives the companies a Feb. 15 deadline to respond.

The U.S. and North Macedonia are finalizing a trade deal to boost economic ties and market access, focusing on reducing barriers and integrating North Macedonia into global supply chains.

January’s CPI cooled to about a 2.4% annual pace while core inflation held near 2.5%. Rent moderation helped, and markets quickly adjusted Fed‑cut odds.

Doni Crawford launched her campaign to hold the at-large D.C. Council seat, centering housing, schools and local hiring ahead of the June 16 special election. The move turns a Wilson Building appointment into a citywide contest.

A D.C. judge ordered the government to arrange and pay to bring back a small group of Venezuelans sent to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, setting up a new legal fight over due process. The ruling focuses on men now in third countries who want to challenge their removals.

A congressional hearing in Fairfax put local leaders and economists on the record about how DOGE-driven federal job cuts could strip billions from the DMV and hit small businesses.

Lawmakers have proposed a $130B fund to rebuild schools nationwide; Hawaii officials say federal grants and bonds could help chip away at a large repair backlog.