Assertio Therapeutics settled for $3.6 million over False Claims Act violations regarding the marketing of the fentanyl product Lazanda, which included targeting high-prescribing pain specialists.

D.C. Council battles a late budget submission from Mayor Bowser, adjusts the deadline, and passes ERAP reforms to balance tenant needs and housing stability.

DDOT invites the public to a meeting about Pennsylvania Avenue West Streetscape Project on May 21, providing project details and seeking community input.

Mayor Muriel Bowser is having a private workday with meetings and no public events, prompting speculation about the discussions in the context of current events.

The grand opening of Mary's House, D.C.’s first LGBTQ+ affirming senior housing community, was celebrated by Mayor Muriel Bowser and community leaders.

Montgomery County students were honored at a ceremony for their artwork on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling, emphasizing environmental sustainability and single-use plastics.

President Trump signs a trade deal with the UK aimed to benefit American markets, agriculture, and manufacturing, receiving praise from industry leaders and politicians.

The White House held a ceremony led by Melania Trump to honor Barbara Bush with a commemorative stamp, attended by the Bush family and former administration figures.

CBP agriculture specialists inspect 1.2 million imported flowers ahead of Mother's Day to prevent harmful pests from entering the U.S. and protect agriculture.

Trinidad and Tobago hosted TRADEWINDS 2025 with over 1,000 participants to strengthen efforts against transnational crime, focusing on firearms trafficking. ICE HSI contributed significantly alongside local law enforcement.

The Trump administration has successfully negotiated the release of 47 Americans detained abroad, including dancer Ksenia Karelina from a Russian penal colony.

On National Nurses Day, the President commends nurses’ vital role in healthcare, particularly in managing the rising number of chronic disease patients, and promotes initiatives to support and expand the nursing workforce.

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark introduced a discharge petition for the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act to protect these programs from GOP cuts for tax benefits to the wealthy.