After another Mexican died in U.S. custody, President Sheinbaum ordered daily consular checks and vowed international legal action while defending aid to Cuba.

Rep. Jamie Raskin introduced legislation to create a 17‑member commission to evaluate presidential fitness under the 25th Amendment; the measure has 50 Democratic co‑sponsors but faces long odds in a GOP‑run Congress.

Reports say the White House is favoring former deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC. The move would require Senate confirmation amid months of agency turmoil.

The Justice Department asked the D.C. Circuit to vacate seditious‑conspiracy convictions tied to Jan. 6, seeking to erase judgments against leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

House Democrats filed five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing the Iran campaign, Signalgate and alleged mishandling of classified information.

Pritzker called the White House's move to shift the Brandon Road carp barrier to Michigan a "political stunt" and warned Illinois would sue to protect land and funding. The dispute centers on who controls project oversight and who pays for cleanup and operations.

Brooke Pinto's campaign posted a nearly 70‑page opposition file about Robert White that included family details and a photo of his home, drawing swift criticism. The dispute has added a sharp ethical dimension ahead of the June primary.

The D.C. Council nixed a $25M plan to buy 18 engines after the District paid nearly $900K for designs, prompting union and ethics concerns.

OPM asked 65 insurers to send monthly claims-level medical and pharmacy data covering more than 8 million federal workers and families, prompting legal and privacy alarms.

President Trump nominated James Macy to the NLRB, a pick that could shift the balance at the labor board and affect rules on joint‑employment and organizing.

A DoorDash driver delivered McDonald’s to the Oval Office and left with a $100 tip as President Trump touted his 'no tax on tips' law.

Federal prosecutors have ordered Reddit to appear before a secret D.C. grand jury to identify an anti‑ICE commenter; civil‑liberties groups warn it could chill anonymous speech.

U.S. strikes sank two small vessels in the eastern Pacific on April 11, killing five and leaving one survivor, Southern Command said. The military released footage as rights groups and lawmakers demand more evidence.