Houston Rep. Al Green filed a House resolution condemning Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles after Ogles wrote "Muslims don't belong in American society," adding to censure efforts.

President Trump will make a short fundraising stop in Charlottesville Friday at Trump Winery; FAA temporary flight restrictions and extra security are in effect.

Bowser's FY27 budget skirts major tax hikes and leans on cuts and one-time savings to plug an estimated $1.1 billion hole. The plan raises the medical‑marijuana sales tax and focuses capital dollars on schools and transit.

SF Fed President Mary Daly warns Iran-related oil disruptions could delay the Fed’s return to 2% inflation and make policymakers likelier to hold rates.

Rep. Alma Adams said Friday she co‑sponsored H.J.Res.13 to limit the president’s pardon power, joining Reps. Cohen, Johnson and Levin. The proposal would bar self‑pardons and close loopholes for close associates.

Macron invited Trump to a post‑G7 dinner at Versailles as France tries to keep the U.S. at the heart of the bloc; the White House says the invite was received but plans remain fluid.

Mayor Bowser proposed $1 million to help Children’s National evaluate new hospital sites in D.C., kicking off a city‑backed site study.

Key dates for D.C. voters: registration applications must be received by May 26 to vote in the June 16 primary; mail‑ballot requests are due by June 1.

A new federal law narrows who can get Medicare, and Oakland seniors who paid into the system now risk being disenrolled. Local residents and clinics brace for the fallout.

A source close to Pope Leo XIV says a January Pentagon meeting with the Vatican was “most unpleasant.” Conflicting accounts from the Pentagon and the Vatican deepen tensions amid the Iran war.

At a surprise White House statement, Melania Trump denied allegations linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, called the claims "lies" and urged Congress to let survivors testify. Her remarks arrive amid continued releases of Epstein‑related files and Capitol scrutiny.

February PCE inflation ticked up even as consumer spending stayed solid, a mix that could delay Fed rate cuts. Policymakers are watching energy and services prices closely.

DOL’s Project Firewall coincides with a roughly 48% jump in H‑1B investigations, turning single‑employee complaints into wider audits as wage and rule changes pile up. Employers face tougher site visits and a tighter compliance window.