NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal

The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.

How President Biden’s child tax credit plan works

President Joe Biden on Monday announced that the government is giving a helping hand to working parents hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic.

Project Veritas, ex-spy tried to ‘discredit’ Trump’s enemies: report

The New York Times on Thursday released a detailed account on a right-wing campaign to discredit the enemies of former President Donald Trump.

Governor Hogan lifting restrictions on indoor, outdoor dining on Saturday

All coronavirus restrictions on restaurants and venues in Maryland will be lifted on Saturday, Governor Larry Hogan announced Wednesday.

DC bride-to-be sues Mayor Muriel Bowser over ban on dancing at weddings

A bride-to-be in D.C. is filing a lawsuit against Mayor Muriel Bowser for her latest coronavirus restrictions, as standing and dancing are forbidden during wedding season.

DC Mayor invests $10M to address safety concerns on roads, announces Circulator will remain free

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Wednesday that the District is investing $10 million to address pressing safety concerns on roads across DC.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issues state of emergency to address gasoline supply disruptions

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the state to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the Commonwealth.

BLM plaza paved over due to planned maintenance; no date given for repainting

The Black Lives Matter mural painted along 16th Street, known as Black Lives Matter Plaza, has been paved over due to planned work by Pepco and a date for repainting the mural has not been given by D.C. officials.

New White House task force to look at politicization of science within government

The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.

The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer

The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”

Derek Chauvin indictment: Boy, 14, held by throat, hit with flashlight in 2017

At the same time he was indicted on federal civil rights charged for the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been indicted on federal charges for a 2017 incident in which he’s accused of holding a 14-year-old boy down by the throat and striking him multiple times in the head with a flashlight.

Dancing at DC weddings banned, but Parks and Recreation can host dance programs

Some are saying DC is starting to bring the plot out of the movie Footloose to life. No dancing or standing is allowed during a wedding reception, but the nation’s capital is hosting its own dance programs and dance studios can operate with safety guidelines in place.

Biden marks Cinco de Mayo with visit to Northeast DC taqueria

President Joe Biden celebrated Cinco de Mayo and highlighted his program to help out restaurants hard hit by the pandemic by visiting a Northeast D.C. taqueria on Wednesday.