DHS shutdown looms as funding bill fails Senate vote
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday, paving the way for a partial government shutdown this weekend.
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday, paving the way for a partial government shutdown this weekend.
DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Capitol Police: Threats against Congress up nearly 58% last year, a new record
According to the department, the USCP Threat Assessment Section handled 14,938 cases in 2025, up from 9,474 in 2024—nearly a 58% increase.
According to the department, the USCP Threat Assessment Section handled 14,938 cases in 2025, up from 9,474 in 2024—nearly a 58% increase.
Former congressional aide accused of stealing 240 government phones, selling them at pawn shop
A former congressional aide is accused of stealing 240 government cellphones worth $150K and selling them at a pawn shop. Here’s what we know.
A former congressional aide is accused of stealing 240 government cellphones worth $150K and selling them at a pawn shop. Here’s what we know.
Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state
Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.
Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
DC crime crackdown: Congress targets bail, police reforms
Republicans in Congress are making moves to alter the way Washington, D.C., enforces crime and justice, sparking a heated debate.
Republicans in Congress are making moves to alter the way Washington, D.C., enforces crime and justice, sparking a heated debate.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Lawmakers deadlocked as shutdown enters fourth week
The government shutdown is poised to become the second longest in history as lawmakers remain at a stalemate.
The government shutdown is poised to become the second longest in history as lawmakers remain at a stalemate.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
Who is James Walkinshaw? Meet VA's newest House representative
Democrat James Walkinshaw has won a special election to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, besting Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI agent.
Democrat James Walkinshaw has won a special election to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, besting Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI agent.
DC gun, voting, public health policies at risk in GOP-led spending bill
Washington, D.C. is facing another major financial and political challenge from Republicans in Congress. The House Appropriations Committee released its draft fiscal year 2026 spending bill, which includes deep funding cuts and a wide range of provisions that strip the District of control over its own laws.
Washington, D.C. is facing another major financial and political challenge from Republicans in Congress. The House Appropriations Committee released its draft fiscal year 2026 spending bill, which includes deep funding cuts and a wide range of provisions that strip the District of control over its own laws.
House to vote on repealing DC local laws on noncitizen voting, policing, immigration enforcement
The House of Representatives are voting Tuesday on three Republican-backed bills that would override several local D.C. laws.
The House of Representatives are voting Tuesday on three Republican-backed bills that would override several local D.C. laws.
House passes spending bill that could slash $1B from DC budget
The House has taken the first step to avoiding a government shutdown by passing a 6-month spending bill, backed by President Trump, to fund the federal government beyond Friday's midnight deadline.
The House has taken the first step to avoiding a government shutdown by passing a 6-month spending bill, backed by President Trump, to fund the federal government beyond Friday's midnight deadline.
House spending bill could cut $1 billion in DC funds; impacting schools, public safety
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is warning of devastating budget cuts if Congress passes a Republican-backed spending bill that would force the city to slash $1.1 billion in local funding halfway through the fiscal year.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is warning of devastating budget cuts if Congress passes a Republican-backed spending bill that would force the city to slash $1.1 billion in local funding halfway through the fiscal year.
Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
Congresswoman Crockett to Elon Musk: 'F*** Off'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has made it clear how she feels about Elon Musk’s influence in U.S. politics. Speaking on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Crockett delivered a blunt message to the tech mogul.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has made it clear how she feels about Elon Musk’s influence in U.S. politics. Speaking on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Crockett delivered a blunt message to the tech mogul.