Shutdown deadline nears as Senate struggles to finalize DHS funding
A partial government shutdown looms as Senate leaders work Friday to save a bipartisan spending deal.
A partial government shutdown looms as Senate leaders work Friday to save a bipartisan spending deal.
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.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says feds are investigating her after military video
Slotkin said last week she received an inquiry from US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's District of Columbia office.
Slotkin said last week she received an inquiry from US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's District of Columbia office.
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.
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.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
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.
Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap bills
U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.
U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.
Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote
The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.
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.
Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
Social Security: Senate begins final push to expand benefits for millions
The process for a final vote on the Social Security Fairness Act began on Thursday.
The process for a final vote on the Social Security Fairness Act began on Thursday.
Senate election results: Republicans win majority
Republicans won a majority of the U.S. Senate amid Donald Trump's presidential win, retaking the upper chamber for the first time in four years.
Republicans won a majority of the U.S. Senate amid Donald Trump's presidential win, retaking the upper chamber for the first time in four years.
Live 2024 election results: US Senate Balance of Power
See results for the 2024 election in real time as polls close on Election Day.
See results for the 2024 election in real time as polls close on Election Day.
Maryland Senate Debate: Larry Hogan, Angela Alsobrooks tackle abortion, tax dispute
In the only debate for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks and Republican candidate Larry Hogan faced off Thursday, in a race that could influence the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
In the only debate for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks and Republican candidate Larry Hogan faced off Thursday, in a race that could influence the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Senate candidate Alsobrooks hit with $47K bill for improper tax claims in DC
U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks is facing a hefty bill after it was discovered she received property tax credits she wasn’t qualified for.
U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks is facing a hefty bill after it was discovered she received property tax credits she wasn’t qualified for.
Alsobrooks ahead of Hogan by 7 points in tight Maryland Senate showdown, poll shows
With 49 days until the election, new polling in Maryland's U.S. Senate race shows Democrat Angela Alsobrooks gaining a larger lead over Republican Larry Hogan.
With 49 days until the election, new polling in Maryland's U.S. Senate race shows Democrat Angela Alsobrooks gaining a larger lead over Republican Larry Hogan.
Maryland Senate race poll shows Democrat Alsobrooks leading GOP's Hogan, despite 1 in 3 not knowing who she is
The Democratic candidate for senate in Maryland is leading her GOP rival despite more than a third of eligible voters not recognizing her name.
The Democratic candidate for senate in Maryland is leading her GOP rival despite more than a third of eligible voters not recognizing her name.