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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump assassination attempt: Questions remain one year later
A year after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, multiple investigations have detailed the breakdowns that occurred that day.
A year after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, multiple investigations have detailed the breakdowns that occurred that day.
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.
Pence receiving Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
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.
Photos: Jimmy Carter and other former presidents throughout the years
The life of former President Jimmy Carter was celebrated on Thursday by family, friends, and leaders –including the five living men who have also served as president: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W.
The life of former President Jimmy Carter was celebrated on Thursday by family, friends, and leaders –including the five living men who have also served as president: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W.
Rudy Giuliani held in contempt for withholding assets from Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for failing to turn over assets to Georgia election workers.
Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for failing to turn over assets to Georgia election workers.
President-elect Trump plans 'victory rally' at Capital One Arena
President-elect Donald Trump is set to hold a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally at Capital One Arena," on Sunday, January 19, according to a sign-up page on his inaugural website.
President-elect Donald Trump is set to hold a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally at Capital One Arena," on Sunday, January 19, according to a sign-up page on his inaugural website.
Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump, others
A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment.
A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment.