Government shutdown 2025 to begin at midnight after Senate vote fails fails
The Senate failed to pass a last-minute spending bill to avert a government shutdown that is set to begin at midnight.
The Senate failed to pass a last-minute spending bill to avert a government shutdown that is set to begin at midnight.
Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Tyrese Gibson admits dogs killed neighbor’s pet, rehomes them
Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson admitted through his attorney that his dogs killed a neighbor’s dog while he was away.
Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson admitted through his attorney that his dogs killed a neighbor’s dog while he was away.
Historic covered bridge closed after vehicle damage
A covered bridge in Frederick County could undergo repairs for up to three weeks after it was damaged by a large vehicle.
A covered bridge in Frederick County could undergo repairs for up to three weeks after it was damaged by a large vehicle.
DC council considers bottle deposit bill to fight river pollution
In a new proposal being considered by the D.C. council, everytime a customer buys a beverage in D.C., they’ll pay an extra dime, and when they return the bottle, they get the dime back.
In a new proposal being considered by the D.C. council, everytime a customer buys a beverage in D.C., they’ll pay an extra dime, and when they return the bottle, they get the dime back.
DC eyes bottle deposit bill
DC council is considering a bottle deposit system in the District, aimed at cutting back on literring and creating economic opportunities.
DC council is considering a bottle deposit system in the District, aimed at cutting back on literring and creating economic opportunities.
New Maryland laws take effect October 1
On October 1, hundreds of new laws go into effect for the state of Maryland, impacting things like traffic enforcement, cannabis, criminal justice and more.
On October 1, hundreds of new laws go into effect for the state of Maryland, impacting things like traffic enforcement, cannabis, criminal justice and more.
Dallas ICE facility attack: Second victim dies days after shooting
Following a targeted shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, 32-year-old Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, died days later, leaving behind a pregnant wife and four young children.
Following a targeted shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, 32-year-old Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, died days later, leaving behind a pregnant wife and four young children.
Lawsuit alleges Maryland health department illegally terminated Medicaid benefits
A group of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have sued the Maryland Department of Health claiming that they were wrongfully removed from Medicaid beneficiary recipient lists.
A group of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have sued the Maryland Department of Health claiming that they were wrongfully removed from Medicaid beneficiary recipient lists.
Two firefighters charged with misdemeanors after hosing baseball field
Two Montgomery County Fire and Rescue career firefighters have been charged with misdemeanors in connection to an incident that happened in July 2025 at a Silver Spring baseball field.
Two Montgomery County Fire and Rescue career firefighters have been charged with misdemeanors in connection to an incident that happened in July 2025 at a Silver Spring baseball field.
Americans now paying even more for coffee as prices near record highs
Americans are paying more for their coffee as prices for the caffeinated commodity are near record levels due to global production headwinds and higher costs from imported coffee exposed to tariffs.
Americans are paying more for their coffee as prices for the caffeinated commodity are near record levels due to global production headwinds and higher costs from imported coffee exposed to tariffs.
Why is the government shutting down?
Why is the government shutting down? A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass all 12 appropriations bills or a continuing resolution, which temporarily maintains funding while lawmakers finalize spending legislation.
Why is the government shutting down? A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass all 12 appropriations bills or a continuing resolution, which temporarily maintains funding while lawmakers finalize spending legislation.
Trump and Hegseth declare end to 'politically correct' leadership in U.S. military
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday declared an end to "woke" culture in the military and criticized policies of past administrations before hundreds of top U.S. military officials summoned to Virginia from around the world.
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday declared an end to "woke" culture in the military and criticized policies of past administrations before hundreds of top U.S. military officials summoned to Virginia from around the world.
President Trump makes announcement in the Oval Office
Watch President Donald Trump make an announcement at the White House.
Watch President Donald Trump make an announcement at the White House.
Alexandria officials debate DASH buses for high school students
Some Alexandria City Public School students may be one step closer to riding DASH buses to school.
Some Alexandria City Public School students may be one step closer to riding DASH buses to school.
Alexandria weighs DASH bus pilot for high schoolers
Some Alexandria City Public School students may be one step closer to riding DASH buses to school.
Some Alexandria City Public School students may be one step closer to riding DASH buses to school.
Trump, Hegseth vow to end 'woke' military leadership
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday declared an end to "woke" culture in the military and criticized policies of past administrations before hundreds of top U.S. military officials summoned to Virginia from around the world.
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday declared an end to "woke" culture in the military and criticized policies of past administrations before hundreds of top U.S. military officials summoned to Virginia from around the world.
DC police seek help identifying package theft suspect in Southwest
An alleged repeat package thief has attracted the attention of D.C. residents and police. Do you recognize the suspect?
An alleged repeat package thief has attracted the attention of D.C. residents and police. Do you recognize the suspect?
Man arrested after gun accidentally fires, kills girlfriend: police
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after officials say his gun accidentally went off, fatally hitting his girlfriend two floors below.
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after officials say his gun accidentally went off, fatally hitting his girlfriend two floors below.
DC police seek suspect in string of package thefts
An alleged repeat package thief has attracted the attention of D.C. residents and police. Do you recognize the suspect?
An alleged repeat package thief has attracted the attention of D.C. residents and police. Do you recognize the suspect?