What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files

If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.

Smithsonian to reopen several museums Friday as government reopens

Several Smithsonian museums will reopen Friday as the federal government resumes operations after the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

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.

Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims

Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.

SNAP benefits: Supreme Court to weigh in on food aid

The funding fight over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues Tuesday as the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in, even as Congress moves closer to reopening the government.

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.

$2000 tariff dividend? Here’s what President Trump said about the payments

President Donald Trump said Sunday that opponents of tariffs are “fools" and promised to use revenue generated from the duties to provide a $2,000 dividend for Americans.

Washington Commanders fall to Detroit Lions 44-22 in front of President Trump

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes in a 44‑22 win over the Washington Commanders, with President Donald Trump watching from the stands.

Rudy Giuliani among several pardoned by President Trump

President Donald Trump has pardoned former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, ex‑chief of staff Mark Meadows and several others accused of supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to the Justice Department.

50-year mortgage: Housing director calls Trump’s idea ‘complete game changer’

President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.

Trump to attend Commanders-Lions game for 'Salute to Service'

President Donald Trump will be in the stands for the Commanders-Lions game today, as the NFL honors the military ahead of Veterans Day.