Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know

As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.

Could you receive a stimulus check in 2025? Here's what we know

As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.

Virginia’s probation reform bill follows Florida law championed by Jay-Z, DeSantis

Bipartisan Virginia lawmakers are putting forward a criminal justice reform bill proponents say is modeled after a 2022 Florida law that featured the unlikely pairing of Gov. Ron DeSantis and rap mogul Jay-Z.

DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?

Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.

Arlington students lead protests against Trump's education policies

The protests, dubbed the "Day of Student Action," are raising concerns over pulling funds from public schools or redirecting needed federal dollars to private schools, including religious-based private schools.

Trump fires hundreds of FAA workers weeks after deadly DCA plane crash

The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Social Security head Michelle King steps down over DOGE information access: AP sources

The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.

Trump nominates Ed Martin as US attorney for DC

President Trump officially tapped acting U.S. Attorney Ed Martin as the District’s top cop Monday following a deadly weekend. 

IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.

Several northern VA school districts under investigation for gender identity policies

In what’s being hailed as a victory for supporters backing President Donald Trump’s executive order dismantling gender identity policies in schools,  the U.S. Department of Education is launching an investigation into several school districts in northern Virginia that are accused of refusing to follow the president’s mandate.

Free DC rally held to protest Trump executive order targeting District

A protest was held Friday by a number of anti-Trump groups, all opposed to an executive order the president said he would sign to “beautify" D.C. and make it safer. 

Trump's mug shot from Fulton County Jail hangs in White House

President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.

Elon Musk claims there are 150-year-olds on Social Security

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made claims earlier this week that there are 150-year-olds on Social Security.

CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.

Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs

President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.

Trump signs order for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners

The president rolled out his plans to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Here's what we know.

Will President Donald Trump attend the Daytona 500?

President Donald Trump attended Super Bowl LIX, becoming the first sitting president to attend the event. Will he attend the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race in Florida?