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.

Federal workers frustrated as shutdown enters day 9

It's day nine of the shutdown. After another failed vote on Wednesday, federal workers took to Capitol Hill to let their voices be heard. 

D.C. Rep. Owolewa said he will not 'be intimidated' following home vandalism

The D.C. US Representative, Owe Owolewa, found "F U" spray-painted on his town home door upon returning from the Anacostia Coordinating Council Annual Boat Cruise. 

Another challenger enters race for Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s seat

D.C. Council member Brooke Pinto has entered the race to become the city’s next congressional representative, releasing a campaign video on Monday.

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.

DC residents, immigration advocates sue Trump administration over ICE arrests

Several D.C. residents have sued the Trump administration; they claim that the federal government has "engaged in a pattern of illegal immigration arrests since August."

Government shutdown looms: Mass layoffs threaten federal workers

The stalemate over a government funding bill on Capitol Hill threatens to lead to a shutdown and potential mass layoffs, adding pressure to an already tense situation.

Nearly 8 in 10 voters say the US is in a 'political crisis': survey

A new Quinnipiac University national poll found that 79% of surveyed voters believe the U.S. is in a "political crisis" following the recent assassination of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk.

Trump's Tylenol warning causes pushback from medical community

Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.

Trump to meet with Congressional Dem leaders amid shutdown fight

President Donald Trump plans to accept an invitation from top Congressional Democrats to meet and discuss a solution for avoiding a government shutdown, according to POLITICO.

Trump to award Ben Carson Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will award Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

RFK Stadium history and demolition. See the photos

The demolition of RFK Stadium, a Washington, D.C. landmark for more than six decades, is nearly complete, as the District and the Washington Commanders advance plans to build a new stadium complex on the site.

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.

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.

DC Councilman Robert White announces he will run for Congress

D.C. Councilmember At-Large Robert White announced on Thursday that he is stepping into the race to become the next House representative for the District.

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.