Loudoun Co. man accused of threatening to shoot state delegate over text
Patrick Murphy is accused of responding to a text from a political campaign with a threat to shoot a Virginia delegate.
Government shutdown update with just hours to go until deadline
The deadline for a potential government shutdown is midnight tonight, with no deal in sight between Democrats and Republicans.
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.
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.
How could flights be affected by a government shutdown?
If Congress fails to pass a funding bill, airline officials say flights could suffer delays and reduced capacity under a government shutdown. As of now, chances for a last-minute funding deal appear slim, raising the risk of agencies shutting down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
2025 government shutdown: What it could mean for federal workers in DC, Maryland, Virginia
The deadline to keep the government open is fast approaching. At midnight on Tuesday, the government will shut down unless a funding deal is reached — and the jobs of thousands of federal workers in the D.C. region are hanging in the balance.
Trump's 20-point plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza includes 'board of peace'
President Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Gaza war was released by the White House Monday following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
Hegseth's military leaders meeting: Trump will attend, reportedly speak
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.