Virginia AG candidate said Republican lawmaker deserved 'two bullets to the head' in surfaced texts
Jay Jones said he was "embarrassed, ashamed, and sorry," but Republicans like Gov. Glenn Youngkin are called for Jones to end his campaign.
Jay Jones said he was "embarrassed, ashamed, and sorry," but Republicans like Gov. Glenn Youngkin are called for Jones to end his campaign.
Programs being set up across DC region to help furloughed federal workers
Some local governments and companies are stepping up their efforts to help furloughed federal workers.
Some local governments and companies are stepping up their efforts to help furloughed federal workers.
Hope for end to government shutdown fades after another failed vote in Senate
The federal government shutdown will continue into next week after the Senate failed to reach an agreement on the continuing resolution.
The federal government shutdown will continue into next week after the Senate failed to reach an agreement on the continuing resolution.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues order banning biological males from girls sports
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive directive on Thursday banning biological males from girls sports.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive directive on Thursday banning biological males from girls sports.
The Final Five: October 2nd, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Is TSP affected by the government shutdown?
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) will continue its normal daily operations during a federal shutdown, according to its government website.
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) will continue its normal daily operations during a federal shutdown, according to its government website.
Government shutdown enters day three; Congress expected to vote Friday
Congress is expected to vote Friday on a deal to reopen the government, but a bipartisan agreement still appears out of reach.
Congress is expected to vote Friday on a deal to reopen the government, but a bipartisan agreement still appears out of reach.
Shroff on Project 2025 revisited; Dems messaging during shutdown
Jim Lokay is joined by Democratic political commentator Kaivan Shroff to talk about how Project 2025, once disavowed by Trump, is shaping the White House's approach to the government shutdown. Shroff also weighs in on how Democrats are messaging through the stalemate.
Jim Lokay is joined by Democratic political commentator Kaivan Shroff to talk about how Project 2025, once disavowed by Trump, is shaping the White House's approach to the government shutdown. Shroff also weighs in on how Democrats are messaging through the stalemate.
Government shutdown set to enter third day with no resolution
Come for the details of the government shutdown and the talks (or lack thereof) to end the stalemate from NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson; stay for host Jim Lokay's comparison of President Trump disavowing Project 2025 on the campaign trail to the now-famous Mariah Carey "I Don't Know Her" meme.
Come for the details of the government shutdown and the talks (or lack thereof) to end the stalemate from NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson; stay for host Jim Lokay's comparison of President Trump disavowing Project 2025 on the campaign trail to the now-famous Mariah Carey "I Don't Know Her" meme.
New poll shows Spanberger with 10-point lead over Earle-Sears in VA governor's race
A new poll from Emerson College Polling/The Hill shows the Democratic nominee for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger, with a 10-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.
A new poll from Emerson College Polling/The Hill shows the Democratic nominee for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger, with a 10-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.
DC-area food banks prepare for increased need amid government shutdown
The government shut down less than 24 hours ago and already food banks in D.C. are bracing for impact.
The government shut down less than 24 hours ago and already food banks in D.C. are bracing for impact.
Trump posts photos of ‘Trump 2028’ hats in Oval Office during shutdown talks
President Donald Trump shared photos on Truth Social showing red "Trump 2028" hats on display during an Oval Office meeting Monday with Democratic leaders during negotiations ahead of the government shutdown.
President Donald Trump shared photos on Truth Social showing red "Trump 2028" hats on display during an Oval Office meeting Monday with Democratic leaders during negotiations ahead of the government shutdown.
Government Shutdown 2025: When will the government open back up?
It’s unclear how long the government shutdown will last, as Republicans and Democrats spent the first day trading blame.
It’s unclear how long the government shutdown will last, as Republicans and Democrats spent the first day trading blame.
Could government shutdown impact travel plans in DC region?
So far, flights are running on time at Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, and travelers haven’t seen major disruptions. But concerns are growing as the government shutdown continues.
So far, flights are running on time at Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, and travelers haven’t seen major disruptions. But concerns are growing as the government shutdown continues.
Household concerns emerge for federal workforce amid government shutdown
Federal workers across D.C., Maryland and Virginia are in shutdown mode.
Federal workers across D.C., Maryland and Virginia are in shutdown mode.
Local leaders across DMV react to government shutdown
The government shutdown officially started on Wednesday, Oct. 1, after Congress failed to pass a funding measure before the 12 a.m. Wednesday deadline.
The government shutdown officially started on Wednesday, Oct. 1, after Congress failed to pass a funding measure before the 12 a.m. Wednesday deadline.
Government shutdown impacts federal workers, businesses across DC
The federal government has shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to reach a deal on funding sending ripple effects across the region, with federal workers facing an uncertain future.
The federal government has shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to reach a deal on funding sending ripple effects across the region, with federal workers facing an uncertain future.
Gordon Chaffin joins growing field seeking to challenge Eleanor Holmes Norton
Longtime DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton hasn't officially signaled her plans for re-election yet, but that hasn't stopped a growing field of potential challengers. One of the first is Democratic candidate Gordon Chaffin, who joined Jim on "The Final 5."
Longtime DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton hasn't officially signaled her plans for re-election yet, but that hasn't stopped a growing field of potential challengers. One of the first is Democratic candidate Gordon Chaffin, who joined Jim on "The Final 5."
Former Boehner aide, now Forward Party CEO, calls out broken politics amid shutdown
On The Final 5, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath said the current government shutdown is ?Groundhog Day? for Americans, comparing it to the 2013 crisis driven by Ted Cruz. She warned that official government sites blaming Democrats is ?dangerous,? and slammed Democratic lawmakers fundraising in Napa while federal workers face furloughs.
On The Final 5, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath said the current government shutdown is ?Groundhog Day? for Americans, comparing it to the 2013 crisis driven by Ted Cruz. She warned that official government sites blaming Democrats is ?dangerous,? and slammed Democratic lawmakers fundraising in Napa while federal workers face furloughs.
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.
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.