Government shutdown impacts workers, businesses
The federal government shutdown is expected to lead to thousands of furloughs and major impacts to local businesses.
The federal government shutdown is expected to lead to thousands of furloughs and major impacts to local businesses.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Government Shutdown 2025 Updates: What does it mean when the government shuts down?
Washington is bracing for a potentially lengthy federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the government funding deadline.
Washington is bracing for a potentially lengthy federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the government funding deadline.
Members of Congress continue to get paid during government shutdown
Despite failing to reach an agreement with President Donald Trump to keep government programs running by Wednesday’s deadline, members of Congress will continue to receive pay during the shutdown.
Despite failing to reach an agreement with President Donald Trump to keep government programs running by Wednesday’s deadline, members of Congress will continue to receive pay during the shutdown.
Government shutdown begins. What happens now?
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Republicans push for constitutional amendment to dock lawmakers' pay during government shutdowns
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
Rep. Walkinshaw weighs in on federal shutdown
With a government shutdown looming, Virginia Congressman James Walkinshaw told The Final 5 that Republicans are refusing to engage in last-minute negotiations, unlike past shutdowns. He criticized GOP leadership for skipping talks with Democrats on a bipartisan funding plan that would prevent health care cuts and stabilize Affordable Care Act premiums. Walkinshaw dismissed Speaker Johnson?s claim that Democrats are holding funding hostage, calling it ?rich? given Republican-backed cuts to food assistance. He warned that while federal workers may face furloughs, mass layoffs during a shutdown would be illegal under the Antideficiency Act and likely challenged in court.
With a government shutdown looming, Virginia Congressman James Walkinshaw told The Final 5 that Republicans are refusing to engage in last-minute negotiations, unlike past shutdowns. He criticized GOP leadership for skipping talks with Democrats on a bipartisan funding plan that would prevent health care cuts and stabilize Affordable Care Act premiums. Walkinshaw dismissed Speaker Johnson?s claim that Democrats are holding funding hostage, calling it ?rich? given Republican-backed cuts to food assistance. He warned that while federal workers may face furloughs, mass layoffs during a shutdown would be illegal under the Antideficiency Act and likely challenged in court.
Government shutdown begins: Live updates as shutdown takes effect
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.
Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown
The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.
The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.
Smithsonian will stay open during government shutdown
The Smithsonian says it will use money from past years to help stay open in the event of a federal government shutdown, at least for a few days.
The Smithsonian says it will use money from past years to help stay open in the event of a federal government shutdown, at least for a few days.
Trump and Hegseth address generals during meeting at Quantico
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid out their plan to "refocus" the military in a rare meeting at Quantico on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid out their plan to "refocus" the military in a rare meeting at Quantico on Tuesday.
Lawsuit alleges Maryland health department illegally terminated Medicaid benefits
A group of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have sued the Maryland Department of Health claiming that they were wrongfully removed from Medicaid beneficiary recipient lists.
A group of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have sued the Maryland Department of Health claiming that they were wrongfully removed from Medicaid beneficiary recipient lists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
John Reid talks government shutdown & more in Va. Lt. Gov race
Republican nominee for Virginia Lieutenant Governor John Reid joined The Final 5 to discuss the key issues on the campaign trail, from concerns about a potential federal shutdown to debates over parental rights in schools. Reid addressed the unique dynamic of running separately from the governor?s race, a high-profile recent interaction with Democrat Abigail Spanberger - even as he supports GOP nominee Winsome Earle-Sears, and the role of early voting in shaping turnout.
Republican nominee for Virginia Lieutenant Governor John Reid joined The Final 5 to discuss the key issues on the campaign trail, from concerns about a potential federal shutdown to debates over parental rights in schools. Reid addressed the unique dynamic of running separately from the governor?s race, a high-profile recent interaction with Democrat Abigail Spanberger - even as he supports GOP nominee Winsome Earle-Sears, and the role of early voting in shaping turnout.
Shutdown Looms as Democrats and GOP Fail to Reach Last-Minute Deal
Joe Perticone of The Bulwark joined The Final 5 to discuss the high-stakes budget standoff on Capitol Hill. With just hours until a potential shutdown, Democrats face political pressure over health care subsidies while Republicans remain dug in. Perticone noted the lack of trust between parties, the risk of federal worker furloughs or layoffs, and the uncertainty of whether Congress can act in time to avoid disruption.
Joe Perticone of The Bulwark joined The Final 5 to discuss the high-stakes budget standoff on Capitol Hill. With just hours until a potential shutdown, Democrats face political pressure over health care subsidies while Republicans remain dug in. Perticone noted the lack of trust between parties, the risk of federal worker furloughs or layoffs, and the uncertainty of whether Congress can act in time to avoid disruption.