Government Shutdown 2025 Update: SNAP benefits, WIC, Head Start and military pay
As the federal shutdown approaches the one-month mark, Americans are feeling the impact of lost funding and closed programs. States are rushing to fill gaps in food aid and early childhood services, while military families brace for missed paychecks.
As the federal shutdown approaches the one-month mark, Americans are feeling the impact of lost funding and closed programs. States are rushing to fill gaps in food aid and early childhood services, while military families brace for missed paychecks.
Why Virginia’s 2025 election could be another bellwether moment
History says: when Virginia votes, the nation should pay attention. The Commonwealth’s elections have long been a preview of America’s political future — and this year, all eyes are once again on Richmond.
History says: when Virginia votes, the nation should pay attention. The Commonwealth’s elections have long been a preview of America’s political future — and this year, all eyes are once again on Richmond.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Pete Snyder on the race for Virginia
Virginia's statewide elections are getting national attention, not just for the historical precedent that often favors the party opposite the White House in the race for governor, but also for the text message scandal that engulfed Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones. Jim talks about the state of the races with former GOP candidate for governor and CEO of Disruptor Capital Pete Snyder on "The Final 5."
Virginia's statewide elections are getting national attention, not just for the historical precedent that often favors the party opposite the White House in the race for governor, but also for the text message scandal that engulfed Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones. Jim talks about the state of the races with former GOP candidate for governor and CEO of Disruptor Capital Pete Snyder on "The Final 5."
Comer unleashes on Biden, demands DOJ probe of autopen use in scathing new report
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in latest poll: Oct. 28 Virginia election update
With one week until the Virginia gubernatorial election, Abigail Spanberger is ahead by seven points in the most recent poll.
With one week until the Virginia gubernatorial election, Abigail Spanberger is ahead by seven points in the most recent poll.
DC Attorney General sues federal government over SNAP benefit suspension
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb joined 22 attorneys general and three governors Tuesday in suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary Brooke Rollins, accusing them of unlawfully suspending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps more than 40 million Americans afford food.
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb joined 22 attorneys general and three governors Tuesday in suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary Brooke Rollins, accusing them of unlawfully suspending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps more than 40 million Americans afford food.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
Virginia Democrats plan to redraw state's congressional districts
A major political battle is unfolding in Virginia as Democrats in control of the General Assembly open a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts—a move Republicans call a blatant power grab.
A major political battle is unfolding in Virginia as Democrats in control of the General Assembly open a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts—a move Republicans call a blatant power grab.
Virginia lawmakers clash over redistricting battle
On Monday in Richmond, Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a big fight over redistricting.
On Monday in Richmond, Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a big fight over redistricting.
DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
Virginia 2025 Elections: Final week of early voting
This is the final week of early voting in Virginia ahead of Election Day on November 4.
This is the final week of early voting in Virginia ahead of Election Day on November 4.
No SNAP benefits to be issued in November, USDA confirms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
Wizards welcome federal workers amid home opener excitement
Basketball fans in D.C. are buzzing with optimism despite the Washington Wizards' loss to the Hornets in their home opener.
Basketball fans in D.C. are buzzing with optimism despite the Washington Wizards' loss to the Hornets in their home opener.
WATCH: Abigail Spanberger campaigns in Norfolk, VA
Abigail Spanberger makes a "Virginia Votes Bus Tour" stop in Norfolk, Virginia ahead of the November 4th election.
Abigail Spanberger makes a "Virginia Votes Bus Tour" stop in Norfolk, Virginia ahead of the November 4th election.
VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the top issues for voters
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the top issues for Virginia voters to consider ahead of election day.
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the top issues for Virginia voters to consider ahead of election day.
VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the candidates for attorney general
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia attorney general, Jason Miyares and Jay Jones.
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia attorney general, Jason Miyares and Jay Jones.
VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the candidates for lieutenant governor
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia lieutenant governor, Ghazala Hashmi and John Reid.
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia lieutenant governor, Ghazala Hashmi and John Reid.
VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the candidates for governor
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears.
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears.