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.
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.