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.
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.