Government Shutdown 2026: House lawmakers narrowly advanced a government funding package
A key procedural vote on the government funding package is being held open as Republican leaders work to lock down support.
A key procedural vote on the government funding package is being held open as Republican leaders work to lock down support.
Here's when to expect your tax refund from the IRS
Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.
Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.
Firefighter injured in early morning blaze in northwest DC
A D.C. firefighter was taken to the hospital after being injured while battling an early morning house fire in northwest Washington.
A D.C. firefighter was taken to the hospital after being injured while battling an early morning house fire in northwest Washington.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, February 3
Many schools across the area are operating on delays as snow and ice still coat roads. Here's the full list of closings, delays and virtual classes for Tuesday, February 3.
Many schools across the area are operating on delays as snow and ice still coat roads. Here's the full list of closings, delays and virtual classes for Tuesday, February 3.
DC weather: Slight chance of snow Tuesday into Wednesday
A slight chance of snow returns Tuesday night into early Wednesday as temperatures inch a bit higher, with highs near 38 degrees.
A slight chance of snow returns Tuesday night into early Wednesday as temperatures inch a bit higher, with highs near 38 degrees.
Dog found after being thrown down garbage chute at DC apartment complex
A dog is recovering after being abused, starved and tossed in the garbage at a D.C. apartment complex
A dog is recovering after being abused, starved and tossed in the garbage at a D.C. apartment complex
Trump says Kennedy Center will close down for up to 2 years for 'renovations'
Washington’s signature performing arts home is about to go dark.
Washington’s signature performing arts home is about to go dark.
Anti-ICE protests continue in DC, across nation following violence in Minneapolis
Thousands of people are demonstrating across the country, protesting against ICE enforcement in their communities.
Thousands of people are demonstrating across the country, protesting against ICE enforcement in their communities.
DCPS employee charged with allegedly distributing child sex abuse material
A Maryland man who worked at Luke C. Moore Opportunities Academy in Washington, D.C., has been charged with allegedly distributing child sex abuse materials.
A Maryland man who worked at Luke C. Moore Opportunities Academy in Washington, D.C., has been charged with allegedly distributing child sex abuse materials.
DC snow forecast: Winter weather possible by midweek
The Washington, D.C. region could see more snow this week as bitter cold temperatures continue to grip the area.
The Washington, D.C. region could see more snow this week as bitter cold temperatures continue to grip the area.
Is the government going to shut down? ICE funding dispute stalls talks ahead of Friday deadline
A disagreement over funding and oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is at the center of stalled budget talks, increasing the risk of a government shutdown.
A disagreement over funding and oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is at the center of stalled budget talks, increasing the risk of a government shutdown.
Winter Storm Watch for MD beaches, southeast VA with light snow possible; cold continues in DC
January is ending on a bitter‑cold stretch, with the region enduring day after day of frigid temperatures and another round of winter weather that could bring light snow to parts of Maryland’s Eastern Shore and southeast Virginia.
January is ending on a bitter‑cold stretch, with the region enduring day after day of frigid temperatures and another round of winter weather that could bring light snow to parts of Maryland’s Eastern Shore and southeast Virginia.
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
Liam is home: 5-year-old boy and his father back in Minnesota after release from ICE detention
Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old boy who was taken into ICE custody, is back in Minnesota with his father after a judge ordered their release from an immigrant detention center in Texas.
Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old boy who was taken into ICE custody, is back in Minnesota with his father after a judge ordered their release from an immigrant detention center in Texas.
Snow, strong winds and dangerous cold continue Sunday across parts of VA, MD and DC
Snow, strong winds and dangerous cold are impacting parts of Virginia, Maryland and the District Sunday morning as a coastal storm continues to move offshore, leaving behind hazardous conditions across the region.
Snow, strong winds and dangerous cold are impacting parts of Virginia, Maryland and the District Sunday morning as a coastal storm continues to move offshore, leaving behind hazardous conditions across the region.
Possible measles exposure reported at Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia
Health officials in Alexandria and across Virginia are alerting residents to possible measles exposure at Dulles Airport and a nearby shuttle bus following a confirmed case.
Health officials in Alexandria and across Virginia are alerting residents to possible measles exposure at Dulles Airport and a nearby shuttle bus following a confirmed case.
Weekend nor'easter forecast: What to know for Virginia, Maryland, DC
A powerful winter storm system developing offshore could impact parts of Virginia, Maryland and the District this weekend, with snow, strong winds, bitter cold and coastal flooding possible as the storm intensifies.
A powerful winter storm system developing offshore could impact parts of Virginia, Maryland and the District this weekend, with snow, strong winds, bitter cold and coastal flooding possible as the storm intensifies.
DC Weather LIVE UPDATES: Arctic air locks in across the DMV Friday as snow cleanup drags on
Bitter cold continues to settle over the Washington, D.C. region while residents and crews work to clear ice and snow from neighborhood roads.
Bitter cold continues to settle over the Washington, D.C. region while residents and crews work to clear ice and snow from neighborhood roads.
DC IndyCar race near National Mall approved under Trump executive order
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., paving the way for the first IndyCar street race in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., paving the way for the first IndyCar street race in the nation’s capital.
DDOT: Curb-to-curb blacktop unlikely this storm; plow‑tracking data showing inaccuracies
District Department of Transportation Director Sharon Kershbaum says residents shouldn’t expect curb‑to‑curb blacktop as crews continue clearing the snowstorm that hit Washington, D.C., over the weekend, citing unusually difficult conditions.
District Department of Transportation Director Sharon Kershbaum says residents shouldn’t expect curb‑to‑curb blacktop as crews continue clearing the snowstorm that hit Washington, D.C., over the weekend, citing unusually difficult conditions.