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.

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.

Manchester attack prompts increased police presence at places of worship across DC region

Authorities across the Washington, D.C., area increased their presence at places of worship Thursday after a deadly rampage at a synagogue in the U.K. was being investigated as a terrorist attack.

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.

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.

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. 

DC restaurants already feeling impact of government shutdown

It's day one of the federal government shutdown, and D.C. restaurants are already feeling the effects. That's on top of a tough year for the industry in general. 

What was the longest government shutdown in US history?

The U.S. government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The last government shutdown nearly seven years ago lasted over a month. 

Government shutdown specials: Discounts, freebies offered for federal workers

From discounted drinks and food to a free soccer match, local businesses are offering plenty of deals for workers affected by the government shutdown.

Jayden Daniels medically cleared to practice: Quinn

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Jayden Daniels has been medically cleared to practice. 

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.

Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill

Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday. 

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.

DC council considers bottle deposit bill to fight river pollution

In a new proposal being considered by the D.C. council, everytime a customer buys a beverage in D.C., they’ll pay an extra dime, and when they return the bottle, they get the dime back.

SNAP benefits increasing Oct. 1: here are the new amounts in DC,  Maryland

DC and Maryland households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see larger monthly benefits starting tomorrow, Oct. 1, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living update.

Zoox self-driving cars coming to Washington, DC

Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company that released its first vehicle with Amazon in 2020, is now coming to the nation's capital. 

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.

DC police seek help identifying package theft suspect in Southwest

An alleged repeat package thief has attracted the attention of D.C. residents and police. Do you recognize the suspect?