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.
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.
Alexandria officials debate DASH buses for high school students
Some Alexandria City Public School students may be one step closer to riding DASH buses to school.
Some Alexandria City Public School students may be one step closer to riding DASH buses to school.
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?
An alleged repeat package thief has attracted the attention of D.C. residents and police. Do you recognize the suspect?
Man arrested after gun accidentally fires, kills girlfriend: police
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after officials say his gun accidentally went off, fatally hitting his girlfriend two floors below.
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after officials say his gun accidentally went off, fatally hitting his girlfriend two floors below.
Baltimore police investigating viral video of reported assault in Federal Hill
Baltimore police say they’re aware of a viral video showing what they’re calling an assault in the city’s Federal Hill neighborhood.
Baltimore police say they’re aware of a viral video showing what they’re calling an assault in the city’s Federal Hill neighborhood.
John Reid emphasizes jobs, parental rights, and independence in Virginia Lt. Governor race
Republican lieutenant governor nominee John Reid returned to The Final 5 with Jim Lokay on FOX 5 this week, highlighting a campaign that blends concern for federal workers, parental involvement in schools, and a willingness to act independently from the rest of the GOP ticket.
Republican lieutenant governor nominee John Reid returned to The Final 5 with Jim Lokay on FOX 5 this week, highlighting a campaign that blends concern for federal workers, parental involvement in schools, and a willingness to act independently from the rest of the GOP ticket.
2025 government shutdown: What it could mean for federal workers in DC, Maryland, Virginia
The deadline to keep the government open is fast approaching. At midnight on Tuesday, the government will shut down unless a funding deal is reached — and the jobs of thousands of federal workers in the D.C. region are hanging in the balance.
The deadline to keep the government open is fast approaching. At midnight on Tuesday, the government will shut down unless a funding deal is reached — and the jobs of thousands of federal workers in the D.C. region are hanging in the balance.
DC high school students paid to learn in new pilot program
Some Washington, D.C., high school seniors will receive unconditional weekly cash transfers this fall as part of a study examining the impact on student wellness, financial confidence and academic engagement.
Some Washington, D.C., high school seniors will receive unconditional weekly cash transfers this fall as part of a study examining the impact on student wellness, financial confidence and academic engagement.
Man arrested, charged with smashing Clarendon businesses' windows in early morning destruction
The front door and windows of an Arlington bar were smashed early Sunday morning — just months after opening.
The front door and windows of an Arlington bar were smashed early Sunday morning — just months after opening.
Trump, Hegseth to meet with military generals in Virginia: What we know
President Donald Trump is set to attend a rare Pentagon meeting on Tuesday that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called last week.
President Donald Trump is set to attend a rare Pentagon meeting on Tuesday that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called last week.
Decapitated California sea lion: $20K reward issued
The National Marine Fisheries Service on Monday announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a balding man with a hunting knife whom they say was observed decapitating a dead sea lion.
The National Marine Fisheries Service on Monday announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a balding man with a hunting knife whom they say was observed decapitating a dead sea lion.
Four IEDs found in Grand Blanc Church shooter's pickup truck, ATF says
The ATF confirms four crude homemade IEDs were found in the pickup truck of the man who attacked and killed members of the Grand Blanc Township Church of Latter-Day Saints.
The ATF confirms four crude homemade IEDs were found in the pickup truck of the man who attacked and killed members of the Grand Blanc Township Church of Latter-Day Saints.
Arlington County considering gas-powered leaf blower ban
Gas-powered leaf blowers may be banned in Arlington County. It would be the latest jurisdiction to tackle the sometimes-contentious topic.
Gas-powered leaf blowers may be banned in Arlington County. It would be the latest jurisdiction to tackle the sometimes-contentious topic.
Austin yogurt shop murders linked to known serial killer, rapist through DNA
After more than three decades, Austin police investigators on Monday identified a dead serial killer as the man they believe is responsible for the unsolved 1991 quadruple murder at an Austin yogurt shop.
After more than three decades, Austin police investigators on Monday identified a dead serial killer as the man they believe is responsible for the unsolved 1991 quadruple murder at an Austin yogurt shop.
Virginia cold case: Father of missing baby arrested in mom’s 1998 murder
Virginia State Police announced Monday the arrest of a man in the brutal 1998 murder of a 20-year-old woman.
Virginia State Police announced Monday the arrest of a man in the brutal 1998 murder of a 20-year-old woman.
DOE probes FCPS schools following allegations of staff-arranged abortions
The US Dept. of Education is taking action following allegations that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents’ permission.
The US Dept. of Education is taking action following allegations that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents’ permission.
Virginia troopers pull passenger from burning car following 'reckless driving:' police
Virginia State Police troopers pulled a passenger from a burning car after a crash on South Van Dorn Street on Sunday night.
Virginia State Police troopers pulled a passenger from a burning car after a crash on South Van Dorn Street on Sunday night.
Grand Blanc church shooter: Attacker's home searched by ATF, police
Authorities have finished searching the home of Thomas 'Jake' Sanford but have not released many new details about the investigation.
Authorities have finished searching the home of Thomas 'Jake' Sanford but have not released many new details about the investigation.
Judge ends probation for teen convicted in 13-year-old’s killing as mother steps back from fight
A judge has terminated the probation of a teen convicted of killing 13-year-old King Douglas, as the victim’s mother says she no longer opposed the teen’s release.
A judge has terminated the probation of a teen convicted of killing 13-year-old King Douglas, as the victim’s mother says she no longer opposed the teen’s release.
Michigan church shooting update: All people accounted for after deadly attack at Grand Blanc LDS church
All people have been accounted for after a deadly shooting and fire at the Grand Blanc Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
All people have been accounted for after a deadly shooting and fire at the Grand Blanc Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.