Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Wednesday House vote could end longest stalemate in history
The House is expected to vote Wednesday on reopening the federal government, potentially ending the nation’s longest shutdown on its 43rd day. Frustration lingers on both sides as Democrats fell short in their push for health insurance measures, while Republicans faced blame, with polls and recent state and local elections showing voter dissatisfaction.
The House is expected to vote Wednesday on reopening the federal government, potentially ending the nation’s longest shutdown on its 43rd day. Frustration lingers on both sides as Democrats fell short in their push for health insurance measures, while Republicans faced blame, with polls and recent state and local elections showing voter dissatisfaction.
Northern lights in DC tonight: Aurora borealis forecast calls for possible return Wednesday
It wasn’t your imagination! That faint glow in the night sky over parts of the DMV wasn’t the city lights. The northern lights made a surprise visit Tuesday night, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm - and sky watchers may get one more shot to see them Wednesday night.
It wasn’t your imagination! That faint glow in the night sky over parts of the DMV wasn’t the city lights. The northern lights made a surprise visit Tuesday night, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm - and sky watchers may get one more shot to see them Wednesday night.
Homelessness on the rise in Montgomery County amid looming federal funding cuts
Rising homeless numbers in Montgomery County amid looming federal funding cuts
Rising homeless numbers in Montgomery County amid looming federal funding cuts
DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
Fredericksburg police investigating shooting; suspect remains on the loose
Fredericksburg Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting an individual on Thursday night.
Fredericksburg Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting an individual on Thursday night.
Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
DC man charged with first-degree murder in Brentwood shooting
Tyrone Spencer, 44, of Southeast D.C., has been charged with first-degree murder while armed.
Tyrone Spencer, 44, of Southeast D.C., has been charged with first-degree murder while armed.
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Trump signs bill, ending record 43 day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a funding bill Wednesday night, ending the nation’s longest government shutdown at 43 days.
President Donald Trump signed a funding bill Wednesday night, ending the nation’s longest government shutdown at 43 days.
Flames engulf Fairfax County home
Firefighters battled a blaze that tore through a home in Vienna on Thursday.
Firefighters battled a blaze that tore through a home in Vienna on Thursday.
Washington Commanders choose lead architect for new stadium at RFK site
The Washington Commanders announced Thursday that global design firm HKS will serve as lead architect for the team’s new state‑of‑the‑art stadium.
The Washington Commanders announced Thursday that global design firm HKS will serve as lead architect for the team’s new state‑of‑the‑art stadium.
Monumental launches website for Capital One Arena upgrades
Monumental Sports has launched a new website highlighting the transformation of Capital One Arena.
Monumental Sports has launched a new website highlighting the transformation of Capital One Arena.
Smithsonian to reopen several museums Friday as government reopens
Several Smithsonian museums will reopen Friday as the federal government resumes operations after the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
Several Smithsonian museums will reopen Friday as the federal government resumes operations after the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
Idaho student murders: A look back at the case on the 3-year anniversary
The shocking case received national attention since Nov. 13, 2022, when four students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus rental home in Moscow, Idaho.
The shocking case received national attention since Nov. 13, 2022, when four students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus rental home in Moscow, Idaho.
Puppies abandoned near railroad tracks in Fauquier County reunited with mother
The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office said the six newborn puppies found abandoned near railroad tracks in Bealeton have been reunited with their mother.
The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office said the six newborn puppies found abandoned near railroad tracks in Bealeton have been reunited with their mother.
Man speaks out about alleged confrontation with mom of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard
The man at the center of a felony false imprisonment case describes a tense encounter with Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard.
The man at the center of a felony false imprisonment case describes a tense encounter with Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard.
House votes to end the government shutdown: Here’s what happens next
The House is set to vote on a funding package that would end the record-long government shutdown. But once lawmakers approve the deal and the President signs it, things won’t instantly go back to normal. It could take several days, or even weeks, for agencies, airports and assistance programs to fully restart.
The House is set to vote on a funding package that would end the record-long government shutdown. But once lawmakers approve the deal and the President signs it, things won’t instantly go back to normal. It could take several days, or even weeks, for agencies, airports and assistance programs to fully restart.
Here's how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
6 students evaluated after reported overdose at DC middle school
D.C. Fire and EMS were dispatched to Stephen E.
D.C. Fire and EMS were dispatched to Stephen E.