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.
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.
Border Patrol agents seize 52 lbs. of meth hidden in tire at US-Mexico border
Two people, a U.S. citizen and a Mexican national, were arrested.
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.
The 12 invasive animal, plant species of 'highest concern' in Virginia
They crawl, swim, and spread across Virginia – and officials warn they’re among the most destructive invaders in the commonwealth today. From insects that chew through forests to mussels that clog pipes, a dozen species are now on Virginia’s official "most-wanted" list.
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.
Search underway for deadly Wheaton hit-and-run suspect
Detectives are continuing to investigate a deadly hit-and-run incident on Veirs Mill Road that left a woman dead and the driver still at large.
Driver charged with DUI after crashing into school bus in Waldorf, Md.
David Wayne Coffren, 32, of Waldorf, has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after he collided with a school bus in the 3700 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf on Monday.
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.
5 homes collapse as hurricanes slam North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Five unoccupied homes have collapsed and been swept into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
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.
New Maryland laws take effect October 1
On October 1, hundreds of new laws go into effect for the state of Maryland, impacting things like traffic enforcement, cannabis, criminal justice and more.
Loudoun Co. man accused of threatening to shoot state delegate over text
Patrick Murphy is accused of responding to a text from a political campaign with a threat to shoot a Virginia delegate.
SNAP benefits increasing Oct. 1: here are the new amounts in Virginia
Virginia 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.
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.
Two firefighters charged with misdemeanors after hosing baseball field
Two Montgomery County Fire and Rescue career firefighters have been charged with misdemeanors in connection to an incident that happened in July 2025 at a Silver Spring baseball field.
Historic covered bridge closed after damage from oversized vehicle
A portion of Old Frederick Road is closed after a historic covered bridge was damaged by an oversized vehicle this weekend.
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.