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.
Will USPS be affected by a government shutdown?
The U.S. Postal Service would not be affected by a government shutdown.
Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein removed from National Mall after less than a day
A statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared briefly on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., before being removed by U.S. Park Police.
Trump replaces Biden portrait with autopen in Presidential Walk of Fame
President Donald Trump unveiled a new Presidential Walk of Fame at the White House, featuring portraits of every past president except Joe Biden.
Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall
A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall this week, put up by an anonymous group to mark “Friendship Month."
Trump laser pointer incident: Man arrested for allegedly aiming beam at Marine One
A man has been arrested on a federal charge after allegedly aiming a laser pointer at Marine One while President Donald Trump was aboard, according to a court filing released Monday.
Ex-CDC chief warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health
Susan Monarez testified at a Wednesday hearing about disagreements with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine policies and losing her job at the CDC weeks later.
Entire US Constitution on display in DC for first time ever: Here's when
The entire U.S. Constitution will be on display at the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C., for two weeks.
Patel questioned in Senate hearing over Charlie Kirk murder
The FBI director is facing questioning Tuesday over his handling of the Charlie Kirk murder investigation and the firing of several FBI agents.
Trump administration seeks $58 million to boost security after Kirk shooting
The administration’s funding request to enhance security for lawmakers would extend through 2027.
Tramell Tillman becomes first Black actor to win Emmy for supporting drama actor
Tramell Tillman has officially made history with his emotional Emmy win on Sunday night.
'Potential bomb threat' at DNC Headquarters, Capitol Police responding
Capitol Police are responding to a “potential bomb threat directed towards the Democratic National Committee.”
Trump dines out at restaurant near White House to promote DC crime crackdown
President Donald Trump had dinner Tuesday night at a seafood restaurant near the White House, promoting his deployment of the National Guard and federalizing the police force in an effort to crack down on crime in the nation's capital.
Eating radioactive shrimp could turn you into an alien, US senator claims
A U.S. senator from Louisiana has a dire warning for people who eat “radioactive,” imported shrimp: You could end up looking like the alien from the movie “Alien.”
RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies
The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.
'Rolling Ray,' DC influencer Raymond Harper, dead at 28: report
D.C. social media influencer Raymond Harper, known as ‘Rolling Ray,’ has died at age 28, reports say.
Epstein victims say they’ll compile their own list: ‘Stay tuned’
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse say they'll compile their own “list" of high-profile people in Epstein's circle who played a role in abusing and trafficking young girls.
Possible plane wreckage found in Potomac may be from deadly DC crash
Alexandria police are investigating if possible wreckage found recently found in the Potomac River could be tied to the deadly midair collision in DC this past January.