Government shutdown enters day 15 as Senate vote fails, frustration grows

The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its third week, with no deal in sight after the Senate once again failed to advance a spending plan Tuesday night. 

IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know

Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?

FAA issues ground delays for multiple Northeast airports amid Nor'easter storm

Multiple northeastern U.S. airports are under traffic restrictions Sunday as the FAA imposes ground delay programs amid poor weather conditions.

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. 

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.

Barron Trump moves into White House for NYU sophomore year: reports

The youngest son of President Donald Trump, Barron Trump, has reportedly moved into the White House for his sophomore year at New York University. Barron Trump spent his freshman year at NYU's New York City campus, but is now taking classes at the University's Washington D.C. campus to be able to live with his parents.

Man on scooter spits on 2 National Guard members in Washington DC: FBI says

A man has been arrested and charged with a felony after police say he spat on two members of the National Guard at Union Station in Washington D.C.

Virginia judge tosses DOJ lawsuit against Maryland judges over immigration case handling

A Virginia federal judge has dismissed an unusual lawsuit between the Trump administration and federal judges in Maryland over an order that blocks the immediate removal of any detained immigrant who requests a court hearing.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia offered deportation to Costa Rica for guilty plea: court documents

In a new legal filing, lawyers for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia claim the government is engaging in a "coordinated effort" to force their client into a guilty plea. The Maryland man, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, was just released from jail on Friday after months of turmoil.

LIVE BLOG: Trump visits federal law enforcement officers in DC

President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C. on the heels of declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.

DC man wanted for rape charge at Penn State Abington campus

Officials are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted for a rape on the Abington campus of the University of Pennsylvania State nearly a year ago. 

Federal takeover in D.C. leads to more than 240 arrests, 38 firearms seized

A White House official has today revealed that more than 240 arrests have been made in the district since President Donald Trump's federal takeover began.

West Virginia National Guard to deploy to DC to support Trump's federal takeover

The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) has been directed by Governor Patrick Morrisey to support President Trump’s federal takeover by deploying troops to Washington, D.C., at the request of the Trump administration.