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What's in the legislation to end the federal government shutdown

Government Shutdown

Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say

A woman looks at her phone while walking past the US Capitol building on the first day of the government shutdown Oct. 1, 2025, in Washington, DC. The US government began shutting down after midnight on October 1 as lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Help and assistance programs for furloughed federal workers in the DC region

Government Shutdown Food Aid

The timeline for SNAP benefits remains uncertain, even as the government is set to reopen

DC Council member shows why her ‘bottle bill’ is needed with a boat tour

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GWU museum celebrates century of preserving some of ‘the most precious objects people owned’

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What to expect at the DC Holiday Market in Dupont Circle this year

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Kosi Ukiwe of McDonough High School is garnering attention from college recruiters

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More Prince George’s County municipalities deploy stop sign cameras

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

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Pet of the Week: Meet Crumpet, a big playful pup

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Trump honors America's veterans in remarks at Arlington National Cemetery

Veterans honor those they served with at DC’s WW2 Memorial

Montgomery County pushing to get more locally grown food on your plate

No need for SmarTrip card, new payment coming to Metrobus

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DC-area travelers face frustration as FAA increases flight cuts

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What is a SIM farm? And how could it threaten American security?

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These DC landmarks have ties to the construction of the city itself

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Lady veterans steal the show in sequins

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DNA leads to suspect in 1998 rape and killing of nurse at Maryland hospital

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The pivotal moments from the Commanders’ 44-22 loss to the Lions

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Montgomery Co. vineyard gets top marks on its scenic setting

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What’s behind Stafford County's Democratic flip?

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WATCH: Funeral services conservationist Jane Goodall held Wednesday in DC

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MotorWeek at 45: The show that taught America how to buy a car (and still does)

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Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear

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This restaurant may be adding chicken and waffles to its menu

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GWU museum celebrates century of preserving 'the most precious objects people owned'

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Election 2026 Virginia Congress

Former Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia launches her comeback bid to the House

A new C2 era dawns – thanks to F1 racing

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Your breath could show if you’re prone to cancer; Portable ‘sniffer on a chip’ would help monitor health at home

President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gesture as they meet delegations at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Saudis to host investment summit in DC's Kennedy Center during crown prince's visit, sources say

Mega Millions Jackpot

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $965 million for Friday’s drawing

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Northern Lights visible over DC area for the next few nights

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Over 30 holiday markets in the DC area, mapped

Prince William schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 6, officially launching the division's food pantry pilot program.

'Prince William is the model': School system launches in-demand food pantry program

A variety of General Mills Hamburger Helper and Tuna Helper appear on a shelf at a grocery story in Waterbury, Vt. on Dec. 7, 2021. Boxed foods became popular in the 1970s as more women entered the work force. They are relatively cheap, last a long time on shelves. (AP Photo/Carolyn Lessard)

Hamburger Helper sales surge as budgets tighten

Federal Enforcement Chicago Shooting

ACLU of Virginia wins freedom for two brothers detained by ICE

Reenactors fire cannons at Mount Vernon.

Virginia offers a passport to the past during the nation's semiquincentennial

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Montgomery Co. middle school student injured by ‘metal object’ undergoing physical therapy

Government Shutdown

WATCH: Airport disruptions most likely continues post shutdown and other Top Local Headlines

County News

The DC-area coach proving tennis is ‘for everyone’ with inclusive programming

WATCH: Montgomery County Council member confronted by apparent ICE agents

DC Council member’s Anacostia River boat tour highlights importance of ‘bottle bill’

Six children sickened by drug-laced food at DC’s Kramer Middle School

Potomac River gets a ‘B’ for water quality for 5th year in a row

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Player of the Week: McDonough High’s Kosi Ukiwe dominates in Rams' playoff win

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These obscure DC landmarks off Rock Creek Parkway have ties to the construction of the city itself

Melba Moore

Singer Melba Moore joins WTOP to dish on her Broadway career, hit records and new memoir

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APTOPIX Death of the Penny

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WATCH: Funeral services conservationist Jane Goodall held Wednesday in DC

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo discusses his future

PHOTO GALLERIES

Photo shows an aurora in the skies of Nelson County, Virginia, Tuesday night.

PHOTOS: Amazing auroras dance across DC region

PHOTOS: Veterans Day celebrations around the DC area

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2025 Pets of the Week

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No need for SmarTrip card, new payment coming to Metrobus

Business & Finance

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Fairfax Co. high schooler warns seniors about online financial scams

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Infant Botulism Formula Recall

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

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