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Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

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Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

Senators struggle to find a way forward as government shutdown enters ninth day

Senators struggle to find a way forward as government shutdown enters ninth day

Federal government shutdown grinds into a week two as tempers flare at the Capitol

Federal government shutdown grinds into a week two as tempers flare at the Capitol

Frustrated federal workers’ unions call for end to government shutdown

Frustrated federal workers’ unions call for end to government shutdown

Analysis: Shutdown strains US national security as weak links start to fail

Analysis: Shutdown strains US national security as weak links start to fail

RFK: A look back at a stadium’s ecstatic, disappointing, odd, historic and stomach-turning moments

RFK: A look back at a stadium’s ecstatic, disappointing, odd, historic and stomach-turning moments

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DC delegate race draws serious contenders for first time since 1971

DC delegate race draws serious contenders for first time since 1971

Unions ask judge to block immediate firings of federal workers, which White House said could begin Monday

Unions ask judge to block immediate firings of federal workers, which White House said could begin Monday

The federal government is shut down, but DC is still open

The federal government is shut down, but DC is still open

The U.S. Capitol dome and a traffic turn signal are seen from Pennsylvania Avenue, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Washington.

October 2

PHOTOS: Government shutdown has impacts felt nationwide

Abigail Spanberger calls threat of mass layoffs during shutdown an ‘egregious attack on Virginians’

Abigail Spanberger calls threat of mass layoffs during shutdown an ‘egregious attack on Virginians’

Democrats embrace a shutdown fight in a rare moment of unity against Trump

Democrats embrace a shutdown fight in a rare moment of unity against Trump

Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate

Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate

Health care at the heart of Capitol Hill standoff as shutdown looms

Health care at the heart of Capitol Hill standoff as shutdown looms

FAQ: What you need to know about a government shutdown

FAQ: What you need to know about a government shutdown

Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown

Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown

Shutdown looms over DC region: Expert warns of unprecedented local impact

Shutdown looms over DC region: Expert warns of unprecedented local impact

How should federal employees prepare for a potential government shutdown?

How should federal employees prepare for a potential government shutdown?

Va. Rep. Walkinshaw: Mass firing threat an ‘amateurish attempt to negotiate’ amid looming shutdown

Va. Rep. Walkinshaw: Mass firing threat an ‘amateurish attempt to negotiate’ amid looming shutdown

Trump to meet with Democratic leaders over government shutdown

Trump to meet with Democratic leaders over government shutdown

DC Council member Robert White says he will bring ‘fire’ and ‘energy’ to DC Congress seat

DC Council member Robert White says he will bring ‘fire’ and ‘energy’ to DC Congress seat

A Senate bill seeks to restore collective bargaining for a huge swath of federal workers

A Senate bill seeks to restore collective bargaining for a huge swath of federal workers

House approves DC crime bills involving police chases and judges

House approves DC crime bills involving police chases and judges

How divided are we? Not as far apart as we think, says Braver Angels CEO

How divided are we? Not as far apart as we think, says Braver Angels CEO

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