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The 2025 U.S. government shutdown, by the numbers 11/13/2025 08:55am • ▶ Watch Video: Johnson says on Saturday "things are going to become very dark" when shutdown SNAP lapse begins Washington — The longest government shutdown in modern U.S. history came to a close Wednesday night when President Trump signed a bill to f Powerful politicians will be in jail by Christmas for corruption scandal, Philippine president says 11/13/2025 06:34am • MANILA, Philippines (AP) ��� Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday that many of at least 37 powerful senators, members of Congress and wealthy businesspeople implicated in a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects would be locked up in jail by Christmas, as he t Things to do in the DC area: Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine, Mezcal With Friends ��� and more! 11/13/2025 05:15am • An exceptional food and wine experience is uniting with philanthropy at the Four Seasons in D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood this week. The fourth annual Four Seasons D.C. Wine & Dine event spans two days with a cocktail reception and a seated dinner with the goal to benefit cancer research at Med President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption 11/12/2025 11:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. The shutd A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration 11/12/2025 10:46pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The longest government shutdown in history has come to an end, with almost no one happy with the final result. Democrats didn't get the health insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. And Republicans, who control the levers of power in Washington, didn't esc The Latest: Longest government shutdown in US history ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding bill 11/12/2025 10:38pm • President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. Before signing the legislation, Ex-aide to California governor indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary 11/12/2025 10:00pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ��� A former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra. Dana Williamson was arrested and appeared in court Wednesday in Sacrame Nevada governor calls special session to consider criminal reform, other proposals 11/12/2025 09:45pm • CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) ��� Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has called lawmakers back for a special session to consider a long list of legislation, including a sweeping criminal reform proposal and a plan to bring film studios to Southern Nevada. The Republican governor announced the special session Wednes MLB GMs focus on 2026 season despite looming CBA talks 11/12/2025 07:17pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) ��� Baseball's general managers are meeting in Las Vegas this week, and negotiations over the collective bargaining agreement are hanging in the background of their team-building conversations. The GMs are well aware of what could be coming, but when it comes to roster construction, t DC Council member's Anacostia River boat tour highlights importance of 'bottle bill' 11/12/2025 07:06pm • Ward 1 D.C. Council member Brianne Nadeau took activists and others along for a boat ride on the Anacostia River on Wednesday to illustrate the need for legislation she has introduced, which she says will result in less trash in the river. Launching from the boat ramp at Anacostia Park, the t The Pros and Cons Seller Financing 11/12/2025 07:00pm • If you're having trouble qualifying for a traditional mortgage loan, you have other options. One solution could be to finance a loan through the home's seller, negotiating an agreement to pay them the money that ordinarily would go to the bank. Although this type of financing can be quicker than the What to Know About Financial Advisor Fees and Costs 11/12/2025 07:00pm • Harris Poll's 2024 "Americans and Billionaires Survey" found that 6 in 10 Americans hope to achieve great wealth in their lifetime. Many see entrepreneurship (42%) and stock investing (39%) as the fastest paths to wealth. In addition, 57% of Americans believe that advances in artificial intelligence Pennsylvania ends budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate 11/12/2025 06:51pm • HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) ��� Billions of dollars for Pennsylvania���s public schools and social services could soon start flowing after four-plus months of delay, as lawmakers on Wednesday approved key elements of a roughly $50 billion spending plan to break the state���s budget impasse. A concession to These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom 11/12/2025 06:22pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump says his $300 million White House ballroom will be paid for ���100% by me and some friends of mine.��� The White House released a list of 37 donors, including crypto billionaires, charitable organizations, sports team owners, powerful financiers, tech and Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote 11/12/2025 06:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father. Grijalva was sworn in by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Wednesday sh