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.

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.

Trump to patrol DC with military and law enforcement Thursday night, officials say

President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night, marking his first time on the streets since declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.

More troops to D.C. to support Trump takeover | The D.C. Daily
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More troops are heading to D.C. to support President Trump's federal takeover of the district with several states sending National Guard troops to join the ones already there. Plus, 21 states are suing with USDA after the administration claimed they would cut off SNAP benefits to states who do not hand over personal info of Americans who have used food stamps.

Trump, Putin to meet in Alaska | The D.C. Daily
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President Trump is heading to Alaska for the summit between the U.S. and Russia to possibly lay the groundwork for a peace deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Plus, Trump's federal takeover of D.C. now includes more curfews and a conflict for local police.

DOJ worker fired after allegedly throwing sandwich at federal officer: AG Bondi

A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Trump seeking takeover extension? | The D.C. Daily
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More federal agents are in Washington D.C. as President Trump's takeover of the capital now includes street checkpoints, national guard troops, and more. Plus, a federal appeals court rules Trump can cut billions of dollars of foreign aid after overturning a lower court ruling blocking the cuts.

Man accused of throwing Subway sandwich at federal officer charged with felony assault

D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that a man seen on video throwing a sandwich at a federal officer is now facing federal charges. 

U.S. authorities charge Haitian gang leader "Barbecue" with conspiring to violate sanctions

Haitian gang leader Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier and a U.S. citizen have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions by raising funds for Cherizier's violent criminal enterprise.

Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.