The Senate just voted to avoid a shutdown with a bill that cuts non-defense spending by $13 billion
Senate Democrats decided not to block a GOP-led funding bill, which many have said fails to do enough to rein in Elon Musk's ...
Senate budget vote to avoid shutdown could devastate residents in Washington, DC
Washington, D.C., is in budget limbo ahead of budget cuts on Capitol Hill as the Senate prepares to vote on funding to keep ...
Congress poised to force $1B cut to local DC budget, surprising many lawmakers
Congress is poised to pass a President Trump-endorsed funding bill this week that D.C. officials warn would lead to a $1 ...
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When Will the Senate Democrats Ever Learn?
Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown up his hands and said he will oppose a GOP-triggered government shutdown. That means he’s ...
DC faces $1 billion in budget cuts, with Black communities set to bear the heavy burdens if Congress approves deal
D.C. is bracing for $1 billion in budget cuts that will impact all residents, but Black communities stand to be hit the ...
Senate Democrats accuse DC US Attorney Ed Martin of abusing power, call for his suspension
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are requesting an investigation into D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin by the group ...
D.C.’s hopes lie in Senate as residents, officials push to avert $1B hit
A possible Democratic proposal boosted D.C.’s hopes of avoiding potential layoffs but also inched the nation closer to a ...
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill To Protect Washington D.C. From House GOP Budget Slash
“This legislation will make sure that we take care of the residents of the District,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said from the floor Friday afternoon. “It will support law ...
Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren't made before crash
Pilots have long worried about the congested and complex airspace around the airport near the heart of the capital, where ...
Trump Signs Budget Appropriations Bill Into Law, Says White House
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, on the day he signs executive orders, at the White House in Washington ...