Congress

Hegseth’s Jet Declares an Emergency and Diverts to the UK

WASHINGTON- A military jet carrying Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was forced to divert to the United Kingdom on Wednesday after its windshield cracked mid-flight, the second such failure this year involving a

October 16, 2025

Congress·National

Smithsonian Museums to Stay Open Through Oct. 11 Despite Federal Shutdown

Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will remain open to the public during the federal government shutdown by relying on prior-year funds, officials announced Thursday. The institution said it will

October 3, 2025

Congress·Culture·DC·Local·Museums·National·Trump

Federal Agencies’ Websites Turn Into Political Blame Machines

WASHINGTON – When the federal government slipped into a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, most Americans expected the usual notices: warnings that services would be delayed, that inquiries would go unanswered until

October 2, 2025

Congress·National·Trump

Vance Blames Democrats for Shutdown, Calls for Immediate Reopening of Government

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday sharply criticized congressional Democrats over the ongoing government shutdown, arguing that they had prioritized “health care for illegal aliens” over essential services for American citizens. “The

October 1, 2025

Congress·National·Trump