The US government shutdown has entered its third week, with Republican and Democratic politicians no closer to an agreement on how to resolve an ongoing budget dispute. It means that some, but not all ...

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...

The Senate for a tenth time Thursday rejected a GOP-backed measure to reopen the government, blocking the funding bill from moving forward with no new supporters, indicating negotiations remain at a ...

Listen to WTOP Traffic on the 8s for the latest impact on the roadway. Several people were hurt after a large scrap metal debris pile caught fire in Lorton, Virginia, leading police to shut down Route ...