Veterans across the country have been feeling the impact of the now six-week government shutdown. From paused SNAP benefits and VA services to travel disruptions and missed paychecks, there has been no shortage of serious consequences from this shutdown. But the end appears to be in sight.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the first time since mid-September, the House will be back in session on Wednesday. Members will vote on the Senate’s bill to reopen the government. House Republicans believe they have enough support to pass this, which would reopen the government.  

After 41 days of gridlock, a glimmer of hope has emerged in Washington. For the first time in nearly six weeks, the shutdown’s grip may finally be loosening. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tensions are high following the government funding deal in the Senate where a handful of moderate Democrats joined Republicans and advanced a government funding bill to end the shutdown. The move has triggered a huge response among Democrats in both the house and senate. Some even question if Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D- NY) should still hold his leadership…

As the 39-day government shutdown — now the longest in U.S. history — drags into the weekend, federal workers, travelers, and people across the country continue to bear the brunt of the stalemate. 

Staffing shortages attributed to the government shutdown are grounding flights at more than three-dozen major U.S. airports. If you’re catching a flight this weekend, pack your patience. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For weeks the US military has launched strikes against alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. The White House claims these boats are coming from Venezuela. On Thursday, the Senate recently sunk a war powers resolution that would stop the President from potentially conducting military strikes inside Venezuela without congressional approval. It was a huge test on presidential war powers and congressional oversight. 

The Senate filibuster has existed for centuries, but the president believes it’s time for it to go. Trump told Republican senators at the White House Wednesday morning that it is time to “do what they have to do, and that is terminate the filibuster.” 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For weeks, the Speaker of the House has canceled votes in the House as a way to pressure Senate Democrats to pass their continuing resolution. It has essentially kept the House out of legislative session. There’s been some outspoken Republican voices criticizing this move, but do our local congressional members agree? We asked them.  

After decisive wins by solid margins in several races, Democrats are feeling encouraged by what they view as an early indication — or a bellwether — for next year’s midterms.