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Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines looming

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2 years ago

January 7, 2024

Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines looming

Congress returns to Capitol Hill on Monday with just 11 days before another government shutdown deadline, and with little movement on the key issues that have snarled budget negotiations for months.

On Friday, White House budget director Shalanda Young told reporters that she is not optimistic about the possibility of avoiding at least a partial government shutdown. A funding extension for four appropriations areas — Agriculture, Energy and Water Development; Veterans Affairs; and Housing and Urban Development — is set to run out on Jan. 19.

Of those, VA would be the least impacted, because Congress in 2022 approved advanced funding through fall 2024 for most medical and benefits operations. A few thousand employees would still be furloughed, however.

The rest of federal agency operations — including the Defense Department — will see its funding run out on Feb. 2. Without a budget deal by then, hundreds of thousands of federal workers would be furloughed, military paychecks would be delayed and countless offices would be forced to shutter until an appropriations deal is reached.

Wednesday, Jan. 10

House Homeland Security — 10 a.m. — 310 Cannon
Mayorkas impeachment
The committee will discuss impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

House Natural Resources — 10:15 a.m. — 1324 Longworth
National Park Service
Park Service officials will discuss maintenance backlogs within the agency.

Thursday, Jan. 11

House Veterans’ Affairs — 10 a.m. — 360 Cannon
VA rural access
Department officials will discuss outreach efforts to rural veterans.

House Oversight — 10 a.m. — 2154 Rayburn
Military ideologies
Outside experts will testify on political ideologies in the military.

House Financial Services — 10 a.m. — 2128 Rayburn
Federal Housing Administration
Department of Housing and Urban Development officials will testify on Federal Housing Administration programs.

Senate Homeland Security — 10 a.m. — 562 Dirksen
Artificial Intelligence
Homeland Security officials will discuss the use of artificial intelligence in government services.

House Foreign Affairs — 2 p.m. — Visitors Center H-210
Afghanistan
State Department officials will testify on the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.

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US Park Police officer shot in Washington, DC

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3 hours ago

March 23, 2026

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US Park Police officer shot in Washington, DC

A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in Washington, D.C., while on duty, according to a statement from the agency.

Park Police said the officer was shot at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in Southeast Washington on Queens Stroll Pl.

The officer has been transported to a local hospital, officials said.

The circumstances of the shooting are unclear. A Park Police spokesperson told ABC News the officer has non-life-threatening injuries.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that she has spoken to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll and was briefed on the shooting.

“Please pray for the officer’s recovery,” the attorney general said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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Exhibition Game in Washington, D.C.

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March 23, 2026

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Photo by Sol Tucker/TalkNats The Washington Nationals have an exhibition game at Nationals Park against Baltimore as part of their home-and-road 2-game series with the Orioles. This is the final warm-up against another team before Opening Day in two days … Continue reading →

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Storm Team4 Forecast: Chance of severe storms before cooler Monday

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1 day ago

March 22, 2026

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Storm Team4 Forecast: Chance of severe storms before cooler Monday

4 things to know about the weather:

Storms overnight, severe chance
Cooler Monday
Clouds to start, then sunshine tomorrow
Cold next few mornings

After a very warm afternoon, there is a cold front that is approaching. The front will move through the area tonight, sparking showers and storms, then delivering colder air for the start of the new workweek.

There is a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for our counties to the far northwest, including Maryland counties Washington, Allegany and Garrett, and a portion of Morgan county in West Virginia. The watch is until 10 p.m. Sunday.

There is a chance for storms to be severe tonight, including the risk of damaging winds and hail. The risk decreases through the night as the storms move south and east with the front. The storms may be noisy tonight with thunder, heavy rain, and hail. Expect drier conditions after sunrise tomorrow.

Do not forget your jacket Monday. The cooler air behind the front keeps the area in the 50s all day. Lows will drop into the 30s Monday night.

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