Pandas and the government shutdown
The National Zoo is holding a series of panda-themed events to commemorate the departure of its only three pandas. But the looming government shutdown is threatening to spoil the party.
Politics & Government
House Republicans try to refocus government shutdown on immigration
Government funding runs out at the end of the day on Saturday. House Republicans are trying to reframe the spending fight as a battle over the border, not a war within their own party.
House holds first Biden impeachment hearing
House Republicans hold their first hearing on their justification for a possible impeachment of President Biden.
Hawaii's power companies face questions in congress on deadly Maui fire
The head of Hawaii's power company and other officials are answering questions at a Congressional hearing about the causes of the Maui fire that killed at least 97 people.
Black leader and activist continue to push for student debt cancelation
Though the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Biden's plan for broad-based student loan relief, Black political leaders and activists continue their fight for debt cancelation.
Ending reign as speaker, North Carolina Rep. Tim Moore won't run for House seat in '24, either
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, who's already said that his record fifth two-year term leading the chamber would be his last, confirmed Thursday that he won't run for reelection to his House seat in 2024, either.
Suit yourselves: The Senate formalizes a dress code just days after ditching it
Backlash ensued after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer moved to relax its informal dress code last week. On Wednesday, lawmakers voted unanimously to codify business casual on the Senate floor.
Feds offer students new protections against programs that lead to high debt, low pay
The Biden administration is cracking down on for-profit college programs that don't adequately prepare graduates for gainful employment and leave them with unaffordable loans.
Greensboro seeks input on long-range plan to become 'car-optional' city
Greensboro city leaders have introduced several proposals for a long-range public transit plan called GoBORO. The goal is to make Greensboro a car-optional city by 2045.
Biden is talking about democracy as he aims for a split-screen moment with the GOP
President Biden's latest speech on democracy comes the day after the Republican debate, as a government shutdown looms and as House Republicans hold an impeachment inquiry hearing.