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Federal government begins new fiscal year in deep budget deficit

Uncle Sam's income dipped and spending rose in October as the federal government started off fiscal 2027 just as it ended 2026 -- deep in the red.

Seen, Heard & Whispered: Keep Guard in D.C., Muslim interns, DOJ lawyer booted from case

The very day last month that the District of Columbia was arguing in a federal appeals court against President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to help protect the city, David Michael captured a daylight shooting on his patio cam at his LeDroit Park home.

Hakeem Jeffries backs return of proxy voting when Democrats take over, rewrite House rules

House Democrats are eyeing changes to how the chamber operates when their colossal majority takes control next Congress.

U.S. returns over $12 billion in oil proceeds to Venezuela since Maduro’s ouster, report says

The Trump administration says it has returned more than $12 billion, or almost 99%, of the revenue obtained from the sales of Venezuelan oil since it ousted then-President Nicolas Maduro in January.

Trump calls for Senate GOP to move Reconciliation 3.0 ‘immediately’

President Trump Thursday called on the Republicans' Senate leaders to take swift action on the $350 billion reconciliation package.

Kennedy accuses Democrat on Senate panel of making Americans ‘sickest people in the world’

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed Tuesday with Senate Democrats over the Trump administration's push to eliminate "waste, fraud, and abuse" at federal health agencies.

Republicans balk at price of Trump’s border wall

Senate Republicans cast doubt Tuesday on President Trump's request for $46 billion in new border wall money, saying that would be enough to cover the U.S.-Mexico border more than two times over.

Senate will try to block California vehicle standards that would phase out gas-powered cars

The U.S. Senate will move this week to block California from enforcing a series of vehicle emissions standards that are tougher than the federal government's, including first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

David Bozell takes over Media Research Center as dad Brent becomes ambassador to South Africa

Media Research Center founder and President Brent Bozell III is stepping down after nearly 40 years to become President Trump's ambassador to South Africa.

Marco Rubio defends Trump foreign policy, spars with Senate Democrats

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic senators clashed Tuesday over the Trump administration's foreign policies, ranging from Ukraine and Russia to the Middle East, Latin America, the slashing of the U.S. foreign assistance budget and refugee admissions.

For subscribers only — Court Watch: Birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions

Thank you for being a valued subscriber to The Washington Times. We appreciate your support for honest, in-depth journalism and hope you enjoy this exclusive conversation on the U.S. Supreme Court and "birthright citizenship" with Washington Times legal affairs reporter Alex Swoyer and Washington Times senior reporter and editor, Stephen Dinan.

Trump slams ‘grandstander’ Rep. Massie for opposing his massive agenda bill

President Trump accused Rep. Thomas Massie of grandstanding with opposition to his "big, beautiful bill" and said voters should punish him.

Senate GOP vows vote to end Biden EPA waiver granted to push drivers to EV cars

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and several other top GOP senators Tuesday pledged to vote to nix California's Clean Air Act emissions waiver.

US awaits Putin ceasefire proposal after Trump phone call, Rubio says

The U.S. is awaiting a proposal from Vladimir Putin that may lead to a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Secretary Marco Rubio announced Tuesday.

Biden’s ‘last known’ prostate cancer screening was over a decade ago, as questions mount over diagnosis

Questions arise about President Biden's prostate cancer as his last PSA test was in 2014. The cancer, with a Gleason score of 9, has metastasized to the bone.

Trump administration revives English language requirement for truck drivers

The Trump administration is enforcing an English language law for truck drivers, citing safety concerns. Transportation Secretary Duffy emphasizes need for English proficiency.

ICE captures illegal immigrant wanted for allegedly killing mother in DUI crash

ICE captures Ecuadorian illegal immigrant German Adriano Llangari Inga, charged with vehicular homicide in Minnesota, amid controversy over sanctuary policies.

Republican governors say they ‘stand united’ in support of Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’

GOP governors unite to support Trump's "one big, beautiful bill," aiming to advance his agenda on tax cuts and energy. The bill's passage remains uncertain.

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