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FILE PHOTO: A view of the dome of the U.S. Capitol building, during a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on a stopgap spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown that would otherwise begin October 1, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. U.S., September 19, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo
Dec 17, 2025

US House Republicans block move for quick vote on health subsidy extension

WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – An expanded U.S. federal healthcare subsidy that grew out of the pandemic looked all but certain to expire on December 31, as Republicans on Wednesday blocked a last-ditch effort by Democrats to maintain it. By a vote of 204-203, the House voted to stop the last-minute move by Democrats, aided […]

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Dec 5, 2025

GMU law school dean leaving at end of academic year

After making accusations against George Mason University's president in congressional testimony in August, the dean of Mason's Scalia Law School is leaving at the end of the academic year.

Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice
Nov 13, 2025

Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice

Federal workers express relief and frustration as the record 43-day shutdown ends, ensuring back pay after weeks without paychecks.

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
Nov 13, 2025

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Trump signs bill to end the 43-day government shutdown after Congress passes funding measure amid partisan clashes.

House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
Nov 12, 2025

House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for […]

House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away
Nov 12, 2025

House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away

House lawmakers return after eight weeks to vote on a bill to end the 43-day federal government shutdown and restore funding.

Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal
Nov 10, 2025

Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal

Speaker Mike Johnson urges House return as Senate advances bill to end the 40-day government shutdown after key Democrats switch.

Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
Nov 10, 2025

Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown

The Senate moves toward ending the government shutdown after Democrats agree to a compromise on health care subsidies.

George Mason president resists federal pressure
Nov 6, 2025

GOP House Judiciary report accuses GMU president of lying to Congress

A staff report produced by Republican U.S. House of Representatives members on the Judiciary Committee accuses George Mason University President Gregory Washington of lying to Congress in his testimony about alleged racial discrimination in the university's hiring practices.

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights
Oct 24, 2025

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

Flight delays spiked nationwide as the government shutdown forces unpaid air traffic controllers to work under mounting stress.

Virginia Democrats will try to reshape US House districts in counter to Trump’s redistricting push
Oct 24, 2025

Virginia Democrats will try to reshape US House districts in counter to Trump’s redistricting push

Virginia Democrats plan to redraw U.S. House districts to gain seats and counter Trump-backed GOP redistricting in key states.

Shutdown fight renews debate over health subsidies
Oct 23, 2025

Shutdown fight renews debate over health subsidies

As the government shutdown drags on, Democrats and Republicans clash over extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.

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