Veterans on honor flight get surprise welcome from Obama
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Korean and Vietnam War veterans arriving in Washington, D.C. were greeted by former President Barack Obama in an unexpected and unforgettable moment ahead of Veterans Day.

Veterans feel the strain as govt shutdown drags on despite Senate deal
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As the Senate passes a bill to end the shutdown, veterans face halted benefits and food insecurity while the House prepares for a critical vote to reopen the government.

Why some Chicago veterans are saying 'no' to President Trump

A number of veterans plan to use Veterans Day to protest the Trump administration sending federal agents to the streets of Chicago.

Sen. Dick Durbin defends vote with Republicans to end government shutdown

Dick Durbin defended his decision to vote to end the longest government shutdown in history, against the wishes of many in his party.

FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

As government shutdown nears end, Durbin face backlash for vote to reopen
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As members of Congress make progress on ending the longest federal government shutdown in history, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin faced criticism for his vote with Republicans to end the standoff.

Rudy Giuliani among several pardoned by President Trump

President Donald Trump has pardoned former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, ex‑chief of staff Mark Meadows and several others accused of supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to the Justice Department.

Senate reaches deal to end govt shutdown after rare weekend session
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After 40 days of gridlock, the Senate advances a bipartisan plan to reopen the government, but Democrats remain divided over the compromises made.

50-year mortgage: Housing director calls Trump’s idea ‘complete game changer’

President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.