Our conversation on DC News Now's Sunrise on The Hill with a former House staffer, discussing what it's like to work on Capitol Hill during a government shutdown: youtube.com/watch?v=edswJX…

The government shutdown's impact on air travel is now hitting DCA. Departing flights at Reagan National Airport are currently delayed by an average of 31 minutes due to staffing, per FAA. DC News Now The Hill

NOW: members of Maryland & Virginia’s congressional delegation are holding a press conference w/ federal workers. They are calling for the Trump administration to “stop attacking federal employees,” as thousands have been laid off during gov’t shutdown. DC News Now The Hill

Air safety reforms gain momentum after deadly midair collision, as victims’ family members push for change dcnewsnow.com/sunrise-on-the…

#BREAKING: Ghazala Hashmi wins Virginia lt. governor’s race, will be first Muslim woman in statewide office trib.al/qNOI76K

#BREAKING-- The Associated Press said that Democrat Abigail Spanberger has defeated her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, in the Virginia governor's race. 🔗:dcnewsnow.com/virginia-gover…

BREAKING: Supreme Court declines to revisit same-sex marriage ruling

Senate sends government shutdown deal to House; President Trump to salute vets at Arlington. Follow live: trib.al/CDizlYz

It has been the honor of my life to be your Mayor. Together, we have built a legacy of success of which I am intensely proud. With a grateful heart, I am announcing that I will not seek a fourth term. For the next 12 months, let's run through the tape and keep winning for DC.

A statement from West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, who says two National Guard members have been killed in a shooting in DC. DC News Now The Hill

An update from Governor Patrick Morrisey: "We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information."

Update from DC police, Mayor Bowser, and FBI Dir. Kash Patel: - 2 National Guard members are in critical condition - Only 1 suspect, in custody & at hospital - Lone gunman "ambushed" two Guard members - No confirmed motive, yet - Guard members who were shot were armed

Councilmember Janeese Lewis George's announcement comes less than a week after Mayor Bowser announced she's not running for re-election: DC News Now The Hill

There are more National Guard members on DC streets than at any other point this year. Since the shooting of two Guard members, we've seen an increase in Guard members sent from other states (SC, IN, OK). Now, nearly 7 of every 10 is from out-of-state. DC News Now The Hill

From The Hill/Zach Schonfeld: Judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody thehill.com/regulation/cou…

“I stand before you as a free man. And I want you to remember me this way” - Kilmar Abrego Garcia spoke a few mins ago to people at a rally in Baltimore before going in for a hearing. DC News Now

What to know about the "large scale" US strike on Venezuela trib.al/2Ld0XI0

TRUMP says the US will run Venezuela: "We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition."

With his term ending on Saturday, what does Governor Glenn Youngkin (Governor Abigail Spanberger) regret from his time in office? He says it's not being able to get a deal done to build an arena in NOVA for the Washington Wizards and Capitals. More from my interview with Youngkin tomorrow on

Good morning! The snow has arrived in Washington, DC. We’ll be live on the air at DC News Now from 6am until noon bringing you the latest as conditions change throughout the DMV. Have photos to share of the snow in your neighborhood? Do it here: DCNewsNow.com/reportit