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In a letter to congressional leaders obtained by NBC News, music stars like Aerosmith, Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion, Gloria Estefan, James Taylor, Jelly Roll, Lil Jon, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Mariah Carey argue they are missing out on potentially billions of dollars of royalties they feel they are entitled to and want radio stations to pay them.

President Trump announced Sunday night on his Truth Social site that the government would stop minting the one-cent coin to cut costs.

Though the timing is uncertain on when any of these proposals could surface, it could be as early as this spring.

In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said Republicans “should not count on” having Democratic votes to fund the government.

Legislation proposed by two Republican members of Congress would strip the D.C. government of its powers – including the mayor and D.C. Council.

The current stopgap measure lasts through March 14. After that, without congressional action, there would be a partial government shutdown.

Two Republican members of congress have proposed legislation to strip the D.C. government of its powers – including the mayor and D.C. Council. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

A spokesman for McConnell said the 82-year-old senator is “fine” and using a wheelchair “purely as a precautionary measure.”

The D.C. Council voted unanimously to accept the extension of the lease for the RFK Stadium site approved by Congresss and former President Joe Biden, clearing the way for the District to begin long-term planning for the 174 acres along the Anacostia River. The vote allows Mayor Muriel Bowser to move forward with negotiations with the Washington Commanders on bringing…

Republicans voted together to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health secretary nomination, while Democrats were opposed at a committee vote Tuesday morning.

Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, said Monday he’s placing a “blanket hold” on President Donald Trump’s nominees for the State Department, slowing down his hopes of quickly installing personnel in key positions.

GOP Rep. Rich McCormick suggested some children should be working instead of receiving free lunch.

In light of President Donald Trump’s executive action declaring that there are only two genders, Congress’ first openly transgender Congresswoman Sarah McBride reacts.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who is known for his ultra-casual style, wore a hoodie and gym shorts to the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine expected to appoint Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Vance’s Senate seat

The Supreme Court upheld a law passed by Congress in April 2024 saying that TikTok’s owner ByteDance must sell the app, or see it banned. Here’s how two DMV area creators say a ban will change their lives.

The heated exchange took place during a discussion of civil rights and transgender rights at a House Oversight Committee meeting.

The House passed legislation Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools and institutions receiving federal funds.

Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee he should be the next secretary of defense.

News4’s Juliana Valencia reports on one of the most important social media cases from outside the Supreme Court.