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The deal to transfer the decaying RFK stadium site to D.C. appeared dead, but it was passed at the last minute. The impact of the deal is massive for the District. News4’s Mark Segraves explains why and what’s next.

The passage early Saturday comes after a provision to transfer control of the land from the federal government to D.C. was removed from Congress’ slimmed-down, short-term spending bill as lawmakers raced to pass it before a government shutdown.

Another funding bill. A debt limit extension. Major party-line bills on immigration and taxes. Nominations. Trump tried to push Congress to take the debt ceiling off his plate but failed.

The House passed a short-term government spending plan that will keep the federal government operating until March 14, 2025.

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday expressed confidence there won’t be a government shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Saturday that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved a temporary funding plan just past the deadline and refused President-elect Donald Trump’s core debt demands in the package.

A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown. The removal of that part of the bill is a loss for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, who...

The continuing resolution revised by Republicans did not include the deal to give D.C. control of the RFK Stadium site. News4’s Derrick Ward spoke with Mayor Muriel Bowser amid the uncertainty as D.C. prepares to redesign another sports venue.

The debt ceiling, sometimes referred to as the debt limit, is the total amount of money that the United States government is authorized to borrow to meet its existing legal obligations.

The House rejected a bill Thursday to keep the government funded temporarily, after Republican leaders reneged on an earlier bipartisan deal and made modifications to appease President-elect Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk and an internal GOP revolt.

What is the debt ceiling, also known as the debt limit, and how is it tied to government spending? And why would it be such a catastrophe for the U.S. to default on its debt? Here’s what to know.

President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate — days before a deadline when federal funding runs out.

The House has passed legislation requiring more oversight of youth residential treatment facilities.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments next month over the constitutionality of the federal law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese parent company doesn’t sell it.

The House Ethics Committee has voted to publicly release its findings following a multi-year investigation into alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use by former congressman Matt Gaetz, R-Florida.

A bill that would avert a government shutdown would hand control of the RFK Stadium site to D.C. and fund the construction of a new Key Bridge in Baltimore.

News4’s Joseph Olmo looks at Congress’ latest negotiations to avert a shutdown and a funding bill that includes projects important to D.C. and Maryland lawmakers.

The committee’s yearslong investigation included looking into allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use against Gaetz.

A new step toward the Washington Commanders’ possible return to D.C. as a bill to transfer the RFK Stadium site to the District is in the continuing resolution in Congress. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

Government funding expires when the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. on December 21.