A shelter for victims of domestic violence in the District is facing the prospect of closure if they can't make up the budget shortfall caused by the government shutdown.

House lawmakers voted to give federal workers paychecks during the government shutdown, but lawmakers are unsure what the next steps are in resolving the political gridlock.

As the government shutdown progresses, federal employees have taken to being placed into "essential" and "nonessential" categories. Max Stier of the Partnership for Public Service explains why this is a mistake.

The Head Start preschool program was slashed by sequestration — and now the government shutdown means some Head Start centers will face more cuts.

Despite the federal shutdown, city workers are still hard at work — for now, anyway...

From the roller coaster ride of the government shutdown to a woman who teaches aerobatics in the sky, we take a look at "ups and downs."

Mayor Vincent Gray took a gamble in designating all District employees as essential during the government shutdown, and so far it appears to have paid off for the city.

President Barack Obama will be visiting Maryland tomorrow to check in with Rockville's M. Luis Construction, one of uncounted businesses that stand to suffer from the budget stalemate.

Furloughed federal government workers in Virginia may have free time to enjoy the great fall weather, but the shutdown is keeping them from legally using the popular Mt. Vernon Trail.

The government shutdown has been bad news for campers, surfers and others hoping to enjoy Assateague Island before the weather gets too cold.