U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy orders SEPTA to implement safety measures after train fires, under emergency action from the Federal Railroad Administration.

Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon criticized Democrat leadership for not passing a clean CR, highlighting bipartisan cooperation in the past and calling for a resolution to the government shutdown.

Robert Jameson, 60, was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for an armed robbery at O'Connor's Liquors in Southeast D.C.

Congressman Brian Babin criticizes Democrats for a potential government shutdown, blaming them for prioritizing their projects over government operations.

Montgomery County Council discusses Expedited Bill 30-25 to ease enforcement procedures for noise complaints regarding gas-powered leaf blowers, and proposes DPA 25-01 to increase senior living units, while also commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Wilmington's Public Works Department has announced street works from Sep 29 to Oct 10, 2025, advising commuters to check daily updates on road closures and use a real-time traffic map for detours.

Montgomery County Council will discuss Zoning Text Amendment 25-09, MCPS background check backlog, CIP Spending Guidelines, and community events in a public briefing led by Council President Stewart and Councilmember Fani-González.

The White House reaffirms its commitment to conservation and outdoor traditions on National Hunting and Fishing Day, highlighting the Great American Outdoors Act and the expansion of public land access.

The US Interior Department has opened 13.1 million acres for coal leasing to boost the industry per Trump-era policies, cutting royalty rates and aiming to increase American energy jobs.

Speaker Johnson criticizes Democrats on CNN's State of the Union and Fox News for not compromising on the budget, stressing the need to prevent a government shutdown.

The Metropolitan Police Department arrested Jaheim Brown for the murder of Christopher Robinson, who was shot last year and later died from his injuries. Brown faces a charge of first-degree murder.

The Metropolitan Police arrested a juvenile for two vehicle-related crimes in Northwest DC, involving a stolen idling car and a separate forcible carjacking incident.

Dawayne Joseph Spriggs was sentenced to nine years for obstruction of justice and subornation of perjury in connection with a 2014 sexual assault case.