Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a driving force in post‑9/11 policy and the Iraq War, died at 84. His family cited pneumonia and heart-related complications.

Rep. Laura Friedman defended Democratic efforts on Fox News to maintain services like SNAP during the government shutdown, countering GOP blame and criticizing President Trump's priorities.

DC Police are seeking information about the missing 11-year-old Reyna Pinkard from Benning Road NE, urging public assistance through contact number (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.

The White House will reopen for public tours on December 2, 2025, with holiday decorations showcased. Contact Congress for tour requests starting November 3, 2025.

President Trump has announced a new trade deal with China that benefits US workers and farmers, and includes Chinese commitments on issues like fentanyl and agriculture.

Arlington County released crime reports detailing various incidents including robbery and assault; one robbery involved Jamaree Dunbar stealing a phone.

Mayor Bowser enacted a temporary juvenile curfew in DC, requiring individuals under 18 to be indoors from 11 pm to 6 am, in response to rising juvenile misconduct.

The Metropolitan Police Department arrested several individuals in Washington, DC for auto theft and unauthorized vehicle use in the last week of October.

Mayor Bowser started renovations at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary on Halloween with a themed event open to press and community, highlighting educational commitment.

Senators Schiff and Ricketts proposed a resolution to designate October 2025 as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month to address drug addiction and overdoses.

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing discussed Tennessee professors accused of endorsing political violence after Charlie Kirk's death; Marsha Blackburn calls for their dismissal.

Transportation Secretary Duffy secures $111 million to keep Essential Air Service running amid the government shutdown and blames Democrats for the crisis.

Montgomery County Council committees plan to discuss support for displaced federal workers, availability of menstrual products in restrooms, and an inspection of Inspector General recommendations, among other topics on October 30th.