Trump signs bill ending historic government shutdown
The House vote on Wednesday was 222-209.
NJ governor election: County-by-county results show gap between Sherrill, Ciattarelli
Jack Ciattarelli narrowly lost to Phil Murphy in the 2021 election. This time it wasn't so close, across the entire state.
Pennsylvania lawmakers look to end budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate
Billions of dollars for Pennsylvania’s public schools and social services could soon start flowing after months of delay, as lawmakers on Wednesday took up a roughly $50 billion spending plan to break the state’s budget impasse.
Dr. Oz jumps in after man collapses during Oval Office press conference
A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims
Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.
JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg launches campaign for New York congressional seat
The Kennedy political dynasty may soon have a new face in Congress. Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has officially launched a campaign to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District.
Pennsylvania lawmakers tentatively agree to $50B state budget 4 months late: Reports
More than four months late, Pennsylvania state lawmakers may have finally come to an agreement on a budget for the fiscal year.
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
Flight delays, cancellations continue as FAA ramps up flight reductions at 40 US airports
FAA is expanding flight cuts as air traffic controller stress and fatigue raises safety risks. Here’s what we know.
Mike Johnson eyes Wednesday vote with end of government shutdown in sight
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a Wednesday vote to end the government shutdown as GOP lawmakers rush back to Washington, D.C. for a critical session.
Senate passes legislation to end government shutdown, bill heads to the House
The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
Trump tells air traffic controllers to ‘get back to work’ as government shutdown drags on
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus
Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.
Public trust in government shifts depending on which party holds power, poll shows
Americans’ trust in the federal government remains near historic lows, according to a recent Gallup poll, with confidence deeply divided along party lines.
Rudy Giuliani among several pardoned by President Trump
President Donald Trump has pardoned former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, ex‑chief of staff Mark Meadows and several others accused of supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to the Justice Department.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
Government shutdown nears end after Senate advances procedural vote
The Senate took an initial step Sunday night toward ending the 40-day government shutdown, advancing a procedural vote backed by a small group of moderate Democrats who agreed to move forward.
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.