Government shutdown timeline: How senators went from 40-day impasse to sudden deal
(WASHINGTON) -- The longest government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing its end, after senators suddenly advanced a funding deal over the... Read More.
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Supreme Court denies Kim Davis’ petition to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Monday denied a bid from former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to appeal her $100,000 damages suit and get... Read More.
Enough Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to break government shutdown impasse
(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate passed a key test vote Sunday night on a plan that would be a major step toward reopening the government.After... Read More.
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, other key figures allegedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election
(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump issued a sweeping pardon to key figures allegedly involved in the plan to arrange an alternate slate of electors... Read More.
Pentagon sends ground forces to train in Panama’s jungle for first time in decades
(NEW YORK) -- For the first time in more than two decades, the Pentagon has begun sending conventional ground forces to Panama to train... Read More.
Trump says he’ll issue $2,000 tariff dividend to all except ‘high-income people’
(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that a “dividend of at least $2000 a person” will be paid to all Americans except... Read More.
Bessent says no formal White House health care proposal as shutdown drags on
(WASHINGTON) -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that there is no formal proposal from the White House to defund the Affordable Care Act... Read More.
Vance, possible 2028 candidate, viewed by supporters as Trump’s ‘enforcer’ with midterm 1 year away
(WASHINGTON) -- With almost a year as vice president -- and one year until the midterm elections, JD Vance's supporters say he is settling... Read More.
US conducts 17th lethal strike against alleged drug boat
(WASHINGTON) The United States has conducted its 17th lethal strike against a suspected drug vessel, killing all three on board, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth... Read More.
Supreme Court considers Kim Davis petition to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
(WASHINGTON) The Supreme Court on Friday will consider whether to take up the appeal of former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who has directly... Read More.
Trump to meet with Hungary’s Viktor Orban at White House
(WASHINGTON) President Donald Trump and Hungary's autocratic leader Viktor Orban, whom Trump has repeatedly praised as a "strongman," will meet at the White House... Read More.
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik announces 2026 run for New York governor, aiming to challenge NY Gov. Hochul
(NEW YORK) -- New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, a top ally of President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill, officially launched a campaign for... Read More.
