Head Start programs begin to close as funding ends during government shutdown
Approximately 140 Head Start programs nationwide, serving roughly 65,000 children, will stop receiving federal funding beginning Nov. 1.
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Uncertainty over federal food aid rises as shutdown fight continues
Rulings by two federal judges eased pressure on SNAP benefits, although President Trump said payments are likely to be delayed.
Virginia governor race underlines future hopes for Democrats
The 2025 Virginia governor's race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears offers both parties a chance to start charting a path forward.
U.N. rights chief says "unacceptable" U.S. strikes on boats must stop
The United Nations human rights chief says the Trump administration "must halt" strikes on alleged drug boats to prevent "extrajudicial killing."
Trump calls on Senate Republicans to "get rid of the filibuster"
President Trump's call to terminate the filibuster could alter the ways the Senate and congressional dealmaking operate.
Photos: Trump hosts trick-or-treaters for White House Halloween bash
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator at the White House's annual Halloween event Thursday.
Justice Department investigating Black Lives Matter foundation, source says
The Justice Department is investigating whether donations to the national Black Lives Matter foundation were misused by the group's leadership, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
Here's what Trump says he and Xi agreed to in their meeting
President Trump said the U.S. and China reached deals on several items, including a short-term agreement on rare-earth minerals, and soybean sales to China.
Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant arrested near Obama's home sentenced to time served
Taylor Taranto, a pardoned Jan. 6 defendant, was later convicted of charges stemming from livestreaming a bomb threat in 2023 as he drove around former President Barack Obama's D.C. neighborhood while armed,
Comey asks court to toss indictment, arguing senator's questions were "confusing"
Former FBI Director James Comey is arguing his testimony in response to Sen. Ted Cruz's questions was "literally true" and cannot support a conviction.
The 2025 U.S. government shutdown, by the numbers
The 2025 federal government shutdown, in the first year of Trump's second term, was the longest in U.S. history.
Trump sets lowest refugee cap in U.S. history at 7,500, mostly for Afrikaners
The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would set the lowest refugee admissions cap in U.S. history at 7,500 spots.
Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's global tariffs
The Senate voted Thursday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on countries around the world, the third in a trio of rebukes of the president's trade policy this week.
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Treasury sanctions alleged human smuggling network across 4 continents
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sweeping sanctions on members of an alleged human smuggling network based in Mexico that it says trafficked people from four continents using yachts, hotels and cartel connections.
Senate confirmation hearing for Casey Means postponed after she goes into labor
Casey Means and her brother, Calley Means, became prominent in recent years after viral interviews decrying the influence of the food and drug industry.
Americans weigh in on cost of living, Trump, expectations for 2026 in poll
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
Khanna says DOJ Epstein files release was a "slap in the face" to survivors
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
The pursuit of the tanker, off the coast of Venezuela, is the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week.
Thousands of mourners gather at Bondi Beach to honor attack victims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose government earlier this year recongized a Palestinian state, was booed by the crowd.
Israel's Cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The latest approvals bring the total number of new settlements over the past two years to 69, Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich posted on social media.
Suspected Brown and MIT professor shooter showed signs of anger, former friend says
A former friend of the man accused of the deadly Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor described him as a "socially awkward" person who showed signs of anger during their time on campus together.
MS-13 gang member sentenced to 1,335 years in prison in El Salvador
Earlier this year, the U.S. designated MS-13, which was formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s by Salvadoran immigrants, a terrorist organization.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.