How much could a government shutdown cost the economy and taxpayers?
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
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Government shutdown continues as White House weighs "thousands" of layoffs
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution.
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Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump administration
A dispute over a gift given by President Trump to King Charles forced out the museum boss, sources say.
The facts behind the shutdown debate over health care and immigrants in U.S. illegally
One of the main lines of attack leveled by Republicans amid the government shutdown is that Democratic lawmakers want to give immigrants in the U.S. illegally free healthcare — which Democrats deny.
Judge blocks feds from cutting millions in NYC transit anti-terrorism funds
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
How Huntington Beach is bucking California's "sanctuary" policies
In January, the Huntington Beach City Council passed an initiative declaring Huntington Beach a "non-sanctuary" city.
Trump approval slipping among Latinos, but Democrats haven't made major gains
Recent polling shows a majority of Hispanics disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, but it hasn't translated into support for Democrats.
Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt retakes prime West Wing office space
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is reclaiming the press secretary's traditional West Wing office — a roomy space with a fireplace.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz isn't part of Trump's Cabinet, sources say
President Trump has decided the position will not be a Cabinet-level post, according to several sources familiar with the matter.
Trump administration cancels $8 billion for climate projects
The targeted climate-related projects are in 16 states, all of which voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
Government shutdown begins as White House moves to cut billions in funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
Legal threats hang over governor's race after report on Sherrill's military records
The National Archives admitted it had erred in releasing a mostly unredacted version of Mikie Sherrill's military records to an ally of her opponent.
Trump decrees any attack on Qatar be treated as threat to U.S.
Weeks after Israel bombed Qatar's capital, Trump signed an executive order declaring any attack on the Arab nation will be treated as a threat to the U.S.
Trump's legal crackdown on "sanctuary" jurisdictions yields few results so far
The Trump administration has mounted an aggressive campaign against "sanctuary" jurisdictions, but the Justice Department has pointed to just one city that has abandoned its policies so far.
Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain on Federal Reserve Board for now
A federal district ruled in September that President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was likely illegal.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Trump plows ahead with construction plans as preservation group seeks limits
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas tradition. See the live map.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.