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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.
Israel awaits the release of hostages as aid begins to flow into Gaza
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
Government shutdown stretches on as thousands of federal workers face layoffs
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
Biden undergoing radiation therapy, spokesperson says
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Trump announces additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting next month
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month, citing new port fees — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
18 missing after deadly blast at Tennessee military explosives plant, sheriff says
The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
Hegseth announces Qatar will build air force facility at U.S. base in Idaho
The move is a sign of increasingly close ties between the U.S. and Qatar.
Trump, Zelenskyy speak on path to peace for Ukraine in call
The Ukrainian leader wrote in a social media post that if a war can be stopped in one region, "surely other wars can be stopped as well."
4 dead, 12 injured in Mississippi shooting, officials say
The shooting happened on a main street while people were in the area for a high school homecoming game, the town's mayor said.
Trump immigration official testifies on plans to deport Abrego Garcia
ICE's John Schultz said he's "confident" that once the administration receives approval from a third country to accept Abrego Garcia, he could be deported within 72 hours.