Politics
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Shutdown Showdown: Congress Races to End Historic 43-Day Stalemate
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could be coming to an end as the House returns to vote on a Senate-passed bill to reopen the government.
Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage to Boost Affordability
President Donald Trump proposed a 50-year mortgage to lower monthly payments for homeowners.
What’s in the legislation to end the federal government shutdown
A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track. A handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the bill after what's become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services. But hurdles remain. Senators are hopeful they can pass the package as soon as Monday and send it to the House. What’s in and out of the bipartisan deal has drawn criticism and leaves few senators fully satisfied. The legislation includes funding for SNAP food aid and other programs while ensuring backpay for furloughed federal workers. But it fails to fund expiring health care subsidies Democrats have been fighting for, pushing that debate off for a vote next month.
Supreme Court Holds the Line: Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Remains Unchallenged
The Supreme Court declined to revisit its 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Trump Grants Pardons to Giuliani, Meadows, and 2020 Election Allies
Donald Trump has issued full and unconditional pardons to Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and several others involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Show Me the Money (Maybe): Trump Teases New Stimulus Checks
As the government shutdown stretches past three weeks, President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible stimulus payment between $1,000 and $2,000 per person.
Senate Scrapes to 60 Votes to Break Government Shutdown Stalemate
The Senate narrowly passed the first phase of a deal to end the U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1st, securing exactly 60 votes.
Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement, Ending a Historic Era in Congress
Nancy Pelosi, the trailblazing first female speaker of the U.S. House, announced she will not seek reelection in 2026 after nearly 40 years in Congress.
Trump Strikes Landmark Deals to Slash Weight Loss Drug Prices in Historic Move
President Donald Trump announced sweeping agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to dramatically cut prices on popular weight loss drugs.
FAA to Cut Air Traffic by 10% Amid Controller Strain
The Federal Aviation Administration announced it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 major U.S. markets starting Friday to ensure safety.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Trump’s Tariffs
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether President Trump has the authority to impose sweeping tariffs on most imports.
Zohran Mamdani Elected Next Mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani has been elected the 111th mayor of New York City, becoming the city’s first Muslim, first South Asian, and youngest mayor in over a century.
Democrats Dash to Victory in VA. & N.J.
The Democratic Party picked up major wins on Election Night as Abigail Spanberger will become Virginia’s first female governor.
U.S. Government Shutdown Becomes Longest in History
The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 36th day on Wednesday, making it the longest in American history.
Politics and the Price of Groceries: Snap Benefits Caught in the Shutdown Crosshairs
Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, joins to break down the SNAP funding delays and the human cost of the ongoing shutdown.
Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of tariffs
Arguments at the Supreme Court have concluded for the day as the justices consider President Donald Trump's sweeping unilateral tariffs in a trillion-dollar test of executive power.
New York City Residents Head to the Polls to Elect New Mayor
New York City voters are set to elect a new mayor, with democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani leading the polls.
