Government shutdown: Could a deal be made soon?
After 40 days, the government shutdown may be coming to an end. A group of democrats made a deal to side with republicans.
After 40 days, the government shutdown may be coming to an end. A group of democrats made a deal to side with republicans.
Public trust in government shifts depending on which party holds power, poll shows
Americans’ trust in the federal government remains near historic lows, according to a recent Gallup poll, with confidence deeply divided along party lines.
Americans’ trust in the federal government remains near historic lows, according to a recent Gallup poll, with confidence deeply divided along party lines.
Rudy Giuliani among several pardoned by President Trump
President Donald Trump has pardoned former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, ex‑chief of staff Mark Meadows and several others accused of supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to the Justice Department.
President Donald Trump has pardoned former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, ex‑chief of staff Mark Meadows and several others accused of supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to the Justice Department.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
Governor Greg Abbott announces campaign for fourth term
Greg Abbott is hoping Texas voters will re-elect him to another term as governor.
Greg Abbott is hoping Texas voters will re-elect him to another term as governor.
Government shutdown nears end after Senate advances procedural vote
The Senate took an initial step Sunday night toward ending the 40-day government shutdown, advancing a procedural vote backed by a small group of moderate Democrats who agreed to move forward.
The Senate took an initial step Sunday night toward ending the 40-day government shutdown, advancing a procedural vote backed by a small group of moderate Democrats who agreed to move forward.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
Government shutdown latest: Senators working through the weekend; 1,000 flights canceled
Senators will be working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began 39 days ago.
Senators will be working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began 39 days ago.
How the government shutdown will affect international flights
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
Government shutdown: Continues to cause problems
President Trump has a plan to end the shutdown, Senate republicans have a plan to end the shutdown, and Senate democrats have a plan to end the shutdown. None of them, however, are expected to stick.
President Trump has a plan to end the shutdown, Senate republicans have a plan to end the shutdown, and Senate democrats have a plan to end the shutdown. None of them, however, are expected to stick.
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick wants Turning Point USA at every college, high school in state
Patrick has pledged $1 million in campaign funds to the goal, urging other Texans to donate to the cause as well.
Patrick has pledged $1 million in campaign funds to the goal, urging other Texans to donate to the cause as well.
Trump ordered to fully fund SNAP, Californians wake up to full EBT cards
Many Californians were waking up Friday to good news: Their EBT food assistance cards were full.
Many Californians were waking up Friday to good news: Their EBT food assistance cards were full.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Senate Republicans should use nuclear option to pass continuing resolution
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green says she has urged Senate Democrats to pass the House’s Continuing Resolution and supports Senate Republicans using the nuclear option to kill the filibuster.
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green says she has urged Senate Democrats to pass the House’s Continuing Resolution and supports Senate Republicans using the nuclear option to kill the filibuster.
Government shutdown: FAA cuts thousands of flights
The government shutdown is hitting home for fliers. The FAA plans to start cutting thousands of flights to ease the load on air traffic controllers. And, Congress isn't any closer to reopening the government.
The government shutdown is hitting home for fliers. The FAA plans to start cutting thousands of flights to ease the load on air traffic controllers. And, Congress isn't any closer to reopening the government.
Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
SNAP benefits: Here's how much payments will be in November
SNAP allotments for November have been revealed and here is the highest amount of monthly food assistance recipients can receive.
SNAP allotments for November have been revealed and here is the highest amount of monthly food assistance recipients can receive.
What are the busiest airports in the US?
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.
Austin voters reject Proposition Q; city leaders now have to rework budget
Austin voters gave a resounding "no" to a big tax rate increase. Now the city goes back to the drawing board to rework the budget.
Austin voters gave a resounding "no" to a big tax rate increase. Now the city goes back to the drawing board to rework the budget.
Government shutdown and Election 2025
Things are getting testy on Capitol Hill with bipartisan tensions over the government shutdown, leading to a lecture from the president. Also, a congressional shouting match.
Things are getting testy on Capitol Hill with bipartisan tensions over the government shutdown, leading to a lecture from the president. Also, a congressional shouting match.