Trump meets with new Prime Minister Takaichi in Japan. What we know

The meeting between the two leaders is part of an effort to strengthen the trade relationship between the U.S. and Japan.

Trump expands drug war, heads to Asia
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President Donald Trump says the next front in the war on drugs could be on land, and he says he thinks Congress will go along with his plans to take the fight to the cartels. This comes as he is leaving for a week-long trip through Asia, where he will met with the leaders of some of America's largest trading partners, including Chinese President Xi. FOX's Jared Halpern and Rebekah Castor report.

Gov't shutdown impacts Texas Capital Air Show
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The government shutdown has caused what would've been the inaugural Texas Capital Air Show to be canceled. The event was to raise money for suicide prevention for veterans and first responders. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from the State Capitol.

Federal employees set to miss first full paychecks
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24 days into the government shutdown, Americans are facing real consequences. Federal employees are set to miss their first full paychecks and SNAP benefits could end in a week. FOX's Connor Hansen has more from New York.

Former quarterback AJ McCarron announces run for Alabama lieutenant governor

The former Alabama Crimson Tide and NFL quarterback announced his candidacy in a video post referring to himself as a “political outsider."

PHOTOS: Trump's Ballroom renderings show structure nearly twice the size of the White House

The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.

Federal workers will go without pay soon
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Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will likely miss a paycheck on Oct. 25, after two failed votes in the Senate on bills to pay federal employees during the shutdown.

Texas congressman says he'll refuse paycheck during government shutdown

Rep. Henry Cuellar on Thursday said he would refuse his congressional paycheck as a show of solidarity with his constituents in the 28th Congressional District of Texas.

Texas secretary of state investigating voter rolls

Over 2,000 registered voters have been flagged as potential non-citizens by the Texas Secretary of State's Office.

Investigation into Texas voter rolls
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Over 2,000 registered voters have been flagged as potential non-citizens by the Texas Secretary of State's Office.

SNAP benefits could expire soon
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As the government shutdown continues, millions of Texans could soon be without SNAP benefits. Texas Health and Human Services has indicated that if the shutdown goes past Oct. 27, SNAP benefits for November will not be issued

North Texas senator nominated for Pentagon position

Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury), if approved, would be returning to work at the Pentagon for the second time in his career.

Government shutdown: Day 22
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It is day 22 of the federal government shutdown, and the Senate again could not pass a bill to fund the government. This is the 12th time the Republican bill failed to gain enough votes

Americans want a third party but won't support it, poll suggests

A new poll finds that many people feel unsure of supporting a candidate from a third party in part because of the implications of voting for one in an election.