House to vote next week on Epstein files, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House plans to hold a vote next week to release files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Politico's Hailey Fuchs joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache with the details.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House plans to hold a vote next week to release files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Politico's Hailey Fuchs joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache with the details.
Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?
The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.
The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.
BREAKING: Trump signs funding bill, ending shutdown
President Donald Trump has now signed a bill ending a record 43-day government shutdown. The shutdown originally stemmed from a clash over healthcare funding between Democrats and Republicans. The legislation provides Fiscal Year 2025 funding to keep the government open through Jan. 30, 2026.
President Donald Trump has now signed a bill ending a record 43-day government shutdown. The shutdown originally stemmed from a clash over healthcare funding between Democrats and Republicans. The legislation provides Fiscal Year 2025 funding to keep the government open through Jan. 30, 2026.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Johnson speaks after House passes bill to end shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke Wednesday night after the House passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, calling the shutdown a "selfish political stunt" by Democrats. President Trump is expected to sign the bill later Wednesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke Wednesday night after the House passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, calling the shutdown a "selfish political stunt" by Democrats. President Trump is expected to sign the bill later Wednesday.
Trump signs stopgap bill, ending government shutdown
The House voted Wednesday to end the government shutdown after the Senate agreed on a bill earlier this week to reopen the government.
The House voted Wednesday to end the government shutdown after the Senate agreed on a bill earlier this week to reopen the government.
Trump signs bill ending historic government shutdown
The House vote on Wednesday was 222-209.
The House vote on Wednesday was 222-209.
House passes vote to end ongoing government shutdown
The House has now voted on legislation to end the longest government shutdown in the nation's history. This comes after a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown advanced through the House Rules Committee overnight. Speaker Mike Johnson spoke just before voting began in the House. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill by the end of the evening. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is taking a look at all the action from the House floor with political analyst, Brian Sobel.
The House has now voted on legislation to end the longest government shutdown in the nation's history. This comes after a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown advanced through the House Rules Committee overnight. Speaker Mike Johnson spoke just before voting began in the House. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill by the end of the evening. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is taking a look at all the action from the House floor with political analyst, Brian Sobel.
GOP lawmakers talk Epstein emails, shutdown vote
On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters "we are very optimistic about the vote tally tonight." This comes as a number of GOP House members speak as the vote to end the ongoing government shutdown draws closer. "We think this is going to happen and we’re sorry it took this long," Johnson added. Speaking today on the steps of the Capitol were Rep. Tim Burchett who represents Tennessee and Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina.
On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters "we are very optimistic about the vote tally tonight." This comes as a number of GOP House members speak as the vote to end the ongoing government shutdown draws closer. "We think this is going to happen and we’re sorry it took this long," Johnson added. Speaking today on the steps of the Capitol were Rep. Tim Burchett who represents Tennessee and Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina.
Grijalva meets Johnson, focus shifts to Epstein files
Nearly two months after winning a special election, Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva has been sworn into Congress on Wednesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson previously said that Grijalva would not be sworn in until the government shutdown ends. Grijalva has previously said she will provide the final signature needed on a petition to force the release of additional Jeffrey Epstein files. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more from Riley Rogerson, who covers politics and Congress for NOTUS.
Nearly two months after winning a special election, Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva has been sworn into Congress on Wednesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson previously said that Grijalva would not be sworn in until the government shutdown ends. Grijalva has previously said she will provide the final signature needed on a petition to force the release of additional Jeffrey Epstein files. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more from Riley Rogerson, who covers politics and Congress for NOTUS.
Jeffries, House Dems on shutdown vote
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other House Democrats delivered remarks from the steps of the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, ahead of what was expected to be a final vote to end the government shutdown after 42 days.
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other House Democrats delivered remarks from the steps of the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, ahead of what was expected to be a final vote to end the government shutdown after 42 days.
WH briefing ahead of House vote to reopen government
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing ahead of a House vote that could reopen the government.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing ahead of a House vote that could reopen the government.
Dr. Oz jumps in after man collapses during Oval Office press conference
A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.
A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.
VP Vance & RFK Jr. speak at MAHA event
Vice President JD Vance and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak at a "Make America Healthy Again" summit on Wednesday in Washington DC.
Vice President JD Vance and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak at a "Make America Healthy Again" summit on Wednesday in Washington DC.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims
Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.
Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.
Johnson: 'I want to apologize' for govt. shutdown
On Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson gave brief remarks before the anticipated House vote on a funding bill aimed at reopening the government.
On Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson gave brief remarks before the anticipated House vote on a funding bill aimed at reopening the government.
Chip Roy, Hakeem Jeffries speak at House Rules meeting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke today after some lawmakers agreed upon a stopgap bill that will reopen the government. Rep. Jeffries joined the House Rules Committee this evening to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and his opposition to the current funding bill.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke today after some lawmakers agreed upon a stopgap bill that will reopen the government. Rep. Jeffries joined the House Rules Committee this evening to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and his opposition to the current funding bill.