Sen. Merkley gives marathon speech amid shutdown
Senate Democrats held a marathon session in protest of President Trump's policies amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley spoke for more than 22 hours during the session.
Senate Democrats held a marathon session in protest of President Trump's policies amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley spoke for more than 22 hours during the session.
US vows new Russia sanctions amid Ukraine war
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on major Russian oil companies to increase pressure with hopes to end the war in Ukraine.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on major Russian oil companies to increase pressure with hopes to end the war in Ukraine.
President Trump meets with NATO's Rutte
President Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the White House Oval Office.
President Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the White House Oval Office.
Bessent teases increase in Russia sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent spoke to reporters about a range of topics outside the White House on Wednesday. Bessent commented on the shutdown, and Argentina, but his most significant comments were about Russia. Bessent said the White House will announce a "substantial pick up in Russia sanctions."
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent spoke to reporters about a range of topics outside the White House on Wednesday. Bessent commented on the shutdown, and Argentina, but his most significant comments were about Russia. Bessent said the White House will announce a "substantial pick up in Russia sanctions."
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.
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.
Who is Graham Planter? Maine Senate candidate denies being 'secret Nazi'
During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.
During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.
Most Americans say country is heading in wrong direction, poll finds
A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.
A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
U.S. Senators meet with NATO Chief
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis held a press conference Wednesday morning with visiting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis held a press conference Wednesday morning with visiting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Speaker Johnson, Gop leaders on Govt. Shutdown
House Speaker Johnson along with other GOP leaders continue to speakout on federal government shutdown as the U.S. reaches day 22. President Donald Trump on Tuesday rebuffed a request by top Democratic lawmakers to meet until the three-week-old U.S. government shutdown ends.
House Speaker Johnson along with other GOP leaders continue to speakout on federal government shutdown as the U.S. reaches day 22. President Donald Trump on Tuesday rebuffed a request by top Democratic lawmakers to meet until the three-week-old U.S. government shutdown ends.
VP Vance & Netanyahu meet in Israel
Vice President JD Vance and Isaeli PM Netanyahu met and Israel this morning and provided some brief remarks.
Vice President JD Vance and Isaeli PM Netanyahu met and Israel this morning and provided some brief remarks.
President Trump hosts Diwali celebration
President Donald Trump participated in a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office of the White House. Trump asked FBI Director Kash Patel, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and others to speak during the event.
President Donald Trump participated in a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office of the White House. Trump asked FBI Director Kash Patel, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and others to speak during the event.
Most Americans worry about higher health care costs in 2026, poll finds
The prospect of paying more for health care coverage has people who either are insured or not worried about covering their medical needs.
The prospect of paying more for health care coverage has people who either are insured or not worried about covering their medical needs.
Jeffries, House Dems on day 21 of govt. shutdown
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and other top House Democrats delivered remarks Tuesday afternoon as the government shutdown entered its fourth week.
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and other top House Democrats delivered remarks Tuesday afternoon as the government shutdown entered its fourth week.
GOP leaders on Epstein files
House speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. James Comer say the crimes of Jefferey Epstein are still being investigated depsite the government being shutdown.
House speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. James Comer say the crimes of Jefferey Epstein are still being investigated depsite the government being shutdown.
Government shutdown enters day 21
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and other House Republicans delivered remarks Tuesday morning as the federal government remained shut down for a third full week.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and other House Republicans delivered remarks Tuesday morning as the federal government remained shut down for a third full week.
White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos
Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.
Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.
Biden completes round of radiation therapy for cancer
Former President Joe Biden finished a course of radiation therapy for an aggressive form of prostate cancer on Monday. He had been receiving treatment for several weeks at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia. Biden?s daughter, Ashley Biden, celebrated the milestone in a social media post. ?Rang the bell! So thankful to the amazing doctors, nurses, and staff at Penn Medicine. We are beyond grateful!? she wrote on Instagram.
Former President Joe Biden finished a course of radiation therapy for an aggressive form of prostate cancer on Monday. He had been receiving treatment for several weeks at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia. Biden?s daughter, Ashley Biden, celebrated the milestone in a social media post. ?Rang the bell! So thankful to the amazing doctors, nurses, and staff at Penn Medicine. We are beyond grateful!? she wrote on Instagram.
These are the key 2025 races to watch in November
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Minority Leader Jeffries speaks as shutdown continues
Three weeks in, Congress is still at a standstill over government spending and an end to the shutdown. Last week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Republicans have shown little seriousness in negotiating an end to the government shutdown. Rep. Jeffries (D-NY) spoke to reporters as the shutdown continued for another week.
Three weeks in, Congress is still at a standstill over government spending and an end to the shutdown. Last week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Republicans have shown little seriousness in negotiating an end to the government shutdown. Rep. Jeffries (D-NY) spoke to reporters as the shutdown continued for another week.