House Dems speak before Rules Committee meeting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke today as some lawmakers agreed upon a stopgap bill that will reopen the government. But the record-long government shutdown is not quite over. Today, several Democratic members of the House Rules Committee delivered remarks, including Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, Mary Gay Scanlon of Pennsylvania, Joe Neguse of Colorado, and Teresa Leger Fernandez of New Mexico.
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
Sec. Sean Duffy gives update on air travel
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy holds a press conference at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, providing an update on air travel.
Flight delays, cancellations continue as FAA ramps up flight reductions at 40 US airports
FAA is expanding flight cuts as air traffic controller stress and fatigue raises safety risks. Here’s what we know.
Pres. Trump lays wreath at Arlington Natl. Cemetery
President Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony before delivering remarks for Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia as part of the national observance of Veterans Day.
Mike Johnson eyes Wednesday vote with end of government shutdown in sight
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a Wednesday vote to end the government shutdown as GOP lawmakers rush back to Washington, D.C. for a critical session.
BREAKING: Senate passes funding bill to end shutdown
The Senate has now voted on a government funding deal that works to end the ongoing government shutdown. The agreement passed in the Senate and now moves to the House for additional voting. Earlier on Monday night, the Senate began taking a series of votes on a bipartisan proposal to reopen the government. According to Chad Pergram, Senior Congressional Correspondent for Fox News, “the Senate has enough votes to pass the funding bill.”
Senate passes legislation to end government shutdown, bill heads to the House
The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
Trump tells air traffic controllers to ‘get back to work’ as government shutdown drags on
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
Flight delays may continue even after shutdown ends
We are learning more after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that more flight cuts might occur as airports continue to manage staffing shortages as a result of the government shutdown. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Randy Klatt from the Foundation for Aviation Safety as airlines canceled 1,700 flights Monday with almost 1,000 expected to be canceled on Tuesday.
New U.S. ambassador to India sworn in at White House
The new U.S. ambassador to India was sworn in during a ceremony in the Oval Office on Monday afternoon. Sergio Gor was sworn into his new role by Vice President JD Vance, with President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S Attorney Jeanine Pirro and Erika Kirk in attendance. Trump then took questions from reporters.
Trump takes questions on shutdown, tariffs, & more
President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters in the Oval Office after participating in a swearing-in ceremony for U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor. Trump spoke about a potential shutdown deal, tariffs, proposed dividend payments, and other topics.
Rep. Jeffries on day 41 of government shutdown
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds news conference on day 41 of government shutdown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senate leaders weigh in on procedural shutdown vote
Ahead of voting on a measure that would extend government funding and carve a path towards ending the shutdown, key Senators spoke on the floor. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) weighed in ahead of the measure being called to a vote.
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.
