SCOTUS allows Lisa Cook to stay on Fed into 2026, accepts case for January argument
(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday moved to allow Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to remain on the central bank board into 2026,... Read More.
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Trump’s comments on sending troops to American cities were ‘cherry-picked’ from speech, Speaker Johnson says
(WASHINGTON) -- A day after President Donald Trump told top-ranking generals and admirals that the U.S. is fighting a "war from within," Speaker Mike Johnson... Read More.
Accusations fly over whether Republicans or Democrats ‘own’ shutdown
(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. government shut down at midnight on Wednesday, beginning funding stoppages that are expected to ripple through federal agencies, disrupting many... Read More.
Federal government shuts down after Senate fails to pass funding measures
(WASHINGTON) -- The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after the Senate was unable to pass Democratic and Republican proposals on Tuesday.Both... Read More.
Trump directs generals to defend US from ‘war from within’
(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday told the military's top generals about his controversial plans to send troops to "dangerous" Democratic cities, arguing, "We're... Read More.
Congressional leaders continue blame game as clock ticks toward shutdown
(WASHINGTON) -- As the clock ticks down towards a government shutdown, 150 House Democrats rallied on the House steps Tuesday morning ahead of a... Read More.
What Hegseth’s policy memos say about hazing, harassment in the military
(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to review and revise the ways it investigates complaints of hazing and harassment, according... Read More.
Trump suggests false claims of FBI agents’ involvement in Jan. 6 riot warrants investigation of former director Wray
(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump suggested a criminal investigation into Christopher Wray, his appointee to lead the bureau in his first term, after a... Read More.
What to know about the Pentagon’s ‘mystery meeting’ with top-ranking generals
(WASHINGTON) -- As the government teeters on the brink of a shutdown, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday will address... Read More.
Trump unveils sweeping peace plan for Gaza that he says Israel accepts
(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday fast-tracked his administration's efforts to secure peace in Gaza, rolling out a detailed vision for a U.S.-backed... Read More.
Trump to hold high-stakes meeting with Democrats as government shutdown looms
(WASHINGTON) -- Top congressional leaders are heading to the White House Monday afternoon to meet with President Donald Trump in a last-ditch effort to... Read More.
Federal courts may quickly face curtailed operations if government shuts down
(WASHINGTON) -- Federal courts may be forced to quickly curtail operations -- potentially delaying trials and other hearings -- if congressional funding is not... Read More.
