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House Passes Bill to End Historic Shutdown, Sending Measure to Trump
The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation's longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse.That disruption saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at...
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:01:40 EDT
Rubio Defends Trump Over Allies' Concerns on Drug Boat Strikes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s recent military operations targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels in South America and the Pacific, following criticism from several U.S. allies.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:03:56 EDT
House Edging Toward Vote to End Record Shutdown
A majority of the House of Representatives on Wednesday moved toward advancing legislation to end the record-long, 43-day shutdown of the federal government, according to wire reports. The vote was steadily gaining support through early evening as leaders urged members back...
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:03:34 EDT
Pope Leo Names His Four Favorite Movies
The Vatican has released a new video in which Pope Leo XIV reveals his four all-time favorite films.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:53:29 EDT
Socialist Katie Wilson Poised to Become Next Seattle Mayor
Self-described socialist Katie Wilson, who has drawn comparisons to NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, is poised to become Seattle's next mayor. Wilson, 43, a longtime fixture in Seattle’s progressive politics, leads incumbent Democrat Bruce Harrell by 1,346 votes.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:52:46 EDT
Dem Lawmakers Urge Governors to Block ICE Access to DMV Data
A coalition of congressional Democrats on Wednesday urged governors of 19 states to take urgent action after uncovering that state motor vehicle departments may be providing "frictionless, self-service access" to driver data to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:34:15 EDT
Trans Members of Air Force Sue Over Losing Retirement Pay
A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force is suing the U.S. government over what they say is the military's unlawful revocation of their early retirement pensions and benefits.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:56:34 EDT
Top Catholic Bishop: No Communion for Pro-Abortion Pols
Archbishop Paul Stagg Coakley, elected this week as the new president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has steadfastly maintained that pro-abortion lawmakers should not receive Holy Communion.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:38:24 EDT
Sen. Kennedy Now Backs FDIC Nominee
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said he now supports President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:37:41 EDT
Democrats Escalate Calls for Schumer's Ouster as Minority Leader
Dissent is intensifying among Senate Democrats as House lawmakers and activist groups call for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to resign. They say he failed to maintain party unity in the wake of a deal with Republicans to end the government shutdown.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:18:16 EDT
Fmr Newsom Aide Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday on charges including conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, obstruction of justice, filing false tax returns, and making false statements.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:17:05 EDT
AOC Faults Senate Democrats for Shutdown Deal
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., on Wednesday said Senate Democrats as a group, not only Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., were responsible for what she called a disappointing deal to end the 43-day government shutdown.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:13:36 EDT
Rep. Grijalva Sworn In; Vote on Epstein Files Nears
It took 50 days, but Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., was finally sworn in Wednesday afternoon by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., media outlets reported.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:53 EDT
WH May Withhold October Jobs, Inflation Data
The Trump administration may not release federal jobs and inflation reports for October because the government shutdown "permanently impaired" the collection of economic data, the White House said Wednesday.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:52:47 EDT
Caroline Kennedy Doesn't Want Son Jack Schlossberg to Run for Congress
Caroline Kennedy is reportedly alarmed that her son, Jack Schlossberg, could become "a target for violent haters" as he launches a bid for Congress.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:48:13 EDT
US, Saudis Race to Finish Defense Pact Before Trump, Crown Prince Meet
U.S. and Saudi representatives are negotiating a series of agreements, including a defense arrangement, ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House next week, Axios reported Wednesday.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:23:39 EDT
Duckworth Aide Accused of Impersonating Lawyer for ICE Detainee
A member of Sen. Tammy Duckworth's, D-Ill., office misrepresented himself as the lawyer of a detained illegal immigrant in order to facilitate his release, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Wednesday.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:22:43 EDT
Supreme Court to Weigh Trump's Power to Fire Fed Governor
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Jan. 21 on whether President Donald Trump has the authority to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:14:42 EDT
House GOP Aims to Keep Senators From Suing Over Phone Records
Several members of the House Republican caucus are lobbying to remove a provision in the government funding bill that lets senators sue the government if their electronic records are obtained without their knowledge, two people told Politico.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:59:26 EDT
Florida Surgeon General Targets 'Capricious' Health Mandates
Florida's top public health official reaffirmed this week that state residents will not be required to comply with broad mask and vaccine mandates, emphasizing that such policies are valid only in "very specific, clinically appropriate circumstances."