Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Trump administration restores research grants to UCLA following federal judge’s order
In July, the Trump administration froze 800 science grants to UCLA, totaling more than $500 million in research funding.
U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted
During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities. Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown.
Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Trump says Portland is next city where he's sending troops
President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."
RFK Jr. launches FDA safety review of abortion pill mifepristone
The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.
Former FBI Director James Comey charged with making false statements, obstruction
James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction.
Trump signs order allowing proposed TikTok deal to move forward
Chinese President Xi Jinping “gave us the go-ahead" to proceed with the deal, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.