California's Gavin Newsom rebukes White House in inaugural
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday and immediately drew sharp battle lines with President Donald Trump, pledging to enact "progressive, principled" policies as the antidote to the White House's "corruption and incompetence."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday and immediately drew sharp battle lines with President Donald Trump, pledging to enact "progressive, principled" policies as the antidote to the White House's "corruption and incompetence."
Trump stands by border demands amid shutdown talks
President Donald Trump stood by his demands for funding for a border wall Sunday as another round of shutdown talks failed to break an impasse, while newly empowered House Democrats planned to step up the pressure on Trump and Republican lawmakers by passing legislation this week to reopen parts of the government.
President Donald Trump stood by his demands for funding for a border wall Sunday as another round of shutdown talks failed to break an impasse, while newly empowered House Democrats planned to step up the pressure on Trump and Republican lawmakers by passing legislation this week to reopen parts of the government.
SNAP food stamp program recipients could be impacted if government shutdown continues into February
Food stamps for millions of Americans are at risk of being reduced if government shutdown stretches into February.
Food stamps for millions of Americans are at risk of being reduced if government shutdown stretches into February.
Kevin Sweeney, Pentagon Chief of Staff, resigns
Rear Admiral Kevin Sweeney has resigned as Pentagon Chief of Staff, according to a statement.
Rear Admiral Kevin Sweeney has resigned as Pentagon Chief of Staff, according to a statement.
President Trump says he could declare 'national emergency' to build border wall
President Trump stood firm Friday on his demands for a border wall after the second White House meeting with congressional leaders this week broke up with no apparent deal, warning Democrats the partial government shutdown could last 'years' and saying he could even declare a 'national emergency' to bypass Congress if necessary.
President Trump stood firm Friday on his demands for a border wall after the second White House meeting with congressional leaders this week broke up with no apparent deal, warning Democrats the partial government shutdown could last 'years' and saying he could even declare a 'national emergency' to bypass Congress if necessary.
President Trump warned government shutdown could go 'years'
President Donald Trump declared Friday he could keep parts of the government shut down for 'months or even years' as he and Democratic leaders failed in a second closed-door meeting to resolve his demand for billions of dollars for a border wall with Mexico.
President Donald Trump declared Friday he could keep parts of the government shut down for 'months or even years' as he and Democratic leaders failed in a second closed-door meeting to resolve his demand for billions of dollars for a border wall with Mexico.
Rashida Tlaib calls Trump an expletive during pitch to impeach
(FOX NEWS) - Fresh-faced U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib wasted no time in calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump just hours after being sworn in.
(FOX NEWS) - Fresh-faced U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib wasted no time in calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump just hours after being sworn in.
Democrats pass funding plan without wall
On their first day in the majority, House Democrats on Thursday night passed a plan to re-open the government without funding President Donald Trump's promised border wall.
On their first day in the majority, House Democrats on Thursday night passed a plan to re-open the government without funding President Donald Trump's promised border wall.
New Congress gavels in with nod to history, warning to President Trump
The 116th Congress gaveled into session Thursday, swathed in history as lawmakers returned Nancy Pelosi to the House speaker's office and ushered in a diverse class of Democratic freshmen ready to confront President Donald Trump in a new era of divided government.
The 116th Congress gaveled into session Thursday, swathed in history as lawmakers returned Nancy Pelosi to the House speaker's office and ushered in a diverse class of Democratic freshmen ready to confront President Donald Trump in a new era of divided government.
California's Nancy Pelosi becomes House speaker, makes history
Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts - or worked to stop her.
Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts - or worked to stop her.
Trump: Shutdown 'could be a long time' during White House border briefing
No one budged at President Donald Trump's White House meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday, so the partial government shutdown persisted through a 12th day over his demand for billions of dollars to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. They'll try again Friday.
No one budged at President Donald Trump's White House meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday, so the partial government shutdown persisted through a 12th day over his demand for billions of dollars to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. They'll try again Friday.
Michigan restaurant offers free food to Coast Guard during govt shutdown
ST. IGNACE, Mich. (AP) - An Upper Peninsula restaurant is offering free breakfast to members of the U.S. Coast Guard during the government shutdown.
ST. IGNACE, Mich. (AP) - An Upper Peninsula restaurant is offering free breakfast to members of the U.S. Coast Guard during the government shutdown.
Hillary Clinton calls 2018 'a dark time for our country'
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton bid farewell to 2018 on Instagram Monday by calling the previous 365 days "a dark time for our country."
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton bid farewell to 2018 on Instagram Monday by calling the previous 365 days "a dark time for our country."
House Democrats unveil measure to re-open government
House Democrats unveiled a package of bills Monday that would re-open the federal government without approving funding for President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico, establishing an early confrontation that will test the new power dynamic in Washington.
House Democrats unveiled a package of bills Monday that would re-open the federal government without approving funding for President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico, establishing an early confrontation that will test the new power dynamic in Washington.
Elizabeth Warren takes big move toward 2020 presidential run
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday took the first major step toward launching a widely anticipated campaign for the presidency, hoping her reputation as a populist fighter can help her navigate a Democratic field that could include nearly two dozen candidates.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday took the first major step toward launching a widely anticipated campaign for the presidency, hoping her reputation as a populist fighter can help her navigate a Democratic field that could include nearly two dozen candidates.
Federal workers face grim prospect of lengthy shutdown
Chances look slim for ending the partial government shutdown any time soon.
Chances look slim for ending the partial government shutdown any time soon.
Trump says most workers affected by shutdown are Democrats
President Trump on Thursday pushed Democrats to support his demands for border security by claiming most of the workers affected by the partial government shutdown belong to their party.
President Trump on Thursday pushed Democrats to support his demands for border security by claiming most of the workers affected by the partial government shutdown belong to their party.
Katie Hill, the US Representative-elect for California's 25th congressional district
On January 3, 2019, Katie Hill will official begin her career in Washington, D.C. The 31-year-old Congresswoman-elect campaigned on the fact that she was not a politician. She was able to defeat the Republican incumbent Steve Knight in the 25th congressional district.
On January 3, 2019, Katie Hill will official begin her career in Washington, D.C. The 31-year-old Congresswoman-elect campaigned on the fact that she was not a politician. She was able to defeat the Republican incumbent Steve Knight in the 25th congressional district.
Trump signals no end to shutdown: 'You have to have a wall'
A shutdown affecting parts of the federal government appeared no closer to resolution Wednesday, with President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats locked in a hardening standoff over border wall money that threatens to carry over into January.
A shutdown affecting parts of the federal government appeared no closer to resolution Wednesday, with President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats locked in a hardening standoff over border wall money that threatens to carry over into January.
Trump makes unannounced visits to American troops in Iraq, Germany
In an unannounced trip to Iraq on Wednesday, President Donald Trump staunchly defended his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from neighboring Syria despite a drumbeat of criticism from military officials and allies who don't think the job fighting Islamic State militants there is over.
In an unannounced trip to Iraq on Wednesday, President Donald Trump staunchly defended his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from neighboring Syria despite a drumbeat of criticism from military officials and allies who don't think the job fighting Islamic State militants there is over.