Senate passes bill to reopen government; House next
The Senate has passed a bill that would end the government shutdown. The bill now awaits the U.S. House's vote.
Senate passes bill to end gov't shutdown
A bill to end the US government shutdown passed the Senate Monday night, and now heads to the House for a final vote.
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.
When could the gov't shutdown end?
The U.S. Senate is one step closer to ending the government shutdown.
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.
Senate pushing to end government shutdown
The U.S. has now entered Day 41 of the government shutdown, which has since prompted a hunger crisis with SNAP benefits being in limbo and flights being canceled nationwide.
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.
Senate advances deal to end government shutdown
A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse in what has become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services, the longest in history.
Senate one step closer to ending shutdown
The U.S. Senate has voted 60-40 to take the first steps to ending the month-long government shutdown.
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 takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate voted 60-40 to advance legislation to end the government shutdown, despite lacking a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, which angered many Democrats.
Senate holding key vote to address Gov't shutdown
The U.S. Senate is holding a key vote to possibly move one step closer to ending the month-long government shutdown.
VIDEO: Trump booed during Commanders-Lions NFL game
President Donald Trump got booed by some fans during a Washington Commanders-Detroit Lions game.
Trump arrives at Commanders game in Air Force One
President Donald Trump became the first sitting president in nearly a half-century at a regular-season NFL game, attending the Washington Commanders-Detroit Lions game on Sunday.
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
Government shutdown latest: Senators working through the weekend; 1,000 flights canceled
Senators will be working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began 39 days ago.
Chad Bianco takes early lead in 2026 California governor’s race, poll shows
A new Berkeley IGS/LA Times poll finds Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco leading California’s 2026 governor’s race with 13%, narrowly ahead of Democrat Katie Porter at 11%. Nearly half of voters—44%—remain undecided.
Retired pilot warns gov't shutdown could ground holiday travel if not resolved
Retired airline captain Ross “Rusty” Aimer said air travel remains safe despite the government shutdown, crediting pilots, flight attendants, and air traffic controllers for maintaining high standards under pressure. However, he warned that if the shutdown continues, flight cancellations could worsen.
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights
Mass cancelations began Friday under the FAA's order to reduce air traffic amid the government shutdown.