WASHINGTON—The first Friday of every month usually brings one of the government’s most closely-watched economic indicators: the monthly jobs report. The Federal Reserve relies on Read More
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Trump says government shutdown layoffs are ‘up to’ Dems as standoff continues
Federal worker layoffs could begin if Democrats don’t cooperate to end the government shutdown, National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett warns.
Trump’s presidency faces crucial tests as Supreme Court begins pivotal term
Supreme Court justices face major constitutional questions about presidential authority as Trump administration appeals reach the high court for final review this term.
Armed Attack On ICE Agents Unfolds In Chicago; Pritzker Rails Against Trump
In just the latest attack on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, officers in Chicago were targeted in an apparently coordinated strike on Saturday Read More
Justice Kavanaugh’s attempted assassin sentenced to 8 years in prison
A federal judge sentenced Nicholas Roske to prison for attempting to murder Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the weeks leading up to the Supreme Court’s landmark Dobbs decision.
Here’s what Trump wants to do to reshape the federal government during the shutdown
The government shutdown began Wednesday as Congress failed to pass a funding package, while President Donald Trump sees opportunity to cut federal programs and employees.
A Day At The Multi-Million Dollar Government Museum With No Visitors
WASHINGTON—In the parking lot of the Smithsonian’s smallest museum, 18 of 29 spots were full. But inside, there were no couples on first dates or Read More
Republicans erupt over shutdown chaos, accuse Dems of holding government ‘hostage’
The federal government entered a shutdown Wednesday after the Senate failed to pass a continuing resolution 55-45, with Republicans and Democrats trading blame over the funding crisis.
Morning Brief: Government Shuts Down, TrumpRX, & Hamas On The Clock
The government has shut down, President Donald Trump has inked a historic deal with Pfizer, and Hamas has been given a deadline to agree with Read More
Government shuts down after Congress deadlocks on spending deal
The federal government is entering a partial shutdown after Senate Democrats rebelled against a short-term spending bill.