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Feb 3, 2026 · The federal government likely won’t reopen until at least Tuesday, when the House is expected to hold critical votes on a funding package. Follow for the latest updates

Jan 29, 2026 · The White House and Congress are racing against the clock to to pass a funding bill before tomorrow’s government shutdown deadline. Follow for live updates.

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Dec 9, 2025 · President Donald Trump is touting the economy and defending boat strikes amid scrutiny. Follow for live updates.

Mar 9, 2026 · Nine days later, the war has pulled the world more deeply than ever into the disorienting vortex that has already defined American life in the whiplash era of Donald Trump’s tear-it-down politics.

6 days ago · President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as attorney general.

Mar 27, 2026 · There’s no end to the DHS shutdown in sight, as House Republicans press ahead with a funding plan that Senate Democrats say is a non-starter.