Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill
Both President Donald Trump and Republican leadership failed in their efforts to prevent the vote.
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President Trump signs government funding bill, ending record 43-day shutdown
The 43-day funding lapse saw federal workers go without paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lined up at food banks.
Newly released Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls,' spent time with a victim
Epstein wrote in a 2011 email Trump had "spent hours" at Epstein's house with a trafficking victim and said in a separate message years later Trump "knew about the girls."
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The justices turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
Residents in some states began to receive their full SNAP food aid as an appeals court left in place an order requiring the full payments.
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents of US history, dies at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at age 84. He died Monday of complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges' rulings
It's not clear how much beneficiaries will receive, nor how quickly beneficiaries will see value show up on the debit cards they use to buy groceries.
Dodgers rally against Blue Jays in Game 7 to repeat as World Series champions
Will Smith homered in the 11th, and the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in Game 7 to become the first team in a quarter century to win consecutive World Series.
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in shutdown
The White House budget office says mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.
Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says
Israel and Hamas agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says
Israel and Hamas agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
Combs, 55, was convicted in July of flying people across state lines for drug-fueled marathon sexual encounters.
Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty
The government shutdown has begun. Trump vows to "do things that are irreversible, that are bad" as he seeks to punish Democrats, and his administration has called for mass firings.
Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate
The 55-45 vote Tuesday on the bill to extend federal funding for seven weeks fell short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster.
Trump calls for using US cities as 'training ground' for armed forces in unusual speech to generals
During his nearly hour-long speech, Hegseth said the U.S. military has promoted too many leaders for the wrong reasons based on race, gender quotas and “historic firsts.”
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
The Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema died in Utah on Tuesday.
'The Pitt' wins drama Emmy Award as the 'The Studio' breaks Emmys comedy record
Seth Rogen, co-creator of "The Studio," personally took four Emmys, including acting, directing, and writing.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political' and likely acted alone
The suspect in custody in connection with Kirk's killing is Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
A "person of interest" was in custody Wednesday evening, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said, though no charges were immediately announced.
Trump says US has carried out strike against drug-carrying vessel that left from Venezuela
President Donald Trump says the U.S. has carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-carrying vessel that departed from Venezuela.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots but limits access for some kids and adults
Use was narrowed for younger adults and children to those with at least one high-risk health condition, such as asthma or obesity.
Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday.
House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance seemed unlikely to satisfy many Republicans who are threatening to support a bipartisan bill to pry information from the Justice Department.
Sean “Diddy” Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of prostitution-related offense
Sean “Diddy Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life.
