House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away
Speaker Mike Johnson will likely need nearly perfect attendance from Republicans to get the measure...
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Top diplomats will talk with Ukraine’s foreign minister at the G7 meeting in Canada
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will participate Wednesday in a G7 session on Ukraine...
Appeals court to hear arguments on law cutting Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds
Planned Parenthood reports the legislation cost $45 million in September alone, forcing clinics to cover...
A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration
The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Day 43 with almost...
What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
Budget experts say the math doesn't work.
Lawsuit challenges TSA’s ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs
The TSA enacted after a Trump executive order declaring two unchangeable sexes.
Trump pardons the husband of Republican supporter Rep. Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee
A White House official said Harshbarger was a victim of “excessive prosecution."
White House’s 50-year mortgage proposal has one notable benefit but a number of drawbacks
FHA's Bill Pulte called it a "game changer" for homebuyers.
Judge adopts Utah congressional map creating a Democratic-leaning district for 2026
A Utah judge rejected a new congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers.
Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote
As lawmakers return after nearly two months away they will test Johnson's leadership.
UK government is caught up in a feud between Trump and the BBC
Critics want changes to the BBC, while supporters want to protect it from political interference.
Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments
The justices chose what is effectively the path of least resistance.
Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history is leaving a mark on an already-struggling...
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump
Top diplomats are converging as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada...
Senate passes bill to reopen government. Maryland senators oppose.
The funding package passed 60 to 40, with seven Democrats and one Independent in favor....
Trump pardons man who took brief detour as he ran up and down Wyoming’s Grand Teton in record time
The pardon for Michelino Sunseri appeared apolitical.
Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say
Military services are grappling with an inability to fully discharge active duty service members.
Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
A three-judge appellate panel upheld the verdict in December 2024.
Bangor, Maine, swears in new City Council member who went to prison for manslaughter
Angela Walker spoke openly during her campaign about how she is a changed person.
Deployment of West Virginia National Guard members in nation’s capital can continue: judge
Gov. Patrick Morrisey authorized the deployment to support Trump’s crime-fighting efforts.
Trump names his former lawyer Coale to serve as Belarus envoy
Coale is currently serving as a deputy special envoy to Ukraine.
A look at prominent people pardoned by Trump after they tried to overturn his 2020 election loss
They're part of the effort to rewrite the history of Trump's election defeat.
How Trump’s support for a white minority group in South Africa led to a US boycott of the G20 summit
The South African government say Trump’s claims of persecution are baseless.
Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses
The BBC’s top executive and its head of news both quit Sunday.
Photos of Americans turning to food pantries as shutdown drags on
Financial struggles are compounded by SNAP facing delays.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The legislation would still need to clear the House before the government could reopen.
These 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it
Their decision was labeled a “betrayal” and “pathetic” by prominent voices in the Democratic Party.
Supreme Court will decide whether states can count late-arriving mail ballots, a Trump target
Mississippi is one of 16 states and the District of Columbia that accept mailed ballots...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump’s $2,000 ‘dividend’ may come via tax cuts
Bessent said he hadn’t spoken to the president about this idea but “the $2,000 dividend...
What’s in the legislation to end the federal government shutdown
What’s in and out of the bipartisan deal has drawn criticism and leaves few senators...
Trump hosts Syria’s al-Sharaa for a first-of-its-kind meeting at the White House
It's the first White House visit by a Syrian head of state since Syria gained...
Netanyahu and Kushner meet as Gaza ceasefire’s first phase winds down
The first stage of the ceasefire agreement took effect on Oct. 10.
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss
Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes.
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
Lower courts have ordered the government to keep all the money flowing.
READER POLL: Will flight delays during government shutdown affect your vote in next election?
Travel chaos is mounting as the federal government shutdown forces the Federal Aviation Administration to...
US airlines’ daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extends
WASHINGTON (AP) — Air traffic in the U.S. could “slow to a trickle” if the...
The U.S. was a leader in cultural heritage investigations. Now those agents are working immigration enforcement.
Homeland Security Investigations, the department's investigative arm, once had as many as eight agents in...
Will Maryland National Guard riot control force stifle protests, elections?
"These on-call elements have existed for approximately 20 years in every state and territory as...
Al-Sharaa to become the first Syrian president to visit the White House after an unlikely rise
By ABBY SEWELL BEIRUT (AP) — Two decades ago, Ahmad al-Sharaa was held in a...
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government and...
US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown
By JOHN SEEWER U.S. airlines again canceled more than 1,000 flights on Saturday, the second...
Weekend session gets off to slow start in Senate as lawmakers look for a way out of shutdown
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are working...
Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer’s Senate leadership
“There’s just a lot of fear around progressive policies that’s misunderstood."
Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss it
The filing is similar to one from another of Trump’s perceived adversaries, James Comey.
Florida is suing Planned Parenthood over the safety of abortion drugs. Here’s what to know
Abortion opponents have increasingly targeted the pills in the wake of Roe v. Wade's overturning.
South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain imports
Qcells says U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported components for solar panels.
Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel say
The plot to kill Ambassador Einat Kranz Neiger was allegedly hatched last year.
FACT FOCUS: Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleading
Walmart’s 2025 meal basket offers fewer items and different products to make it more affordable.
Takeaways from the 2025 general election, in charts
This year’s electorate moved decisively towards the Democratic Party.
Hegseth says he wants the Pentagon to prioritize speed over cost when buying weapons
The way the U.S. military buys weapons has faced criticism for decades.
ICE to open national call center to find unaccompanied migrant children
The Nashville center would be capable of handling 6,000 to 7,000 daily calls.
Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigation
Trump’s accusations renew a bipartisan presidential fight against rising food prices.
The government shutdown prompts the cancellation of some Veterans Day events
Despite the upheaval, some communities are still trying to find ways to honor veterans even...
US skips human rights review by UN body as countries appeal for its return next year
Council members expressed regret that the United States didn’t take part.
Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges
Strawberry, an eight-time All-Star, struggled with legal and personal issues after his baseball career.
The most vulnerable senators of 2026, a year out from Election Day
Democrats’ hopes of securing control of the Senate next year begin with Georgia.
The most vulnerable House members, a year out from 2026 elections
Mid-decade redistricting will have a major impact on the House battlefield.
Trump gave the Labor Department more control over career-technical education. Will students benefit?
Career and technical education is a lot more than learning to weld or draw blood.
Cornell University to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
The university agreed to pay $30 million directly to the U.S. government.
Deep in Trump country, coal miners with black lung say government is suffocating the ‘working man’
A rule to cut exposure to toxic silica dust is now in jeopardy.
Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced
Venezuela’s ambassador to the U.N. called the attacks “extrajudicial executions.”
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The food program serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
Trump administration moves to loosen restrictions it once supported on a harmful pollutant
The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule to reduce powerful greenhouse gases that contribute...
Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer made the offer to reopen the government on Friday.
Trump is ramping up a new effort to convince a skeptical public he can fix affordability worries
The White House is adjusting its messaging strategy after voters said the economy was their...
US travelers scramble to adjust as airlines cut 1,000 flights because of shutdown
The FAA says its goal is to reduce flights by up to 10% to ease...
Judge orders release of US Border Patrol head Gregory Bovino deposition videos: Watch them here
The recordings were filed under seal as part of a lawsuit led by the Chicago...
The Congressional Budget Office was hacked. It says it has implemented new security measures
The incident is under investigation, but work for Congress continues.
Trump administration speeds up new rules that would make it easier to charge some protesters
Changes come as protests have surged against President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
Lawmakers have demanded more information on the military strikes against alleged drug-smuggling vessels.
Supreme Court lets Trump block transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers
It halts a lower-court order requiring the government to keep letting people choose.
Maryland National Guard creating crowd, riot control reaction force
The state's National Guard has prioritized creating a quick reaction force which can respond to...
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
The ruling gives the administration until Friday to make the payments.
DC National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital ordered by Trump is extended to Feb. 28
Hundreds of guard members remain in the city.
Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs
Access to the drugs has been a consistent problem because of spotty insurance coverage.
Appeals court gives Trump another shot at erasing his hush money conviction
A federal appeals court have given new life to President Donald Trump’s bid to erase...
Trump has other tariff options if the Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes
Trump will still have plenty of options to keep taxing imports aggressively even if the...
At White House meeting, Hungary’s Orbán to seek Trump’s blessing to keep buying Russian oil
Orbán faces pressure from the EU and the Trump administration to reduce reliance on Russian...
Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House
Pelosi has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years.
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
Hundreds of flights scheduled for Friday were already cut.
Bipartisan talks to end the shutdown intensify, but agreement elusive
Democrats insist any deal to end the shutdown include a fix for health care.
Hegseth and Rubio share classified details on boat strikes with congressional leaders
Senators are expected to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval for any...
Democrats are hopeful again. But unresolved questions remain about party’s path forward
The debate over the party’s future is already starting to play out in key midterm...
IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers
The IRS faced intense blowback to Direct File from private tax preparation companies.
States sue Trump administration over restrictions put on FEMA emergency grants
Both states and local governments depend heavily on the grants.
Trump nominates former New Mexico lawmaker to lead Bureau of Land Management
Former Rep. Steve Pearce must be confirmed by the Senate.
Congressional stalemate creates chaos for Obamacare shoppers
Consumers need to be more informed than ever to navigate their health coverage choices.
Trump’s HHS orders state Medicaid programs to help find undocumented immigrants
Five states reported they’ve received more than 170,000 names collectively.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
The agency is confronting staffing shortages causing delays across the country.
US proposes the UN lift sanctions on Syria’s leader ahead of White House visit
American officials appear to be pushing for it to happen before al-Sharaa visits Washington.
Virginia voters push back hard on Trump administration efforts to reshape federal government
The results sent a blistering message to Trump and his party.
Chicago daycare worker detained by immigration agents at drop-off time for children
Parents gathered outside the preschool looking angered and dismayed.
California Republicans sue over new U.S. House map approved by voters
Republicans have filed multiple lawsuits in California to block Democrats' plan with little success.
Why California voters approved a redistricting ballot measure, according to the AP Voter Poll
Many California voters felt Republicans left them with no alternative.
How key demographic groups voted in 2025, according to the AP Voter Poll
Even with major wins, the survey exposed fault lines for Democrats.
Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probe
The judge expressed concerned the DOJ's position was to “indict first and investigate later.”
Data scientists perform last rites for ‘dearly departed datasets’ in 2nd Trump administration
Experts warn federal data is at risk due to staff losses and potential policy conflicts.
As vice president during 9/11, Cheney is at the center of an enduring debate over US spy powers
Trump is now relying on a legal doctrine created during Cheney’s time in office.
Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big
Trump got a serious warning from voters that he’s out of touch on the economy.
What’s next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House map
More states soon could take up redistricting.