Epstein Files Bill Update: Passes in Senate, sent to Trump for signature

The Senate on Wednesday quickly passed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued

President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.

Texas could be home to new FEMA headquarters, source says

Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.

DC crime crackdown: Congress targets bail, police reforms

Republicans in Congress are making moves to alter the way Washington, D.C., enforces crime and justice, sparking a heated debate.

Trump reverses course, calls on House Republicans to release Epstein files

President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, now urging House Republicans to back efforts to make the documents public.

At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes

Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton. 

Trump election interference case: Prosecutor appoints self

Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Director Peter Skandalakis appointed himself to lead the Trump election interference case after no other prosecutor accepted the role before a court deadline.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Work underway to restart after historic disruption

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is officially over, at least on paper. For many Americans, the fallout from the shutdown lingers as restoring government operations won’t happen overnight.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Senate advances plan to end standoff

The Senate took its first step toward ending the government shutdown Sunday after moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, frustrating colleagues who argue Americans want them to keep up the fight.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: More flights canceled; bill to end shutdown sent to House

Air travelers faced mounting frustration Tuesday as airports cut more flights to meet new FAA targets during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, the Senate passed legislation to reopen the government, but the 42-day shutdown will continue until the House returns from recess to vote on the deal.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Wednesday House vote could end longest stalemate in history

The House is expected to vote Wednesday on reopening the federal government, potentially ending the nation’s longest shutdown on its 43rd day. Frustration lingers on both sides as Democrats fell short in their push for health insurance measures, while Republicans faced blame, with polls and recent state and local elections showing voter dissatisfaction.

What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files

If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.

Smithsonian to reopen several museums Friday as government reopens

Several Smithsonian museums will reopen Friday as the federal government resumes operations after the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.

Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims

Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.

SNAP benefits: Supreme Court to weigh in on food aid

The funding fight over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues Tuesday as the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in, even as Congress moves closer to reopening the government.