House passes short-term funding bill to avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December,…
Kennedy Center board set to vote on whether to move forward with closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center’s board is expected to meet Thursday to consider plans for the performing…
Senators exit without meeting Trump’s demands for voting bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators headed for the exits in the predawn hours Saturday, ending for now a crushing…
Senate leaders reach short-term funding deal to avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill on Sunday that would keep federal agencies funded…
Senate returns to Washington after Graham death with uncertain agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans returned to Washington on Monday with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death…
Kennedy Center says it isn’t required to reschedule shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center’s management isn’t making a commitment to scheduling new shows or building up…
Senate Democrats block bipartisan bills in hardball effort to counter Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats’ decision to let a key surveillance authority lapse comes as they are increasingly…
Senators approve withholding their own pay during shutdowns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt…
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran in wartime
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world’s energy supplies and…
House OKs bill to fund Homeland Security Department and end record shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of delays, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of…
U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlook
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace…
Despite Marie Antoinette comparisons, Trump leans into opulence
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had something urgent to address while flying back to Washington from his…