Third teenager in DC indicted for killing of congressional intern
A third teenager has been arrested and charged with the killing of a congressional intern in the nation’s…
U.N. human rights chief says U.S. “must halt” strikes on alleged drug boats to prevent “extrajudicial killing”
Geneva — The United Nations human rights chief said Friday that U.S. military strikes against boats in the Caribbean…
Illinois lawmakers pass public transit funding bill to address RTA budget gap
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) — The Illinois General Assembly passed a bill Friday morning to fill a budget gap…
ACA open enrollment starts Nov. 1 as enhanced subsidies in limbo
The U.S. Capitol building, weeks into the continuing U.S. government shutdown, in Washington on Oct. 27, 2025. Kylie…
YouGov surveys of gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey show leads for Spanberger and Sherrill
YouGov surveys conducted October 17 – 28 in Virginia and New Jersey show Democrats leading in both gubernatorial…
Shutdown offers schools glimpse of Education Department closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for school leaders wondering how long…
White House Halloween: Superheroes, Trump lookalikes and more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted hundreds of costumed guests — from superheroes to dinosaurs and even…
Trump funded SNAP benefits in a previous shutdown — but not now
President Donald Trump can prevent nearly 42 million Americans from losing funding for their food aid benefits on…
Two Die in NYC Basements as Squall Brings Massive Rain Burst to City
Two people died in flooded New York City buildings on Thursday after sudden and intense rain brought a…
CNN Host Grills Mike Johnson Over Shutdown: ‘I Reject The Premise Of The Question’
The “Inside Politics” host first asked Johnson if he would accept “a partial government funding deal” to reopen…
Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown : NPR
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025,…
Confirmation hearing delayed for Trump’s surgeon general nominee as she goes into labor with her first child
The Senate hearing for President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, is postponed as the…