How a government shutdown could impact Americans
With the government on the brink of a shutdown later this week as Congress remains at an impasse on a funding deal, federal departments and agencies have formally begun the mandatory process of planning to bring nonessential functions to a halt.
2023-09-24 18:15
Biden Highlights Progress for Black Americans at Campaign Stop
President Joe Biden touted his achievements for Black Americans and vowed to deliver on promises made ahead of
2023-09-24 11:54
Ukraine war: How Zelensky is grappling with Western war fatigue
Ukraine’s leader has always been comfortable campaigning for help - now he’s having to negotiate.
2023-09-24 08:25
McCarthy ally dares critics to push vote ousting speaker, blasts hardliners over possible shutdown
Rep. Garret Graves, one of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's closest allies, told CNN that he's fed up with conservative critics dangling the threat of McCarthy's ouster, saying that he's prepared to put the debate to rest by forcing a vote on the threat.
2023-09-24 06:56
DeSantis Says Ukraine Joining NATO Isn’t in Best Interest of US
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said he opposes NATO membership for Ukraine, saying he doesn’t think it’s in
2023-09-24 06:49
New Jersey’s Menendez Faces Senate Seat Challenge After Charges
US Senator Robert Menendez will be challenged for his seat by Representative Andy Kim, a fellow New Jersey
2023-09-24 04:51
Rep. Andy Kim announces he'll run against NJ Sen. Bob Menendez in wake of his indictment
New Jersey Democratic Rep. Andy Kim announced on Saturday a 2024 Senate challenge to Sen. Bob Menendez in the wake of the senator's indictment and refusal to step down.
2023-09-24 04:27
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter visit Georgia festival ahead of former president's 99th birthday, Carter Center says
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, were seen Saturday morning taking a ride through the Plains Peanut Festival in Plains, Georgia, the Carter Center said in a social media post.
2023-09-24 03:27
Ukraine's Zelenskiy stops over in Poland to award two volunteers
WARSAW Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy awarded two Polish volunteers state awards during a stopover on Saturday, but did
2023-09-24 03:18
Schumer in talks with McConnell as shutdown fears grow: 'We may now have to go first'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told CNN that his chamber might have to take matters in its own hands and push through a must-pass bill to fund the government amid deep divisions in the House and a looming shutdown by next weekend.
2023-09-24 02:20
McCarthy works through weekend but no progress on short-term fix with just one week until shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Saturday he still lacks support from a handful of GOP hardliners to put a Republican stopgap measure on the floor next week, making a government shutdown likely with just one week until the deadline.
2023-09-24 01:49
Germany’s Scholz Tells Homeowners They Can Cope with 4% Rates
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz used a campaign stop in Bavaria as an opportunity to defend the recent interest
2023-09-24 00:28