Government shutdown begins as lawmakers fail to reach deal to extend funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
Government shutdown nears as White House meeting yields little progress
Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown.
Trump moves to declassify Amelia Earhart records
President Trump told his administration on Friday to declassify any federal records about Amelia Earhart, the pilot whose 1937 disappearance over the Pacific Ocean has drawn decades of public fascination.
Syria's president warns Israel's actions could alienate U.S. allies
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told CBS News that Israel's actions put "the interests of the U.S. and its strategic allies at risk."
Trump signs order paving way for TikTok deal to keep app operating in the U.S.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that paves the way for a deal brokered by his administration to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.
Trump to meet with Schumer and Jeffries as government shutdown looms
Democrats have pleaded with Republicans to negotiate before government funding expires at the end of the month.
Macron calls Ambassador Kushner's criticism of France "unacceptable" for diplomat
In an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the French president pushed back on criticism for recognizing a Palestinian state.
Senate confirms Mike Waltz as Trump's U.N. ambassador
Mike Waltz's confirmation comes days before world leaders and their representatives gather for high-level meetings at the U.N. General Assembly.
Macron: Recognition of Palestinian state necessary to combat Hamas
Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized France's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it "reckless" — French President Emmanuel Macron told CBS News the response was "excessive."
House-passed GOP funding bill to avoid shutdown fails in Senate
A Republican measure to keep the government funded past Oct. 1 stalled in the Senate after clearing the House on Friday.
Legal experts see a dangerous precedent in crackdown on Charlie Kirk criticism
Trump administration figures have vowed to pursue anyone who mocks or celebrates Kirk's death, alarming First Amendment advocates.
Democrats release counteroffer to avert shutdown while House advances GOP plan
House Republicans advanced their own plan earlier Wednesday, moving one step closer to funding the government without provisions sought by Democrats.
Trump delays TikTok ban enforcement again ahead of expected China deal
The president signed an executive order Tuesday extending the pause on enforcing the law until at least Dec. 16.
House GOP leaders unveil plan to fund the government until Nov. 21
House Speaker Mike Johnson said a Friday vote is expected in the House on the the legislation, which would keep the government funded until Nov. 21 and provide additional funds for security for lawmakers and other officials.
U.S. lifts travel restrictions on Hungarian citizens
The Biden administration in 2021 imposed restrictions on Hungarian passport holders born outside of Hungary.