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.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces questions on Epstein files at House hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
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.
FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
JD Vance hosts "The Charlie Kirk Show" after Kirk's assassination
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
Johnson after Charlie Kirk killing: "I think this could be a turning point"
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "I think this could be a turning point" for the country in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, urging leaders to "turn down the rhetoric."
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Senate GOP moves on rules change after Dem warnings against going "nuclear"
Democrats ultimately pushed for more time to iron things out and secure support as the day stretched on, but Republicans refused.
Politicians condemn killing of Charlie Kirk
Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while he was speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Schumer says GOP plan to avert shutdown "not good enough to get our votes"
Republicans and Democrats are still far apart on how to avert a government shutdown just three weeks before funding runs out.
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NIH whistleblower details clash over vaccines with Trump officials
A former NIH official says she was removed after clashes over vaccines, accusing RFK Jr. and his deputies of posing "a substantial and specific danger to public health and safety."
House panel releases more records from Jeffrey Epstein's estate
The new records include a birthday letter to Epstein allegedly written by President Trump, which he has denied writing.
Trump attends U.S. Open men's finals
President Trump had not attended the U.S. Open since shortly after he launched his first campaign in 2015, but he was once a fixture at the New York tennis tournament.
Kevin Hassett says Fed monetary policy should be "fully independent" of presidents
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said the Federal Reserve's monetary policy "needs to be fully independent of political influence — including from President Trump."