Senate GOP shuts down war powers resolution aimed at blocking Venezuela strikes
Senators took up a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela.
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SNAP recipients will now get up to 65% of November benefits, USDA says
A top official at the Department of Agriculture said food aid beneficiaries will receive up to 65% of their benefits, more than the initial 50% in partial payments.
Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, to retire from Congress after this term
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
Senate GOP eyes key Friday vote in different approach to end shutdown
Senate Republicans are planning a different approach to try to end the government shutdown on Friday.
October layoffs soared to their highest for the month in 22 years: report
Employers have slashed nearly 1.1 million jobs through October this year, up 65% from a year ago, new labor data shows.
Explosion at Mississippi plant sends large plume of yellow smoke into the air
An explosion at a Mississippi chemical plant caused an ammonia leak, forced nearby residents to evacuate, officials said, and sent a giant plume of yellowish smoke into the air.
ICE officer injured by detainee as threats against agents rise, DHS says
DHS said an ICE officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston.
Witnesses of UPS plane crash recall melted clothes, chaos: "There was no going to help"
At least 13 people were killed and several others injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday.
CEO challenging Trump in court could trigger wave of tariff refunds
Chicago-area toymaker Rick Woldenberg sued Trump over tariffs in a landmark case heard by the Supreme Court Wednesday.
UPS plane's engine fell off during crash in Louisville, NTSB official says
There was a fire in the UPS plane's left wing and the engine "detached" during takeoff from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, the NTSB official said.
Transportation secretary announces 10% reduction in U.S. air traffic
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
Why are U.S. layoffs rising even as corporate profits surge?
A trend that started in the technology sector is spreading to other industries, with businesses cutting workers even as their profits expand.
You're living in a "K-shaped" economy. Here's how that affects you.
The shape of economic growth this year highlights the widening gap between wealthy Americans and everyone else, economists say.
UPS plane crash video offers clues as investigators try to determine cause
Still images and aerial video footage appear to show the plane's left engine sitting just off the runway in Louisville, Kentucky.
Starbucks unionized workers say they are ready to strike on Nov. 13
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
Trump congratulates Democrats in election night call with CBS News
Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott
Troy Jackson defeats longtime Maine Sen. Susan Collins
Democrats, retaking House majority, aim to derail Trump's agenda
Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats
Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate race
Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race
Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate race in another Democratic upset
