The shutdown rolled on Thursday with both sides dug in and Trump using the lapse as an excuse to cut “dead wood” in the executive branch.

A DOJ watchdog found changes have “significantly reduced” the number of noncompliant searches under a powerful surveillance authority.

Democratic lawmakers and strategists have panned Vance’s role as the shutdown entered its second day Thursday and appeared likely to span the weekend. They have painted Vance and Trump as purposely ...

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the shutdown and campaign developments.

Here archival photos of Dr. Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at the age of 91, from some of her appearances on Capitol Hill.

Donald Trump Addresses Military Leadership in Quantico, Virginia - September 30, 2025 ...

The Supreme Court begins a new term Monday that could shape the power of the presidency, elections and LGBT rights nationwide ...

I kept praying that it wouldn’t close,” one food worker said. While furloughed federal employees will see backpay, contractors don’t have a guarantee.

The government shutdown comes over a year before the midterm elections and prompted quite the blame game between Democrats ...

The partial government shutdown led federal courts to temporarily pause some federal court challenges to Trump administration policies.

In a messaging frenzy, lawmakers are floating proposals aimed at how federal pay is handled during a shutdown, including ...

Democratic holdouts seek a commitment on expiring health insurance tax credits, limits to White House rescissions.