Government Remains Closed After 13th Vote to Reopen Fails

The U.S. Capitol building on Oct. 9, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The Senate has failed to advance a stopgap funding measure for a 13th time, extending a government shutdown amid growing concern about pay for federal employees and benefits for low-income Americans. The Oct. 28 vote of 54–45 fell short of the 60 votes

LIVE NOW: House GOP Leaders Hold Press Conference on Day 28 of Government Shutdown (Oct. 28)

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (R-Texas), and Republican Study Committee members hold a press conference at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 28, marking the 28th day of the governmen… Original News Source Link – Epoch

Food Stamps to Be Paused for 42 Million Americans: What to Know

Food stamps are set to be paused on Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown. Some 42 million Americans will not receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) until Congress approves new funding, according to federal officials, although some states have taken steps to intervene. We had a problem loading this article. Please

Trump Addresses American Troops Aboard USS George Washington in Japan

President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents for a critical minerals/rare earth deal with Japan during a meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, on Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of thousands of American troops aboard aircraft carrier USS George

DNC Sets January Deadline for States Seeking Early 2028 Primary Slots

Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin speaks after winning the vote at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 1, 2025. Rod Lamkey, Jr./AP Photo The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is already preparing for the 2028 presidential primaries, with an eye toward taking back the White House. The DNC’s Rules