NATO allies clash after Russian jets breach airspace, testing alliance resolve
Russian incursions into NATO airspace are fueling divisions among allies, with some warning that repeated Article 4 signals risk weakening deterrence without real action.
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Government Shutdown Begins: 4 Takeaways
The federal government remains shut down after the Senate on Oct. 1 again rejected a pair of competing plans that would temporarily extend funding. The shutdown began on Oct. 1 at 12:01 a.m. as Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over the terms of a stopgap spending agreement. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable
Johnson accuses Schumer of blocking ‘real discussion’ to keep government open
House Republicans and Senate Democrats remain deadlocked over government funding, and Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's political calculations.
Here’s what Trump wants to do to reshape the federal government during the shutdown
The government shutdown began Wednesday as Congress failed to pass a funding package, while President Donald Trump sees opportunity to cut federal programs and employees.
DNC Resumes Direct Voter Registration, Boosts State Funding, Chairman Says
DNC chair candidate Ken Martin speaks at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 1, 2025. Rod Lamkey Jr./AP Photo The Democratic National Committee is shifting resources into year-round organizing and voter registration while increasing monthly support for every state party, DNC
Trump approval slipping among Latinos, but Democrats haven’t made major gains
The government shutdown that began Wednesday prompted the White House to cancel a celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month with Latino supporters, a key voting group for President Trump in 2024. Despite periodic events showcasing GOP efforts to woo Hispanics, that support may be eroding. Latinos made up a big part of the coalition
NYU blocks Oct. 7 campus talk by Jewish conservative, citing security concerns
New York University faces backlash after canceling conservative legal analyst Ilya Shapiro's campus event due to alleged safety and security concerns.