After 40 days of political gridlock, lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have reached a deal to reopen the federal government, clearing the way for the longest shutdown in U.S. history to end, while setting in motion a complex process to restart suspended programs, pay furloughed workers, and repair economic damage. The Senate voted 60–40 on
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Republican NYC Councilwoman Inna Vernikov is daring mayor-elect Mamdani to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu by inviting him to New York City on Mamdani's first day in office.
Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on April 25, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times A Utah judge on Nov. 10 rejected Republican congressional redistricting maps for the state and adopted a more Democratic-favorable alternate proposal. Judge Dianna Gibson ruled that the map presented by state lawmakers “unduly favors Republicans and disfavors Democrats.” Currently, all
The EPA faces criticism for proposing to end its greenhouse gas reporting program that tracks emissions from large energy firms and industrial companies.
Mother-daughter political divide emerges as New Hampshire's Sen. Jeanne Shaheen backs shutdown deal while daughter Stefany opposes it over healthcare concerns.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury criticizes eight Senate Democrats for ending the 42-day stalemate, arguing federal employee protections shouldn't have been necessary.