Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the office of The Center for American Progress (CAP) Action Fund in Washington on March 18, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to hold a public conference on Friday during her visit to his state, as he accused federal agents
President Donald Trump's Gaza proposal prompts Hamas to agree to hostage release following his warning that leaders face death if hostages aren't freed by Sunday.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the agency has terminated all ties with the Southern Poverty Law Center, calling the nonprofit a "partisan smear machine."
Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota holds a copy of a continuing resolution as he speaks alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 3, 2025. Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Speaking to reporters at the Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson and
President Donald Trump issued a security guarantee for Qatar after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for an Israeli strike and announced Gaza ceasefire plans.
Seattle Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell is facing criticism over a debate response explaining why he has "no desire" to put repeat offenders in jail.
The government shutdown will roll into the weekend as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demands bipartisan negotiations on a continuing resolution and healthcare credits.