Gov. Newsom Deploys California National Guard Over Government Shutdown

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times California Gov. Gavin Newsom will deploy members of the state’s National Guard during the government shutdown to aid food banks during a possible lapse in funding to the food stamps program. In an announcement on Oct. 22, the governor’s

Government Shutdown Becomes Second-Longest in US History: 4 Things to Know

The government shutdown that started on Oct. 1 has entered its fourth week and is now the second-longest in U.S. history. At Day 22 of the shutdown, Democrats and Republicans have remained at odds. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 17 hours to protest the Trump administration’s

Government Shutdown Becomes 2nd-Longest in US History: 4 Things to Know

The government shutdown that started on Oct. 1 has entered its fourth week and is now the second-longest in U.S. history. On day 22 of the shutdown, Democrats and Republicans remained at odds. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 17 hours to protest the Trump administration’s policies.