Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., on July 8, 2025. Kent Nishimura/Getty Images Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rejected a request from the governor of Illinois to pause immigration enforcement operations during Halloween. In a letter to Noem, Illinois Gov. JB
Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones faces Republican criticism over his disputed $500,000 fundraising claim following his debate performance.
Virginia Democrats reject GOP attempts to condemn political violence during redistricting special session, voting 21-17 along party lines to block amendment.
The government shutdown continues to impact the aviation industry as air traffic controllers miss paychecks and Vice President JD Vance seeks Democratic support.
A former Biden spokesperson admitted to Congress that he had only met with the aging president between a few times in over two years despite claiming he was sharp "every single day."
The U.S. Capitol building during the government shutdown in Washington on Oct. 28, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times A federal judge considered ordering the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to tap into a $5 billion contingency fund to avoid a lapse in the national food stamp program on Oct. 30. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani,
Senators at the Capitol continued to express cautious optimism about the state of conversations to end the shutdown on Thursday. Sen. Kevin Cramer, a North Dakota Republican, told reporters he’s “seeing some movement,” noting that “there’s a lot of negotiating going on right now among members.” “I’ve seen more discussions. Some of the Democrats I’ve