Trump’s signature tariffs hang on key question about Congress’ power before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court weighs separation of powers issues as Donald Trump defends his use of emergency law to bypass Congress on global tariffs.
House returns after nearly 2-month absence as shutdown nears end
Washington — The House returns Wednesday for the first time since the start of the government shutdown and nearly two months after it last voted, bringing an end to the chamber’s longest absence in recent memory. The House has been out of session since Sept. 19, when it passed a Republican measure to fund the
Trump Signs Bill to Reopen Government, Ending Record-Long Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump signs the bill package to re-open the federal government in the Oval Office of the White House on Nov. 12, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump on Nov. 12 signed a bill passed by both chambers of Congress to fund the government until January, formally bringing an end to
House Votes to End Longest-Ever Shutdown, Sending Bill to Trump’s Desk
The U.S. Capitol building during the government shutdown in Washington on Nov. 12, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives on Nov. 12 passed a legislative package to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. In a 222–209 vote, the House approved the measure around 8:20 p.m. ET. Six Democrats—Reps. Jared Golden
House Gears Up for Vote on Bill to End Shutdown
The U.S. Capitol building on the 41st day of the government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, in Washington on Nov. 10, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The House of Representatives on Nov. 12 is expected to take a vote on a legislative package to fund the government as Washington stands on the precipice of
House to Vote on Bill to End Government Shutdown
The U.S. Capitol building on the 41st day of the government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, in Washington on Nov. 10, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The House of Representatives on Nov. 12 is expected to take a vote on a legislative package to fund the government as Washington stands on the precipice of
JFK’s Grandson Jack Schlossberg Announces Run for Congress
Jack Schlossberg arrives at the JFK Library in Boston on May 4, 2025. Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of the late former President John F. Kennedy, said on Nov. 11 that he intends to run for the U.S. Congress to represent New York City. Schlossberg—son of JFK’s daughter, Caroline Kennedy, and designer-artist