Kristi Noem awards $10K bonuses to TSA workers as trump praises ‘patriotic’ federal employees
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday awarded $10,000 bonuses to TSA agents who stayed on duty during the 43-day government shutdown.
Trump official refers Swalwell to Justice Department for alleged fraud
Washington — A Trump administration official has referred California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over alleged tax and mortgage fraud, sources told CBS News. The official, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, has leveled similar accusations against several other officials, including Democrats New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Sen.
Incumbent Seattle mayor concedes to Mamdani-style ‘socialist’ who tapped her parents for money while running
Progressive activist and political organizer Katie Wilson, who has been likened to self-proclaimed socialist Zohran Mamdani, came out on top in Seattle's mayoral race.
With shutdown over, Senate focus turns to upcoming fight on health care
Washington — With the government shutdown finally in the rearview mirror, the focus in the Senate is turning to an upcoming fight over health care, with Democrats hoping to regroup after splintering in the final stages of the showdown. Eight Senate Democrats broke ranks to reach a deal with Republicans to end the shutdown, dashing
White House Economist: ‘We Will Never Know’ October Unemployment Rate
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington on April 14, 2025. Reuters/Kevin Lamarque/ File Photo A White House economic adviser confirmed Thursday that federal officials won’t be able to determine what the unemployment rate was for last month due to the government shutdown that ended on Wednesday.
White House Economist Says October Jobs Data Might Never Be Known Due to Shutdown
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington on April 14, 2025. Reuters/Kevin Lamarque/ File Photo A White House economic adviser confirmed Thursday that federal officials won’t be able to determine what the unemployment rate was for last month due to the government shutdown that ended on Wednesday.
Justice Department Sues to Block California’s Redistricting Map
Traffic drives past a sign advertising against California’s Proposition 50 in Los Angeles, on Oct. 28, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The Department of Justice sued on Nov. 13 to block California from implementing its new congressional map, which could determine which party controls the House of Representatives in 2027. “California’s redistricting scheme is a