When the government shuts down, many federal workers go without paychecks, whether they are deemed essential and required to show up for work or whether they’re furloughed for the duration of the shutdown. Such employees are by law entitled to back pay once a funding agreement is reached, but independent contractors who sell goods or
New Jersey voters prioritize taxes in the gubernatorial election between Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, with Sherrill leading by 7 points in Fox News polling.
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.