Senate vote on ending shutdown fails for 11th time on Day 20

Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking at a news conference in Nevada, said a “large majority” of employees at the federal agency that oversees the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile have been furloughed, though he noted that “there is a certain number of mission-critical folks that are still working.” “We have run out of federal funds for

Nomination Sent to the Senate

Presidential Actions Nominations & Appointments October 20, 2025 Jennifer Wicks McNamara, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Original Story Link

White House begins demolition of part of East Wing for Trump’s ballroom

Washington — Demolition on the White House’s East Wing has begun, although President Trump previously said his ballroom addition to the White House wouldn’t “interfere” with the building’s existing structure.   The Washington Post first reported on the demolition and published an image of the work. And on Monday, a pool reporter captured video of