LIVE NOW: House GOP Leaders Hold Press Conference on Day 28 of Government Shutdown (Oct. 28)

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (R-Texas), and Republican Study Committee members hold a press conference at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 28, marking the 28th day of the governmen… Original News Source Link – Epoch

Food Stamps to Be Paused for 42 Million Americans: What to Know

Food stamps are set to be paused on Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown. Some 42 million Americans will not receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) until Congress approves new funding, according to federal officials, although some states have taken steps to intervene. We had a problem loading this article. Please

Trump Addresses American Troops Aboard USS George Washington in Japan

President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents for a critical minerals/rare earth deal with Japan during a meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, on Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of thousands of American troops aboard aircraft carrier USS George

DNC Sets January Deadline for States Seeking Early 2028 Primary Slots

Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin speaks after winning the vote at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 1, 2025. Rod Lamkey, Jr./AP Photo The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is already preparing for the 2028 presidential primaries, with an eye toward taking back the White House. The DNC’s Rules

These States Lose Most If Federal Food Aid Runs Out

More than 41 million Americans won’t receive federal help buying groceries in November unless Congress reopens the government. “The well has run dry,” the Department of Agriculture wrote on its website on Oct. 27. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit

Judge Directs Trump Admin Officials to Limit Statements About Abrego Garcia

Kilmar Abrego Garcia (C) leaves the Putnam County Jail in Cookeville, Tenn., on Aug. 22, 2025. Brett Carlsen/AP Photo A federal judge has instructed the Trump administration to avoid making statements that could prejudice the jury for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant who is fighting multiple court battles with the administration and could be

Trump, Japanese PM Agree to Critical Minerals, Rare Earths Deals in ‘New Golden Age’ for Both Countries

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents regarding securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths, at a bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 28, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the royal