Walking off the floor, Thune said the Senate could stay in session through the weekend if there are signs of progress on a deal. “I think that depends a little bit on what happens. If there’s a path forward to vote, whether that’s today, tomorrow, Saturday, we’ll stay and do that,” Thune said. “I think
Washington — The Senate will take up a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela, with a bipartisan group of senators forcing the issue as they warn that a continued campaign against alleged drug smugglers in the region could escalate. The resolution, led by Democratic Sen. Tim
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaks during a press conference about Hong Kong at House Triangle on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 19, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced on Nov. 6 she will retire from Congress at the end of her current term on Jan. 3, 2027. In a post
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaks during a press conference about Hong Kong at House Triangle on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 19, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced on Nov. 6 she will retire from Congress at the end of her current term on Jan. 3, 2027. In a post
President Trump blamed the Republican election losses on Tuesday in part on the government shutdown, which is now the longest in U.S. history, saying, “the shutdown was a big factor, negative for the Republicans, that was a big factor.” Democrats have demanded a deal to end the shutdown to include an extension of ACA subsidies.
A volunteer prepares boxes of food at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 1, 2025. Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images Food stamp recipients will receive up to 65 percent of their normal benefits in November, Trump administration officials said in court filings on Nov. 5. That’s an increase from up to 50 percent that
A volunteer prepares boxes of food at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 1, 2025. Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images Food stamp recipients will receive up to 65 percent of their normal benefits in November, Trump administration officials said in court filings on Nov. 5. That’s an increase from up to 50 percent that