There’s an unexpected consequence inside the deal to end the federal government shutdown: making hemp products illegal. At Surdyk’s in northeast Minneapolis, THC drinks stand out for their popularity. “There’s teas, there’s ones that are more like soda,” said co-owner Melissa Surdyk. The drinks make up for 10% of sales at her liquor and cheese
Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens before interrupting President Donald Trump during a roundtable meeting on Antifa in the State Dining Room at the White House on Oct. 8, 2025. AP Photo/Evan Vucci U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed media reports that the United Kingdom ceased sharing intelligence related to narcotics-carrying maritime crafts because
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Six House Democrats voted with Republicans on Nov. 12 to pass a package reopening the federal government. Reps. Jared Golden (D-Maine), Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), Adam Gray
The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in Boston on April 24, 2024. Learner Liu/The Epoch Times Federal Judge Mark Wolf publicly announced his retirement Sunday in an article in The Atlantic, saying he was unable to remain on the bench after 40 years because he wanted to speak out about concerns
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill on Nov. 10, 2025. Tom Brenner/Getty Images House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on Nov. 12 that the House will soon vote on legislation to repeal a provision of a deal to end the shutdown that allows senators to sue if the government illegally
Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook listens during an open meeting of the board at the Federal Reserve in Washington on June 25, 2025. Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 12 scheduled oral arguments for January 2026 in the case challenging President Donald Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve Board member
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman defended his voting record and addressed the criticism he’s received from some in his own party for meeting and sometimes voting with President Trump. “I vote a 91% Democratic line, and if Democrats have a problem with somebody that votes 91% of the same times as you are, more than nine