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

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

Staff Shortages Tied to Shutdown Cause Widespread Flight Delays

Passengers line up to check bags before their flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta on June 28, 2022. Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced delays at airports around the nation due to staffing issues connected to the government shutdown. Flights were affected in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, and Newark as the shutdown

FBI Confirms Hunting Stand Near Trump’s Air Force One: 4 Things to Know

The FBI’s deputy director provided more details about a hunting stand that was found overlooking President Donald Trump’s Air Force One in Florida, saying that it is now using its forensic tools in an investigation. On Oct. 19, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the existence of the stand in a statement to multiple news outlets,