Federal government begins to reopen after record 43-day shutdown ends

Federal government begins to reopen after record 43-day shutdown ends – CBS News Watch CBS News The federal government has started reopening after a record 43-day shutdown. Kris Van Cleave reports it could take some time for operations to get back to normal. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before

Newly released records raise questions about friendship between Trump and Epstein

President Trump’s name appears hundreds of times in the newly-released batch of 23,000 pages of records and messages from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about their relationship. Mr. Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has called the scandal a “hoax” perpetrated by Democrats. Scott MacFarlane has more. Original CBS News Link</a

Senator warns unauthorized drone flights pose rising threat within U.S.

Unauthorized drone flights over U.S. military installations, border facilities and mass public events are climbing to unprecedented levels, prompting warnings from top lawmakers that the country faces an escalating aerial security risk while it remains hamstrung by a patchwork of airspace protection capabilities. Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, said in

Democrats Press Extension of ACA Tax Credits After Government Reopening

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), House Democratic Leadership attend Steering and Policy Committee hearing on the impact of the government shutdown in Washington on Oct. 22, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times House Democrats signaled they will keep pressing to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits after the government reopened on Nov. 12, accusing

House Armed Services Chair Urges Trump Admin to Publicly Disclose Legal Basis for Boat Strikes

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, gestures during a committee hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, on Sept. 29, 2021. Rod Lamkey/Reuters WASHINGTON—Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) offered his ringing endorsement of a recent closed-door briefing on the ongoing campaign of U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats

Who Are the 47 Members of Congress Not Seeking Reelection?

Senior members including Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Mitch McConnell, are retiring, while others are running for other offices. Add to My List Save By Arjun Singh | November 13, 2025Updated:November 13, 2025 Illustration by The Epoch Times, Public Domain Congressional midterms will be held on Nov. 3, 2026, when all 435 members of the