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2025 government shutdown update: Donald Trump signals no compromise with Democrats on ACA subsidies amid US Senate weekend session

2025 government shutdown update: Donald Trump signals no compromise with Democrats on ACA subsidies amid US Senate weekend session

At Turning Point USA event, Vice President JD Vance says he hopes his Hindu wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, converts to Christianity

At Turning Point USA event, Vice President JD Vance says he hopes his Hindu wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, converts to Christianity

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stands firm on proposed city budget, corporate head tax plan despite opposition

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stands firm on proposed city budget, corporate head tax plan despite opposition

Flight cancellations today: More than 700 flights canceled Saturday as FAA limits flight capacity amid government shutdown 2025

Flight cancellations today: More than 700 flights canceled Saturday as FAA limits flight capacity amid government shutdown 2025

Trump administration asks appeals court to immediately halt ruling on SNAP funding

Trump administration asks appeals court to immediately halt ruling on SNAP funding

Supreme Court considers Kim Davis petition to overturn same

Supreme Court considers Kim Davis petition to overturn same

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks before UN Human Rights Council

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks before UN Human Rights Council

US conducts 17th lethal strike against alleged drug boat

US conducts 17th lethal strike against alleged drug boat

Head of CBP Gregory Bovino, federal immigration agents seen roaming Chicago's Southwest Side, Little Village neighborhood

Head of CBP Gregory Bovino, federal immigration agents seen roaming Chicago's Southwest Side, Little Village neighborhood

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

Supreme Court lets Trump block transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers

Supreme Court lets Trump block transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers

2028 presidential hopefuls flock to key battleground states: Where have they traveled?

2028 presidential hopefuls flock to key battleground states: Where have they traveled?

White House announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices for many Americans

White House announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices for many Americans

Jury awards $10 million to teacher who was shot by 6

Jury awards $10 million to teacher who was shot by 6

Who will replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after she leaves Congress in January 2027?

Who will replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after she leaves Congress in January 2027?

Nancy Pelosi retires: California leaders, politicians express gratitude for former speaker's historic career

Nancy Pelosi retires: California leaders, politicians express gratitude for former speaker's historic career

Appeals court revives Trump's effort to remove hush money case to federal court

Appeals court revives Trump's effort to remove hush money case to federal court

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces retirement at the end of her term in Congress in 2027

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces retirement at the end of her term in Congress in 2027

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum presses charges after street groping incident

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum presses charges after street groping incident

Government shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins

Government shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins

Some SNAP recipients have to choose between rent and food amid halt in benefits

Some SNAP recipients have to choose between rent and food amid halt in benefits

ICE to open call center to help track migrant children for removal

ICE to open call center to help track migrant children for removal

Chicago Police Department Supt. Larry Snelling defends CPD's proposed $2.6 billion budget; October data shows crime decreasing

Chicago Police Department Supt. Larry Snelling defends CPD's proposed $2.6 billion budget; October data shows crime decreasing

Flight capacity will be reduced by 10% at 40 major airports: FAA

Flight capacity will be reduced by 10% at 40 major airports: FAA

Supreme Court hears Trump tariffs case, key justices appear skeptical of his power

Supreme Court hears Trump tariffs case, key justices appear skeptical of his power

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States

What the Trump tariffs Supreme Court case could mean for the economy

What the Trump tariffs Supreme Court case could mean for the economy

Election 2025 key takeaways: Democrats score historic big wins leading into midterms

Election 2025 key takeaways: Democrats score historic big wins leading into midterms

Government shutdown becomes longest in history: How we got here and what's next

Government shutdown becomes longest in history: How we got here and what's next

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan appeals his conviction on federal corruption charges

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan appeals his conviction on federal corruption charges