Politics Oct 02 GOP Sen. Rounds: ‘We’re not going to negotiate’ with Dems until shutdown ends Congress did not meet on Thursday in part due to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. But when the Senate returns Friday, the question is, what is the way out of this shutdown? There are some in the Senate trying…
Politics Oct 01 Congressional leaders and White House refuse to compromise on first day of shutdown Attempts to end the government shutdown that began overnight have been unsuccessful. Democrats are refusing to vote without ensuring health care subsidies and Republicans say they won't negotiate until funding is secure. Federal workers are either on the job without…
Politics Sep 30 Government barreling toward shutdown with Congress in partisan deadlock The federal government is barreling toward a shutdown at the stroke of midnight as Congress remains in a deadlock. Democrats are demanding a bill that reverses cuts to Medicaid and prevents health insurance premiums from going up at the end…
Politics Sep 29 Government shutdown appears unavoidable after White House meeting fails to produce deal A federal government shutdown in less than a day and a half appears unavoidable after a meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle failed to produce a deal. White House correspondent Liz Landers and…
Politics Sep 25 White House threatens mass federal firings if Congress fails to avoid a shutdown The White House is threatening to use a looming government shutdown to permanently hollow out federal agencies. It comes with the funding deadline, which lawmakers appear almost certain to miss, just days away. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House…
Politics Sep 19 Stopgap measures to avoid government shutdown fail in Senate House Republicans voted on their plan to avoid a government shutdown with a temporary, seven-week funding bill. But within hours, that was blocked by Democrats in the Senate. Their own plan for extending funding also fell short. So what does…
Politics Sep 18 Senate Republicans change rules to push through Trump nominees One of the largest groups of President Trump’s nominees was just confirmed in the U.S. Senate. The group includes 48 individuals who would hold significant jobs in the military, national security and overseas. The move was possible only because Republicans…
Politics Sep 17 What ousted CDC director Monarez revealed about RFK Jr. during a Senate hearing Former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez gave her first detailed account of her high-profile firing during a Senate hearing. Monarez was ousted less than a month into the job, making her the shortest-lived director in the agency’s history. Questions about…
World Sep 14 The key issues that drove Gen Z protests that toppled Nepal’s government Nepal finds new calm this weekend with the appointment of an interim prime minister, following an extraordinary week of violence. More than 70 people died after anti-corruption protests led to police clashes and government buildings being set aflame. Lisa Desjardins…
Health Sep 14 Comedians use laughter as a new tool for suicide prevention Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming more than 49,000 lives in 2023 alone, according to the latest CDC data. One organization has found an unconventional tool to combat those grim numbers: laughter.