Politics

A last-ditch plan to keep the government open collapses, making a shutdown almost a certainty

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open has collapsed. Friday's vote a day before the deadline makes a government shutdown almost certain.

Navy to begin randomly testing SEALs, special warfare troops for steroids

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November. It's a groundbreaking step that military leaders have long resisted.

WATCH: White House holds briefing as a government shutdown looms

By Associated Press

“Extreme House Republicans are now tripling down on their demands to eviscerate programs millions of hardworking families count on,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

What you need to know about Jenna Ellis' 2020 election charges

By Hannah Grabenstein

Ellis was one of 18 people indicted alongside former President Donald Trump and is the fourth person to reach a deal with prosecutors.

WATCH: Senate convenes floor debate as House Republicans continue budget stand-off

By Associated Press

While the Senate is pushing ahead with its own widely bipartisan plan favored by Republicans and Democrats, the House has been in political chaos as the hard-right flank seized control.

WATCH: House lawmakers hold floor debate as government shutdown looms

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

With little time left to prevent a government shutdown, the House is in a familiar position: effectively paralyzed as conservatives feud with Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

WATCH: Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy in farewell address

By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press

Milley delivered a full-throated defense of democracy and not-so-subtle swipes at Trump during a packed ceremony on Friday as he closed out his four, often tumultuous years as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

WATCH: Speaker McCarthy holds news briefing as government shutdown looms

By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

The Republican speaker all but dared his hold-out colleagues to oppose it a day before Saturday's almost certain shutdown. The bill would keep operations open through Oct. 31.

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at 90

By Michael R. Blood, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state -- including environmental protection, reproductive rights and gun control -- but was also known as a pragmatic lawmaker who reached out to Republicans…