Nov 13 Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, local sheriff says By Allen G. Breed, Associated Press The next city bracing for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is Charlotte, North Carolina, which could see an influx of federal agents as early as this weekend, a county sheriff said Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 13 Democrats are wary of GOP promise to negotiate health care after end of shutdown By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The shutdown ended this week after a small group of Democrats made a deal with Republicans senators who promised a vote by mid-December on extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies. But there is no guaranteed outcome, and many Republicans have made clear they… Continue reading
Nov 13 Trump says White House’s East Room will be part of the ‘future’ entrance of his ballroom By Associated Press President Donald Trump was addressing an East Room event on Thursday when he suggested that adding the new ballroom might require removing more of the existing White House. Continue reading
Nov 13 Sen. Fetterman hospitalized in Pittsburgh after falling, his office says By Associated Press U.S. Sen. John Fetterman had what his office says was a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up” that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 13 DOJ sues to block California map that could tip control of Congress to Dems By Alanna Durkin, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026. Continue reading
Nov 13 WATCH: Trump signs executive order on foster care with first lady Melania Trump By Associated Press Melania Trump said it was “truly inspiring to see everyone gather here together, united in support of this remarkable initiative.”… Continue reading
Nov 13 Flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work, FAA says By Rio Yamat, Associated Press The 6% limit will stay in place while officials assess whether the air traffic system can safely return to normal operations, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. Continue reading
Nov 13 Oklahoma governor spares the life of death row inmate just before scheduled lethal injection By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Stitt granted clemency on Thursday to 46-year-old Tremane Wood, who was sentenced to die for the stabbing death of a man during a botched robbery on New Year's Day 2002. Continue reading
Nov 13 ‘The worst time’ to be a federal employee: Workers question whether the shutdown was worth their sacrifices By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Many are left feeling that their livelihoods served as political pawns in the fight between recalcitrant lawmakers in Washington. Continue reading
Nov 13 The shutdown is over, with no winners and much frustration. How did we get here? By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democrats didn't get the health insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. And Republicans, who control the levers of power in Washington, didn't escape blame. Continue reading