Jan 21 It’s day 2 of the government shutdown. Where are we? By Lisa Desjardins As the government shutdown stretches into a second day, both the House and Senate are preparing to reconvene. What happens now?… Continue reading
Jan 21 Shutdown challenges Trump’s dealmaker branding By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump's latest attempt to broker a big, bipartisan deal has turned into a big mess. Continue reading
Jan 20 Signs of government shutdown spotty but symbolic By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Symbols of American promise became emblems of American dysfunction on Saturday when a dispute in Congress over spending and immigration forced scores of federal government agencies and outposts to close their doors. Continue reading
Jan 20 French president warns that UK can’t keep full access to EU By Danica Kirka, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested that Britain is likely to negotiate a unique relationship with the European Union before it leaves the bloc next year, while stressing that any agreement must be consistent with EU rules. Continue reading
Jan 20 GOP, Democrats show no sign of retreat in shutdown’s first day By Zeke Miller, Andrew Taylor and Alan Fram, Associated Press Republicans and Democrats showed no signs of ending their standoff over immigration and spending Saturday. Continue reading
Jan 20 Too good to be true? Experts clash on whether hitting the gym helps the brain By Sharon Begley, STAT There is a deep ideological schism between equally respected experts about what constitutes proof that exercise can benefit patients with mild cognitive impairment. Continue reading
Jan 20 Some U.S. parks open, some closed amid shutdown By Matthew Brown and Dan Elliot, Associated Press Yellowstone National Park is open, while the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are closed. Continue reading
Jan 20 Women’s March returns to the streets, one year after drawing millions By Rebecca Oh As they marched, protesters in New York City reflected on the year of activism that followed the 2017 Women's March. Continue reading
Jan 20 The data behind the women’s movement By Amanda Montañez, Scientific American Charts highlight some of the key issues Women’s March activists are fighting for. Continue reading
Jan 20 Pence says troops should not have to worry about shutdown By Ken Thomas and Tom LoBianco, Associated Press Pence told troops: "We'll get this thing figured out in Washington."… Continue reading