These used car brands are the least reliable, report finds
A new analysis from Consumer Reports examined 26 used car brands in 2025, ranking them based on their overall reliability. Here’s what they found:
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Georgia election interference case against Trump dismissed
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.
Lawmakers press experts on AI chatbot risks amid growing safety concerns
A House committee questioned psychiatrists and data experts over the dangers AI chatbots may pose to users—especially minors—as Congress pushes new oversight, including a bill requiring age verification for AI platforms.
Epstein files bill clears Senate, sent to Trump for signature
The House and Senate have both approved a bill requiring the release of Epstein files, sending the measure to Trump despite his earlier opposition.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
Tensions high as government shutdown drags on
Despite the Senate agreeing on a spending bill, the federal shutdown will continue until at least tomorrow.
Senate takes first step to end longest government shutdown in history
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo explains how the shutdown could conclude, its impact on federal workers, and what could follow politically.
FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
16 charged in Michigan plot to help Trump with 2020 election
More than a dozen people are accused of trying to help former President Donald Trump win the 2020 election.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Illinois politicians react to government shutdown: 'Appalling'
The government has shut down and Illinois Democrats blame Republicans and warn of serious impacts on families, health care.
Government shutdown begins after funding deadline passes: What now?
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo breaks down why Congress failed to reach a deal, what services could be impacted, and how long the shutdown might last.
Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies
The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.
Democrats invoke rare Senate rule to demand DOJ release Epstein files
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.
What's next for the DOGE spending cuts bill?
After an early morning vote, the Senate passed a bill that would cut nearly $9 billion in already allocated federal funding. Democrats are now blasting the legislation.
Foreign aid programs, public broadcasting would be hit hardest by U.S. spending cuts
It took most of the night to make it happen but the U.S. Senate approves a $9 billion package of spending cuts. Foreign aid programs and support for public broadcasting are on the chopping block.