FBI agents spend hours searching Fulton County election facility

Federal agents carried out a law enforcement action Wednesday at a Fulton County election facility located in Fairburn.

Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state

Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.

House balance tightens after Rep. Doug La Malfa’s death ahead of midterms
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President Donald Trump is meeting with lawmakers as Republicans regroup and Democrats prepare messaging following the death of Rep. Doug La Malfa, which further narrows the GOP’s slim House majority.

Effort to ban lawmakers from stock trading gains momentum
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The effort to further regulate stock trading by congressional lawmakers has been talked about for a long time. Will 2026 be the year it finally happens?

House Republicans pass health care package as deadline nears
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A former White House economic adviser breaks down the House GOP’s newly passed health care plan, what it means for Affordable Care Act subsidies and premiums, and the political fight ahead as lawmakers race toward a year-end deadline.

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.

Lawmakers press experts on AI chatbot risks amid growing safety concerns
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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
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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
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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.

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.