Dick Cheney Funeral: Former VP remembered at Washington National Cathedral memorial service
Former vice president Dick Cheney was remembered Thursday at a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Trump approval rating hits record low in FOX News poll
President Trump faces record-high disapproval ratings among core supporters as 76% of voters view the economy negatively, according to a new Fox News poll.
Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know
The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing Wednesday that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government.
Epstein files: When will they be released?
The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.
Healthcare costs at center of shutdown deal — debate over how to lower prices continues
The recent government shutdown ended after Republicans agreed to work with Democrats on tackling rising healthcare costs. Democrats want to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits to keep premiums down, while some Republicans — including Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy — are pushing to send federal assistance directly to consumers instead of insurance companies. Critics argue that approach won’t go far enough, as lawmakers face pressure to act before the current tax credits expire at year’s end.
More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know
The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.
Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats
The House voted Tuesday to reprimand Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia over an eyebrow-raising succession plan for his congressional seat.