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Trump Signs Deal Ending 43-Day Government Shutdown, Leaving Both Parties Frustrated
President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan spending bill Wednesday night to officially end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, concluding 43 days of political gridlock that left millions of Americans caught in the middle. The measure funds the government through January 30 and restores key programs disrupted for nearly seven weeks, but neither party emerged with a clear victory. 
President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan spending bill Wednesday night to officially end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, concluding 43 days of political gridlock that left millions of Americans caught in the middle. The measure funds the government through January 30 and restores key programs disrupted for nearly seven weeks, but neither party emerged with a clear victory. -
Trump’s 'Heaven' Comment Reignites Debate Over His Cognitive Health
President Donald Trump's past comments expressing doubt about his salvation have resurfaced, reigniting debate over his mental fitness as medical professionals and political observers point to what they describe as a growing pattern of erratic behavior. 
President Donald Trump's past comments expressing doubt about his salvation have resurfaced, reigniting debate over his mental fitness as medical professionals and political observers point to what they describe as a growing pattern of erratic behavior. -
Newly Released Epstein Emails Reveal Private Mentions of Donald Trump and Exchanges with Michael Wolff
Jeffrey Epstein privately discussed Donald Trump in multiple email exchanges over more than a decade, according to documents released Wednesday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. The newly unveiled correspondence, obtained from the Epstein Estate under subpoena, adds to the public record surrounding Epstein's communications with prominent figures before his 2019 death in federal custody. 
Jeffrey Epstein privately discussed Donald Trump in multiple email exchanges over more than a decade, according to documents released Wednesday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. The newly unveiled correspondence, obtained from the Epstein Estate under subpoena, adds to the public record surrounding Epstein's communications with prominent figures before his 2019 death in federal custody. -
Newsom Condemns Democratic Senators for Backing GOP Shutdown Deal, Calling Move a ‘Surrender’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sharply criticized eight Democratic-aligned senators who joined Republicans to advance legislation ending the government shutdown, calling the agreement a capitulation to President Donald Trump. The Senate passed the temporary funding measure 60-40 late Sunday, clearing the path for the government to reopen after 40 days of frozen services, delayed federal paychecks, and suspended food assistance benefits. 
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sharply criticized eight Democratic-aligned senators who joined Republicans to advance legislation ending the government shutdown, calling the agreement a capitulation to President Donald Trump. The Senate passed the temporary funding measure 60-40 late Sunday, clearing the path for the government to reopen after 40 days of frozen services, delayed federal paychecks, and suspended food assistance benefits. -
BBC Faces Crisis After Trump Threatens $1 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Over Edited Speech
The BBC is facing one of its most serious credibility crises in years after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to sue the broadcaster for £759 million ($1 billion), alleging defamation tied to an edit made in a Panorama documentary concerning his remarks on January 6, 2021. The dispute has prompted leadership resignations, internal dissent, and renewed political scrutiny of the institution's editorial independence. 
The BBC is facing one of its most serious credibility crises in years after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to sue the broadcaster for £759 million ($1 billion), alleging defamation tied to an edit made in a Panorama documentary concerning his remarks on January 6, 2021. The dispute has prompted leadership resignations, internal dissent, and renewed political scrutiny of the institution's editorial independence. -
FAA Blocks Private Jets at 12 Major Airports as Controller Shortages Worsen During Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration will halt most private jet operations at 12 of the nation's largest airports beginning Monday, the latest escalation of travel restrictions driven by a severe shortage of air traffic controllers during the prolonged government shutdown. The measures expand on prior directives that required commercial airlines to cut flight schedules, marking a broadening disruption now affecting both corporate aviation and passenger carriers. 
The Federal Aviation Administration will halt most private jet operations at 12 of the nation's largest airports beginning Monday, the latest escalation of travel restrictions driven by a severe shortage of air traffic controllers during the prolonged government shutdown. The measures expand on prior directives that required commercial airlines to cut flight schedules, marking a broadening disruption now affecting both corporate aviation and passenger carriers. -
More Than 1,500 U.S. Flights Canceled on Monday as FAA Cuts Capacity Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown
Air travel across the United States continued to deteriorate Monday as the Federal Aviation Administration limited capacity at dozens of major airports during the record-length federal government shutdown. More than 1,500 flights were canceled nationwide early Monday and hundreds more delayed, according to FlightAware, with disruptions expected to intensify through the week. 
Air travel across the United States continued to deteriorate Monday as the Federal Aviation Administration limited capacity at dozens of major airports during the record-length federal government shutdown. More than 1,500 flights were canceled nationwide early Monday and hundreds more delayed, according to FlightAware, with disruptions expected to intensify through the week. -
White House Seeks Emergency Pause on Order to Fully Fund SNAP as Shutdown Stalls Benefits
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to halt a judge's order requiring it to deliver full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for November, placing food assistance for roughly 42 million Americans at the center of the ongoing government shutdown. The request, filed Friday with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, argues that the administration cannot comply without redirecting funds from other nutrition programs. 
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to halt a judge's order requiring it to deliver full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for November, placing food assistance for roughly 42 million Americans at the center of the ongoing government shutdown. The request, filed Friday with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, argues that the administration cannot comply without redirecting funds from other nutrition programs. -
FAA Orders 10% Flight Reductions at 40 Major Airports as Shutdown Strains Air Traffic System
The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to impose flight capacity reductions across 40 of the nation's busiest airports as the government shutdown stretches beyond five weeks, creating staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. The cuts, which are expected to reach 10% at major hubs including Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York, could begin as early as Friday and escalate into next week, according to officials and industry executives familiar with the planning. 
The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to impose flight capacity reductions across 40 of the nation's busiest airports as the government shutdown stretches beyond five weeks, creating staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. The cuts, which are expected to reach 10% at major hubs including Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York, could begin as early as Friday and escalate into next week, according to officials and industry executives familiar with the planning. -
Newsom Condemns Federal Agent Presence Near LA Polling Sites as Election Tensions Rise
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the presence of U.S. immigration agents near voting locations in Los Angeles on Election Day, calling the move a "disgusting display of authoritarianism," as concerns spread about the role of federal law enforcement during the election. 
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the presence of U.S. immigration agents near voting locations in Los Angeles on Election Day, calling the move a "disgusting display of authoritarianism," as concerns spread about the role of federal law enforcement during the election.
