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Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) new memoir details a souring relationship between him and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), particularly over the governor’s approach to criminal justice. In “Unfettered,” Fetterman described an “ugliness between us — from which we have never recovered,” Axios reported. He said he saw Shapiro … Fetterman in memoir: Relationship with Shapiro devolved into ‘ugliness’Read more

Michelle Obama is seemingly sounding off on President Trump without naming him, saying that commanders in chief have to set “a standard” in the White House around accepting gifts. “When you are the commander in chief, there’s a standard at which you have to set for the American … Michelle Obama: Presidents should set ‘standard’ on gifts, not give ‘wealthy people’ more accessRead more

President Trump on Wednesday signed a government funding bill to officially end the longest shutdown in history after 43 days. Trump signed legislation in the Oval Office, where he placed blame for the shutdown on Democrats while surrounded by Republicans lawmakers and other GOP officials. “Today we are … Trump signs funding bill to end historic government shutdownRead more

The Trump Organization requested 184 foreign workers to work across various company properties, a record number that has increased over the years. The company sought to hire workers through H-2A and H-2B visas for temporary positions at Mar-a-Lago, two golf clubs and at Trump Vineyard Estates in Charlottesville, … Trump organization requested record number of foreign workers in 2025Read more

Six House Democrats on Wednesday crossed the aisle to vote in favor of a funding measure aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The Democrats provided a cushion for Speaker Johnson (R-La.) to get the measure across the finish line after two House Republicans — … These six House Democrats voted with Republicans to end the shutdownRead more

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday issued an emergency order to freeze flight reductions, keeping the 6 percent reduction in place. The emergency order, issued by Duffy and FAA administrator Bryan Bedford, came following “a recommendations from the agency’s safety team,” according … Duffy, FAA freeze flight reduction plan at 6%Read more

House lawmakers voted Wednesday to reopen the government, setting the stage to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history as the legislation now heads to President Trump’s desk. The 43-day stalemate had consumed Washington since it began on Oct. 1, freezing pay for federal workers, halting food aid … 5 takeaways as the longest shutdown in history comes to an endRead more

The House on Wednesday passed a bill to reopen the government, sending it to President Trump’s desk and setting up the end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history. That vote came after eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus cut a deal with Republicans and helped advance … Government set to reopen after historic shutdown: What to knowRead more