Congress Returns With a December 11 Funding Deadline Ahead
Congress is back at work with federal funding set to run out on December 11, 2026. Lawmakers must pass a new spending plan or another short-term exten
Nov 10politics50+Government Funding Runs Through December 11 as a New Deadline Nears
A stopgap spending law keeps the federal government open through December 11, with funding held at last year's levels. Congress returns November 9 wit
Nov 4politics50+U.S. Hosts G20 Foreign Ministers in Atlanta With Focus on Economy and Energy
The United States opened a two day meeting of Group of 20 foreign ministers in Atlanta on Friday, October 30, with a focus on economic growth, energy,
Oct 31
politicsUS Ends Military Mission in Iraq
The US has ended its 12-year military mission in Iraq with the departure of its forces from the country. All US forces and equipment have left Erbil A
Sep 30
politicsFBI Investigates Claim of Cybercrime Group Stealing Sensitive Personnel Data
A cybercrime group claims to have stolen over 2 terabytes of data, including personal information about thousands of FBI employees and job applicants.
Sep 30
politicsUN to Select New Secretary-General
The United Nations is selecting a new secretary-general, a process that may result in the organization's first female leader. The selection process is
Sep 30
politicsUS Military Completes Withdrawal from Iraq
The US military has completed its withdrawal from Erbil Air Base in Iraq, marking the end of Operation Inherent Resolve in the country. The military's
Sep 30
politicsTrump's Board of Peace Unveils $2.45 Billion Gaza Recovery Plan
President Trump's Board of Peace will unveil a $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza on Wednesday. The plan includes 66 projects and aims to provide a
Sep 30
politicsFTC Proposes New Enforcement Policy on Personalized Pricing
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new enforcement policy on personalized pricing. The policy warns companies against hiding how personal dat
Sep 29
politicsTrump and Xi Jinping Meet, Reach Some Agreements
President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, resulting in progress on fentanyl and tariffs. However, several key issues remain unresolved be
Sep 29
politics50+Trump Launches America.gov Website
President Donald Trump has introduced America.gov, a new website that combines various federal services. The site uses AI to help users with tasks suc
Sep 29
politics50+Pope Leo XIV Condemns Assisted Suicide During French Hospital Visit
Pope Leo XIV spoke out against assisted suicide during a visit to a hospital in Lourdes, France. He urged healthcare workers to reject the practice, c
Sep 27
politics50+Australian Prime Minister Discusses Health Department Website Breach
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about a breach of the commonwealth's health department website. The breach
Sep 24
politics50+Senators Ask President Trump to Release Home Heating Oil Reserves
Maine's U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, Jr., are asking President Donald Trump to release home heating oil reserves. They want to drive down
Sep 24
politics50+Trump to Announce Medicaid Drug Pricing Plan
President Trump will deliver remarks on a new plan to lower prescription drug costs through Medicaid. The plan is expected to provide 'most favored na
Sep 18