Senate Republicans are advancing a new bipartisan spending package in an effort to end the record-long government shutdown, though its success remains uncertain. Many Democrats continue to demand an extension of expiring health care subsidies, which is not included in the current proposal. A test vote on the plan could happen as soon as Friday, forcing Democrats to choose between holding out for a health … Continue reading Democrats consider prolonging the shutdown as Republicans prepare new bills without health care fix

Donald Trump’s announcement of a major deal to cut the prices of weight-loss drugs was briefly halted when a healthcare executive fainted during the White House event. The man collapsed while Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks was speaking, prompting a 30-minute pause as medical staff attended to him. The White House later confirmed the individual was fine, though his identity was not officially released. The … Continue reading Healthcare boss collapses behind Trump during weight-loss jab announcement

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek reelection to Congress, ending a nearly 40-year career representing San Francisco and making history as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House. In a video message, Pelosi thanked her constituents and urged them to “know your power” and continue leading with democratic ideals. Her decision comes as a new generation of leaders emerges … Continue reading Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her career in politics

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered top officials to prepare proposals for potentially resuming nuclear testing, framing the move as a direct response to President Donald Trump’s surprise instruction that the United States begin tests after a more than 30-year hiatus. At a televised Security Council meeting, Putin told the foreign and defense ministries to gather information and submit coordinated plans, and senior officials including Defense … Continue reading Putin orders plans for resuming nuclear tests after Trump comments

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield won the 2025 mayoral election, becoming the first woman elected as the city’s mayor. She received 76,561 votes, defeating Rev. Solomon Kinloch, who earned 22,588 votes. Sheffield will succeed Mayor Mike Duggan, who opted not to seek a fourth term and is running for Michigan governor in 2026; Duggan endorsed Sheffield after the primary. Sheffield previously made history as … Continue reading Mary Sheffield wins Detroit mayoral election to become city’s first woman mayor

The current U.S. government shutdown has become the longest in history, surpassing the previous record from late 2018 to early 2019. It ended on the 35th day when President Trump signed a three-week funding extension at 9:23 p.m. The shutdown spanned the transition from daylight saving time to standard time, effectively passing the previous record an hour earlier. Government shutdowns in their modern form began … Continue reading Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared that Syrians no longer have grounds for asylum in Germany following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, urging them to return and help rebuild their country. He indicated that voluntary returns are expected, though those who refuse could face deportation, a stance that partly contradicts Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who cited ongoing instability and devastation in Syria. Over 1 … Continue reading Friedrich Merz says Syrians no longer have reason for asylum in Germany