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The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Sept. 29, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Government shutdowns: past lessons and impacts 

By Stacy Robinson Contributing Writer  The government shut down on Wednesday, with Republicans and Democrats failing to reach a deal on a short-term spending plan.  The White House and Republicans were

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), joined by other Senate Republicans, speaks to reporters as the government is on the verge of shutdown amid a partisan standoff, on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Senate rejects funding plan to reopen government 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — Hours into a government shutdown, the Senate again blocked a pair of rival stopgap bills to fund the government, amid a partisan standoff that

National News

DOJ sues Minnesota over sanctuary policies 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The Department of Justice on Monday sued Minnesota and state officials over their sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.  The DOJ alleged that

World News

EU to launch ‘drone wall’ to protect airspace 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  European defense ministers agreed on Friday to develop a “drone wall” along their borders with Russia and Ukraine to better detect, track and intercept drones violating

Former FBI Director James Comey arrives at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington on Dec. 17, 2018. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  Grand jurors returned an indictment Thursday on two counts against former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of making a false statement before Congress and obstruction