Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to indefinitely recess the House during the government shutdown has sidelined Congress and amplified Donald Trump’s influence—raising alarms about institutional decay.
Thousands of federal workers received $0 paychecks this week as the U.S. government shutdown—now in its fourth week—shows no signs of ending, leaving 1.4 million employees either furloughed or working without pay.
As the federal government shutdown enters its 24th day, furloughed federal workers and contractors in the D.C. area are relying on emergency food distributions to survive.
J. William Middendorf II, who served as Navy Secretary under Gerald Ford and held key ambassadorships, died at 101. He was also a noted classical composer and GOP fundraiser.
Steve Bannon says there’s a plan for Donald Trump to run for president again in 2028, defying the constitutional two-term limit.
The Pentagon has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford strike group to Latin America as part of an intensified counter-narcotics campaign under the Trump administration.
The 2026 Social Security COLA brings a 2.8% increase, but rising Medicare premiums could significantly reduce the real benefit for millions of retirees and disabled Americans.
The U.S. is targeting suspected drug-smuggling boats using intercepted communications—but experts warn the intelligence may be flawed or incomplete.
In his second term, Trump has turned the East Wing into a hub of loyalty enforcement and rapid decision-making, revealing a presidency that prioritizes control over convention.
President Trump has called off a planned immigration enforcement surge across the entire Bay Area, following pressure from tech leaders and mounting public protest.