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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate voted Monday night to end the record-breaking government shutdown and reopen federal agencies, passing a bipartisan measure after eight Democrats joined Republicans to break the stalemate. The final vote was 60 to 40, with all Republicans except Rand Paul of Kentucky supporting the bill. The legislation now heads to the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump has issued pardons for dozens of people including his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani. U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin announced on Sunday that pardons for 77 people had been granted. Others pardoned include Trump’s former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, former attorney Sidney Powell, and longtime advisor Boris […]

Trump Proposes $2,000 Tariff Dividend for Americans President Donald Trump has announced a plan to distribute $2,000 to Americans using revenue generated from tariffs. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the payments would exclude high-income individuals and criticized opponents of tariffs as “fools.” He emphasized that the funds would also help reduce […]

Trump Administration Considers 50-Year Mortgage Proposal The Trump administration is exploring the introduction of 50-year mortgages, a move Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte described as a “game changer” for housing affordability. The proposal aims to lower monthly payments for homebuyers, potentially making homeownership more accessible amid soaring housing costs. While a 50-year […]

Senators Advance Tentative Deal to End Government Shutdown A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has reached a tentative agreement to end the 40-day government shutdown, which has disrupted federal operations and delayed paychecks for workers. The deal includes a “minibus” funding package for certain departments, such as Agriculture, through the next fiscal year, and a […]

LOS ANGELES — Mark Sanchez is no longer employed by FOX Sports, the network confirmed Friday. The move comes one month after Sanchez was involved in a stabbing incident in Indianapolis while in town to broadcast an NFL game. The story was first reported by TMZ Sports. Sanchez was in Indianapolis on October 4 to […]

WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi is officially stepping away from Congress. After nearly 40 years representing San Francisco, the former House Speaker says she won’t run for re-election at the end of her current term. In a video message released Wednesday, Pelosi addressed her constituents directly: “I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is reducing air traffic by 10% in 40 “high-volume” markets starting Friday, November 7, due to staffing issues. This comes as the government shutdown has reached a 37th day, becoming the longest shutdown in U.S. history, causing flights to be delayed and aviation workers to not […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A UPS plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday after it took off and was on its way to Honolulu, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov. 4, after departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky,” the FAA said. […]

Former Vice President Dick Cheney died late Monday at the age of 84, his family announced. He was surrounded by his wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters Liz and Mary, and other family members. Cheney passed away due to complications from pneumonia and heart and vascular disease.

INDIANAPOLIS — The month of October has passed and so too has another year of the National FFA Convention and Expo in downtown Indianapolis. The 2025 National FFA Convention & Expo opened on Wednesday at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium and wrapped up Saturday afternoon with the announcement of the new 2025-2026 […]

Two federal judges want the Trump administration to partially fund SNAP. The food assistance program is set to expire on Saturday unless the government re-opens, impacting 42-million low-income Americans who are enrolled. A Rhode Island judge and a Massachusetts judge said the administration must tap emergency funds that will cover some of the SNAP program. […]