Trump says scrap filibuster, an idea decried by Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling…
Shutdown offers schools glimpse of Education Department closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for school leaders wondering how long…
For museums, Louvre heist shows tension between security and accessibility
The day after the stunning jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris, officials from across Washington’s world-famous museums…
National Guard unit told to create forces trained in unrest
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military leaders have ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction…
Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them
NEW YORK (AP) — The United States is running out of pennies. President Donald Trump’s decision to stop…
Judge considers forcing the Trump administration to keep funding SNAP food aid during shutdown
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Boston on Thursday will consider a motion that would require the…
Ontario’s premier says US ambassador should apologize for tirade against his diplomat
TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Canada’s most populous province on Wednesday said the U.S. ambassador to Canada…
Trump is mostly business as usual during government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump isn’t curtailing travel. He’s not avoiding golf or making do with a…
Wall Street, global markets mostly higher ahead of Fed rate decision
Wall Street was pointing toward gains in premarket trading Wednesday as markets focus on the latest corporate earnings…
The East Wing is gone. A White House history buff sees a silver lining
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stewart McLaurin knew it was coming. An entire wing of the White House, a building…