In a dramatic showdown on Capitol Hill, Senate Democrats have held their ground on federal funding disputes, triggering a government shutdown with an uncertain end date. While Democrats have made their stance clear, many question how long they can maintain it—or what it means for the American public.
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to remove 2026 World Cup matches from cities he deems “dangerous,” singling out Chicago despite its lack of scheduled games. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker rejects these threats, foregrounding a dispute over who truly decides where major sporting events should take place.
Charlie Kirk’s assassination has ignited a nationwide debate over political violence, free speech, and a polarized America. Tens of thousands will gather in Arizona to honor the conservative activist, including President Donald Trump and other senior officials.
A Democrat has secured the Minnesota House seat left vacant by slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman, plunging the chamber into a political deadlock. Coming just a week after the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, the election result brought renewed focus to Hortman’s murder and heightened tensions in the state.
A 22-year-old Utah man has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly killing Charlie Kirk with a single shot on a college campus. This shocking incident has dominated the political conversation, raising broader questions about safety and violence.
Senate Republicans plan to change the Senate’s procedural rules, aiming to expedite the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominees. They hope these adjustments will help overcome what they view as Democratic-led delays and swiftly fill critical positions in the administration.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill will step down after a short but eventful three-year term. His presidency was marked by a freeze of hundreds of millions of federal dollars under the Trump administration and pointed criticism from House Republicans.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy unleashed a striking critique of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., capped by an appeal for a Nobel Prize—aimed at the very person who appointed him. This political clash reveals how disapproval of RFK Jr. escalated into an unexpected commendation of Donald Trump.
A record-breaking number of flights is expected as Americans gear up for Labor Day weekend. Meanwhile, President Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to major cities has stirred significant political debate, adding uncertainty to the holiday atmosphere.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie may be subject to a renewed criminal probe, according to President Trump. Linking Christie’s alleged ties to the 2013 “Bridgegate” scandal, Trump warned of a potentially “politically motivated raid,” declaring that no one is above the law.
