Sunday, November 16, 2025 3:19 PM ET
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After 43 days, the government reopens. How quickly will the damage be undone? -- With the government shutdown over, the next steps come into view: Turning the federal government back on after six weeks might not be easy, or fast.3 days ago
'We don't even know all of what we have.' Howard fights to preserve Black newspapers. -- Across the United States, scholars are working to preserve the history of the Black press before the brittle pages are lost forever. In a basement at Howard University, uncovered treasures have included Frederick Douglass' newspaper, The North Star.3 days ago
House Democrats release Epstein emails saying Trump 'knew about the girls' -- Emails sent from the disgraced financier, Jeffrey Epstein, referencing President Donald Trump have been made public. The White House says the emails were "selectively leaked" to "create a false narrative."4 days ago
Democrats' unity cracks as Senate agrees to end shutdown. Next the House votes. -- Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans in a vote to reopen the government, which has been shut down since Oct. 1. A House vote is next.5 days ago
An uproar over antisemitism roils Heritage Foundation – and the GOP -- Fallout over Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes, a purveyor of antisemitism, is revealing divides in the conservative movement, shaped by an information environment with far fewer gatekeepers.6 days ago
US keeps striking suspected drug boats, killing dozens. Is it legal? -- The Trump administration claims it has legal justification for killing alleged "narcoterrorists." Here's why many experts, including conservatives, remain skeptical based on what the administration has shared so far.6 days ago
FAA fallout: Travelers face delays, cancellations at nation's busiest airports -- Airlines cut over 1,000 U.S. flights as the government shutdown forces the FAA to reduce service amid unpaid air traffic controllers calling out, causing long lines and limited disruptions that could worsen if the shutdown continues.8 days ago
Presidents rarely use the Insurrection Act. Here's how Trump might invoke it. -- President Donald Trump's efforts to deploy the National Guard in cities like Portland, Oregon, have faced legal hurdles. The Insurrection Act could give him another tool for putting troops in U.S. streets.8 days ago
How Tuesday's elections could scramble both parties' redistricting plans -- Some Republicans might grow wary of creating new congressional maps that give them pickup opportunities but make some GOP seats slightly less safe. Democrats might feel emboldened to push for redistricting in states beyond California.9 days ago
In battleground Michigan, tariffs cast a long shadow over the economy -- Business owners and local leaders in three Michigan towns say their hopes for economic recovery are challenged by tariffs and the government shutdown.9 days ago
As shutdown sets record, Head Start preschools start closing -- On Monday, the first Head Start centers started to close, a result of the now record-setting government shutdown. The program serves 715,000 children and their families a year.10 days ago
End the shutdown? That'll point Congress back to Obamacare's rising costs. -- The idea of federal subsidies to help more people afford health insurance was baked into the Affordable Care Act from the start. But they've grown, as has the strain of overall health care spending on federal budgets.10 days ago
Democrats' election wins caught Trump's attention. Will shutdown negotiations follow? -- Democrats, after election night wins, say President Trump must negotiate to help end the shutdown. The president appeared to be shifting his tone.10 days ago