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Nancy Pelosi says she’ll decide on retirement after Tuesday’s election

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is believed to be considering retirement when her term ends in January 2027, told the San Francisco Examiner that she won't decide until after Tuesday's election whether to run again.

November 3, 2025

Two Michigan men charged for allegedly planning Halloween terrorist attack

Two suspects in Michigan facing criminal charges for planning an alleged Islamic State-related terror attack over Halloween weekend have been identified as Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud.

November 3, 2025

Kimberly-Clark to acquire Tylenol owner Kenvue in $48.7 billion deal

Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal valued at $48.7 billion, the companies announced Monday.

November 3, 2025

Virginia state Senate approves constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting

The Virginia state Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to allow the Legislature to redraw the state's congressional districts.

October 31, 2025

Ohio approves new map that could gain GOP two House seats

Ohio officials agreed to new congressional map lines, positioning Republicans to gain two seats in next year's elections.

October 31, 2025

DoorDash teams up with grocers as food aid funding stops

More than two dozen grocery stores are joining forces with a food delivery company to support people affected by a lapse in funding for federal food aid programs.

October 31, 2025

FBI director: A potential terrorist attack was prevented in Michigan, and multiple arrests were made

A potential terrorist attack in Michigan was prevented early Friday, the FBI said.

October 31, 2025

Gov. Moore pledges $10 million for Maryland’s food banks amid state of emergency

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency on Day 30 of the government shutdown as federal food aid benefits face a funding lapse.

October 30, 2025

Clergy members decry government shutdown, pause of federal aid

Clergy members called on Congress to reopen the government, citing negative effects on low-income people.

October 30, 2025

‘He was not frail’: Harris still refuses to acknowledge Biden’s declining health in office

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is sticking to her story that former President Joseph R. Biden's health wasn't slipping while he was in office.

October 30, 2025

U.S. launches another strike against alleged drug boat, killing four

The U.S. military struck another alleged drug vessel in the eastern Pacific on Wednesday night, bringing the total killed to 61.

October 30, 2025

Texas’ Crockett inches toward Senate bid against Cornyn

Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is moving close to a Senate campaign, meeting with a potential campaign manager and preparing to poll ahead of the 2026 election.

October 30, 2025

Senate Democrats condemn Trump for not using contingency funds for food stamps during shutdown

Senate Democrats on Wednesday called it "illegal" that the Trump administration wasn't using emergency funds to pay for food stamps during the government shutdown.

October 29, 2025

Dozens of manufacturing groups call on Congress to reopen the government

The National Association of Manufacturers and 30 state manufacturing groups sent a letter to House and Senate leaders, asking to reopen the government.

October 29, 2025

Senate Democrats call on Thune to allow voting on bills to fund food stamp program

Senate Democrats are gearing up to introduce legislation to extend food aid benefits during the government shutdown ahead of a Saturday cutoff.

October 29, 2025

Government shutdown could cost economy $14 billion: CBO

The economy could lose up to $14 billion due to the government shutdown, according to a nonpartisan congressional report released Wednesday.

October 29, 2025

‘Just go do your job’: Speaker Mike Johnson calls out Democrats for keeping the government closed

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday said the increasing pain from the government shutdown -- now in its 29th day -- would end immediately if Senate Democrats wanted it to.

October 29, 2025

Paramount starting to lay off 2,000 workers

Paramount began the process of laying off roughly 2,000 employees, who have been bracing for such a move for months.

October 29, 2025

New York leader pledges more police, expanded ICE partnership if Mamdani is elected mayor

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman pledged to hire more police and expand collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in his Long Island community if Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race next week.

October 29, 2025

Senators announce bill that would ban AI chatbot companions for minors

Bipartisan legislation announced Tuesday that aims to crack down on tech companies that make artificial intelligence chatbots available to minors.

October 28, 2025