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How Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air Travel and Air Traffic Control
From controllers working without pay to delayed flights, here’s what the shutdown means for U.S. air travel.
Google, NextEra to Restart Iowa’s Only Nuclear Power Plant
The tech giant plans to use energy generated by Iowa’s nuclear plant to power its artificial intelligence projects in the state.
Republican Talk of Changing Filibuster to End Shutdown Ebbs
Many Republicans do not want to see the filibuster changed, something that Democrats pursued when President Joe Biden was in the White House.
Father and Son Arrested in Attempt to Smuggle Hundreds of Guns to Mexico, Feds Say
Border authorities discovered more than 300 firearms and firearm accessories in a pair of trailers attempting to cross into Mexico on Oct. 23.
States Sue Trump Admin to Try to Stop Suspension of Food Stamps
Twenty-five states and officials are suing the government over the looming shutdown of the federal food stamp program.
‘Showing Up in Droves’—Gen Z Trades Graduation Caps for Hard Hats
The share of Generation Z workers in the construction labor force more than doubled between 2019 and 2023, according to a recent report.
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US Government and Westinghouse Agree on $80 Billion Deal for Construction of New Reactors
The deal was made in accordance with Trump’s May 23 executive orders to boost the U.S. nuclear energy industry.
Trump Says He ‘Would Love to’ Meet With Kim Jong Un on Asia Trip
The U.S. President previously met with the North Korean leader in 2018 and 2019.
Venezuela Cancels Energy Deals With Trinidad and Tobago After US Warship Arrival
Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar downplayed the impact of Venezuela’s suspension of energy deals.
Trump Says His MRI Test Performed at Walter Reed Was ‘Perfect’
The president didn’t say why the test was performed. Trump, 79, is one of the oldest-serving presidents in history.
Judge Rules Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect Can Wear Civilian Clothes in Pretrial Hearings
The suspect, Tyler Robinson, must still wear restraints, the judge also ruled.
Kremlin Says Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Test Should Not Strain US–Russia Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said that nothing about the missile test could worsen relations, as they are ‘already at a minimum.’
US Warship Arrives in Trinidad and Tobago Amid Heightened Tensions With Venezuela
This comes just a day after the Pentagon announced another deployment: the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to Central and South America and the Caribbean.
USDA Says SNAP Benefits Will Expire for 41 Million People If Shutdown Persists
Anywhere between 4.8 percent and 21.2 percent of each state’s population was on SNAP in 2024.
Task Forces Launched to Eliminate Violent Crime by Foreign Gangs, Cartels
Targeted groups will include those recently designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the federal government.
Over 2 Million Pounds of Beef Jerky Products Sold in Costco, Sam’s Club Under Recall
The product withdrawal was categorized as a ‘High-Class I’ recall, the highest of the three recall classifications.
Trump Says He’ll Talk to Xi About Taiwan and Imprisoned Activist Jimmy Lai
On his way to Asia for a week-long regional trip, Trump gave a sweeping list of issues he hopes to raise with the Chinese leader.
Major White House Renovations Through the Years
From the West Wing to a bowling alley, here’s how the building has changed.
