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Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton of D.C. scammed at home by group claiming to be cleaning crew

A police report says Norton has "early stages of dementia." Her office pushed back.
Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan
Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan

Here's what happens on key dates during the shutdown

Paychecks will be affected starting Day 10, and museums will close Day 12. The House isn't scheduled to return until Day 14.
"Closed" signage outside the Capitol Visitors Center.
"Closed" signage outside the Capitol Visitors Center.
2d ago

Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Jeffries' counterpart in Congress and a fellow New York Democrat, has so far declined to endorse anyone in the race.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on the House steps of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on the House steps of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.

The GOP expected Democrats to relent on the shutdown by now. That isn't happening.

Republicans are taken aback after Democrats blocked legislation for the 12th time.
Senate majority leader John Thune and minority leader Chuck Schumer.
Senate majority leader John Thune and minority leader Chuck Schumer.
2d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Senators demand Linda McMahon ask DHS to stop ICE operations near schools

The Senators argue that tear gas and "other violent DHS tools and tactics" should be restricted similarly to alcohol and drugs near school grounds.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
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Trump vows to pull Israel support if it annexes West Bank; Russia's oil sector hit with new U.S. sanctions

The Senate voted on whether to take up a bill to pay federal workers who haven't been furloughed during the government shutdown.
President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office.
President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office.

Senate Democrats split on Maine primary as new poll shows embattled candidate leading

Despite recent controversies, Graham Platner is drawing big crowds against two-term governor and establishment favorite Janet Mills.
Graham Platner
Graham Platner

A criminal probe into Adam Schiff has stalled, sources say

Federal prosecutors haven't yet produced enough evidence in the mortgage fraud investigation to bring charges against the senator, sources said.
Adam Schiff
Adam Schiff
3d ago

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Live Updates

New York City mayoral candidates face off in final debate

Mamdani and Sliwa hammered Cuomo on his record as governor, including the sexual misconduct allegations against him.
President Trump Participates In  A Diwali Celebration
President Trump Participates In  A Diwali Celebration
3d ago

Pentagon's plan to limit contact with Congress is 'not going to work,' lawmakers say

Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas suggested the Senate may be reluctant to confirm some Pentagon nominees unless the policy is reversed.
Pete Hegseth.
Pete Hegseth.

Sen. Jeff Merkley warns 'tyranny has arrived' in marathon floor speech protesting Trump

The Oregon Democrat was still speaking on the Senate floor after delivering remarks for more than 16 hours.
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sen. Jeff Merkley