The U.S. Capitol building at dusk with a blank folder in the foreground, symbolizing halted federal asylum decisions.

US Halts Asylum Decisions After DC Guard Shooting

Following the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, DC, the United States has paused all asylum decisions. Officials said they ordered the nationwide halt as part of a broader security review they launched after the attack involving an Afghan national. The United States has paused all asylum decisions nationwide following the shooting…

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The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., representing the shifting dynamics in Congress after Greene’s resignation.

Greene Quits Congress After Epstein Files Clash

Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will step down from Congress, marking a dramatic end to the Georgia Republican’s turbulent time in Washington. A longtime ally of former President Donald Trump and a prominent actor within the MAGA movement, Greene said her decision follows months of escalating tensions over her push to release files connected…

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The White House in Washington, DC, where President Donald Trump plans to meet New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to discuss public safety, affordability, and city–federal relations.

Trump to Meet NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani

President Donald Trump and New York’s incoming chairman, Zohran Mamdani, are set to meet at the White House on Friday, marking their first face-to-face discussion after months of heated trades amid the city’s mayoral campaign. Mamdani, a 34-year-old majority-rule communist, scored a decisive victory in New York City’s mayoral race earlier this month, defeating former…

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White House press podium with the U.S. flag inside the briefing room in Washington, D.C.

Trump Signs Bill to End Record U.S. Shutdown

President Donald Trump has marked a short-term investing charge to revive the U.S. government after a 43-day shutdown — the longest in the nation’s history. The brief degree reestablishes pay for government representatives and restarts fundamental public administrations, but legislators will need to reach another funding agreement by January 30. Washington, D.C. — President Donald…

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U.S. Capitol building with the American flag flying, symbolizing the end of the government shutdown.

US Senate Passes Bipartisan Shutdown Deal

After more than a month of political stalemate, the US Senate has passed a bipartisan bargain aimed at finishing the nation’s record-breaking government shutdown. The vote represents a significant step toward restoring government functions that stopped in early October. The ascension came after a tense end to the week of transactions in Washington, where a…

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Cargo aircraft on runway before takeoff, representing FAA grounding of Boeing MD-11 planes after Kentucky crash

FAA Grounds Cargo Planes After Deadly Kentucky Crash

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily grounded all Boeing MD-11 cargo aircraft. The decision followed a deadly crash in Louisville, Kentucky, that killed 14 people. The crash occurred when a UPS-operated MD-11 caught fire during takeoff at Louisville International Airport. The plane then hit nearby businesses and exploded. The aircraft burst into flames,…

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