Senators defend two-week recess as record-breaking government shutdown drags on

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees have gone seven weeks without a paycheck, some lawmakers are defending a planned recess as the funding stalemate drags on. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., objected Monday to the idea that senators should have stayed in session until lawmakers come … Read more

DHS funding lapse becomes longest government shutdown

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing DHS funding lapse becomes longest government shutdown 00:18 UP NEXT Zelenskyy describes Russian intelligence sharing with Iran 01:19 Sky turns bright red in Western Australia ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle 00:11 Search on for missing diaper-clad kangaroo in … Read more

DHS funding lapse is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

The ongoing funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security crossed into new territory Sunday when it became the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. The DHS shutdown is now in its 44th day, breaking the previous record when the department and the rest of the federal government went without funding from October until … Read more

WATCH: Trump goes viral for illustrating how to cut government waste with his favorite White House pen

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump turned heads again this week for a viral cabinet meeting tangent about a favorite custom White House Sharpie. He said the marker is an example of how he can get “better” results for less cost. The president brought up the pen while criticizing Federal … Read more

Johnson accuses Democrats of taking government hostage over ‘crazy’ immigration agenda

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Speaker Mike Johnson chastised congressional Democrats on Friday, saying Republicans will not be part of any effort to reopen America’s borders and stop the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants.  Johnson held a two-hour conference call with House Republicans on Friday, saying they were all “united” in … Read more

Judge blocks Trump administration from limiting Anthropic’s contracts with federal government

A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from designating Anthropic a supply chain risk to national security and cutting off all work with the AI company. Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies this month after the Pentagon labeled it a “supply-chain risk to national security.” President Donald Trump said … Read more

Where Negotiations to End Partial Government Shutdown Stand

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Additional Troops Deployed to Middle East as Trump Claims Victory 02:20 Now Playing Where Negotiations to End Partial Government Shutdown Stand 01:33 UP NEXT Airport Chaos Drags on As Partial Shutdown Enters Day 40 02:18 Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin to … Read more

Epstein’s accountant and lawyer told House panel government investigators never interviewed them

An accountant and an attorney for Jeffrey Epstein told the House Oversight Committee that government investigators never interviewed them about the late sex offender and the work they did for him, according to videos of their depositions released Tuesday. The panel questioned Richard Kahn, Epstein’s accountant, and Darren Indyke, Epstein’s lawyer, behind closed doors this … Read more

Watch: Trump takes questions on Iran war, possible bill to end partial government shutdown

Watch: Trump takes questions on Iran war, possible bill to end partial government shutdown – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump took questions from reporters in the Oval Office Tuesday on a variety of topics. See the president’s remarks. Source link