The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case that sought to overturn its 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, signaling that the landmark decision remains settled law—for now.
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After more than 40 days without a budget, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be nearing an end as the Senate advances a short-term spending measure.
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Millions of Americans remain in limbo after the Supreme Court temporarily blocked lower-court rulings that ordered the Trump administration to restore full food-stamp benefits during the ongoing federal shutdown.
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The federal government’s shutdown crossed the 37-day mark, making it the longest in U.S. history. The stalemate, centered on funding the government and extending key health‐care subsidies, is affecting hundreds of thousands of workers and rippling across the economy.
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Kaohly Vang Her made history as St. Paul’s first Hmong and first woman mayor; Jacob Frey won a third term in Minneapolis. Both outcomes will shape metropolitan policy on housing, transit and public safety.
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California voters passed Proposition 50, temporarily shifting congressional map‑drawing power from the independent commission to the state legislature. The move could reshape several districts and strengthen Democratic hold on the U.S. House.
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Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race Tuesday, defeating a crowded field in a result that reflects shifting political dynamics and strong youth voter turnout.
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Twelve candidates are competing to lead Minneapolis into its next chapter, offering a wide range of visions on housing, public safety, and the city’s economic future.
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As the federal government shutdown persists, tens of millions of Americans face mounting uncertainty over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), whose benefits were ordered by courts to continue but remain unfunded. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says he awaits legal clarity and calls on Congress to reopen the government.
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One week after No Kings Day drew millions to the streets, Republican lawmakers have criticized the protests, President Trump responded, and the country continues to grapple with a government shutdown and its effects.
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