The federal government is in its third day of shutdown as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked. Some services continue, but millions of Americans face uncertainty.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth opened the gathering by urging commanders to embrace what he called a revival of “warrior ethos,” accusing past Pentagon leadership of allowing bureaucracy to sap combat readiness. Trump followed with remarks praising military leaders and calling on them to be “tough” and “smart” in the face of global challenges.
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Federal agents in tactical gear patrolled Chicago this weekend and into Monday as protests flared at an ICE facility. Gov. JB Pritzker vowed legal action against Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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House Republicans introduced a continuing resolution that would keep agencies open through late November, but Democrats insist any plan must include health care subsidies and safety-net funding.
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President Donald Trump announced plans for a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, sparking questions about how this could affect major studios, including Marvel and DC, which often film internationally.
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The U.S. faces a possible government shutdown as Congress and the White House remain deadlocked over funding. Agencies warn of furloughs and service disruptions if no agreement is reached.
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At least four people were killed and eight others wounded after a man drove into a Latter-day Saints church in Michigan, opened fire, and set the building ablaze before being killed by police, authorities said.
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DALLAS — A gunman opened fire at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas on Wednesday, resulting in the death of one detainee and injuring two others before taking his own life, according to authorities.
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Texas lawmakers approved a mid-decade congressional map that could add up to five Republican seats. Democrats and civil rights groups call it gerrymandering and vow legal challenges.
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