Wall Street slips and is headed for a losing week
Stocks fell in morning trading on Wall Street Friday and are on track for their first weekly loss in the last four.
Politics
Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order
President Donald Trump’s administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly SNAP benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown.
FAA says it's cutting thousands of flights a day starting this week due to shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports across the country, officials announced during a press conference on Wednesday.
Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever
President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever at 36 days.
Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins
Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown.
Former South Carolina House member indicted on federal charges of defrauding legal clients
A former South Carolina state lawmaker has been indicted on federal allegations that he schemed to defraud his legal clients.
President Donald Trump, in Miami, brags about the economy despite an election-night rebuke
President Donald Trump took a victory lap on the economy on the one-year anniversary of his successful election, boasting of cheaper prices and saying the U.S. is the envy of the globe even while the Republican Party faced a rebuke from voters anxious about their own finances in Tuesday's off-year elections.
Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs
A majority of Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical on Wednesday about President Donald Trump ’s ability to unilaterally impose far-reaching tariffs, putting at risk a cornerstone of his agenda in the biggest legal test yet of his unprecedented presidency.
Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big
President Donald Trump got a serious warning from voters that he’s out of touch with their fears about a deteriorating U.S. economy.
Supreme Court weighs Trump tariffs in a trillion-dollar test of executive power
President Donald Trump’s power to unilaterally impose far-reaching tariffs is coming before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a pivotal test of executive power with trillion-dollar implications for the global economy.
Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure nears longest ever
Talks intensified Tuesday toward a potential end to the government shutdown, as the federal closure was on track to become the longest ever, disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.
SC State Guard to distribute food to families in need during government shutdown
The South Carolina State guard will distribute food from state food banks to assist families affected by the shutdown.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, considered by many political observers to be one of the most influential in U.S. history, has died.
Scotus to hear President Trump tariff case
In just days the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether President Trump's tariff policy is legal.
Trump administration will partially fund SNAP, but it could take months
The Trump administration has committed to partially funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program with a $4.65 billion payment.
National Politics
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- Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor Apr 8, 2026 7:22 AM EDTCalifornia Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor
- Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority Apr 8, 2026 4:02 AM EDTDemocratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
- How big of a tent do Democrats want? Michigan's Senate primary is testing the limits Apr 7, 2026 4:52 PM EDTProgressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is teaming up with online streamer Hasan Piker for campus events that are already sparking backlash
- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 7, 2026 12:45 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters Apr 6, 2026 8:35 PM EDTGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations
- How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign Apr 5, 2026 11:30 AM EDTDemocrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message
- Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress? Apr 5, 2026 5:07 AM EDTAs a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction Apr 4, 2026 7:57 PM EDTThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
- Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference? Apr 4, 2026 7:58 AM EDTPam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies
