Standoff over ICE tactics could trigger another partial government shutdown
Republicans, who control both the House and Senate, said they are open to negotiating – but some have already rejected most of Democrats’ demands.
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ICE raids fight complicates House vote, risking longer shutdown
Progressive Democrats say they will not vote for even two weeks of Department of Homeland Security funding until Trump agrees to impose new limits on immigration raids.
Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10B for tax-return leak
The suit was filed Thursday in Miami federal court by Trump, his sons Donald Jr. and Eric, and the Trump Organization, which manages the president’s real estate holdings.
3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump’s tariffs
Several Supreme Court practitioners and law professors scoffed at the idea the justices are dragging their feet on tariffs, putting off a potentially uncomfortable ruling against President Donald Trump.
The New York Times sues the Pentagon over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s media rules
The newspaper said the rules violate the Constitution’s freedom of speech and due process provisions, since they give Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth the power to determine on his own whether a reporter should be banned.
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
The signing ceremony came just hours after the House passed the measure on a mostly party-line vote of 222-209. The Senate had already passed the measure Monday.
Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring full SNAP payments
The legal issue over the funding could be rendered moot soon if a deal advancing on Capitol Hill to end the shutdown is adopted. That measure—which has passed the Senate, with the House expected to vote as soon as Wednesday—would fund SNAP through September.
Senate approves bill to end shutdown, sending it to House
The shutdown, now in its 41st day, could last a few more days as members of the House return to Washington, D.C., to vote on the legislation.
Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for voting on shutdown deal
It is unclear when the Senate will hold final votes on the legislation. But Johnson said the “nightmare is finally coming to an end” after the Senate voted 60-40 to consider a compromise bill to fund the government.
US airlines’ daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact continues
In addition, nearly 10,000 flight delays were reported on Sunday alone, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks air travel disruptions.
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
The demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture came as more than two dozen states warned of “catastrophic operational disruptions” if the Trump administration does not reimburse them.
Indiana health agency plans furloughs because of federal shutdown
The affected Indiana Department of Health workers will not be eligible for back pay, which federal employees have typically received following furloughs during previous government shutdowns.
Trump administration speeds up new rules that would make it easier to charge some protesters
The changes outlining the powers of the Federal Protective Service were put forward in early January under the Biden administration and were slated to take effect on Jan. 1 of next year but instead went into effect Wednesday.
Indianapolis among 40 chosen for shutdown-related flight reductions
The FAA is imposing the flight reductions to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay during the government shutdown and have been increasingly calling off work.
Government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide
The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans with federal program cuts, flight delays and federal workers nationwide left without paychecks.
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month.
Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown
President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government.
Judge says she’ll likely order Trump administration to send SNAP funds to states
A federal judge on Thursday indicated she would probably order the Trump administration to use reserves to partially fund food assistance for about 42 million Americans in November, potentially delaying a complete cutoff in benefits during the government shutdown.
Beyond redistricting: Indiana’s special session to tackle tax update, too
Gov. Mike Braun has asked legislators to bring the state’s tax code in line with recent, major federal changes — warning of “discrepancies” between Indiana and federal law that could complicate 2025 tax filings.
Federal trial to start over Trump’s efforts to deploy the National Guard in Portland, Oregon
U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, will preside over the trial in Portland. The trial stems from a lawsuit filed by the city and state against the Trump administration in a bid to block the troop deployment.